<p>The Indian Premier League (IPL) is regarded as the best T20 cricket league in the world. Ever since the inception of the tournament in 2008, IPL has managed to maintain its quality and continues to attract the best players from around the world to ply their trade in the tournament. The cash-rich league is also one of the riches cricketing tournaments in the world in terms of revenue.</p>

<p>While a number of countries have established their own domestic T20 leagues like the Big Bash League (Australia), Caribbean Premier League (West Indies) and Pakistan Super League (Pakistan), IPL remains the best competition in the world due its sheer quality.</p>

<p>The Pakistan Super League (PSL) has often earned comparisons with the IPL due to the quality of cricket at display in the league but has failed to attract the best players from across the globe over the years. Nonetheless, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Ramiz Raja wants to bring in some big changes in the league in order to help it compete with the IPL.</p>

<p>Raja recently hinted at scrapping the existing player draft system in the PSL to move to the auction model like the IPL. IPL doesn't have a draft system and the players are picked at the auction after bidding wars between the teams. Raja wants to increase the purse of the PSL franchises and move to the auction model which he believes will boost the revenue system of the league and attract players as their fees&nbsp;will go up significantly.</p>

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<p>"We need to create new properties to be financially independent. We have nothing for now but the PSL and ICC funds. There's an argument over the model from next year; I want to switch it to an auction model from next year. The market forces are conducive, but we'll sit down with the franchise owners to discuss it," Raja was quoted as saying by&nbsp;<em>EspnCricinfo</em>.</p>

<p>Raja said if the PSL adopts the auction model, he would like to put the Pakistani league in the same bracket as the IPL. The PCB chief also went on to make a bold claim that he would then see which players would head to the IPL over the PSL.</p>

<p>"This is a game of money. When the cricket economy grows in Pakistan, our respect will rise. The main driver of that financial economy is the PSL. If we take the PSL to auction model, increase the purse, then I'll put it in the IPL bracket. And then we'll see who goes to play the IPL over the PSL," Raja added.</p>

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<p>The Pakistan Super League was started by PCB in the year 2016 and the board has since conducted seven successful editions of the T20 league. Shaheen Afridi-led Lahore Qalandars won the 2022 edition of the PSL this year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, IPL is entering its 15th edition in 2022 with the league now featuring ten instead of eight teams. IPL 2022 is all set to kick off from March 26 with defending champions Chennai Super Kings locking horns with Kolkata Knight Riders in the season opener at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.</p>


The Indian Premier League (IPL) is regarded as the best T20 cricket league in the world. Ever since the inception of the tournament in 2008, IPL has managed to maintain its quality and continues to attract the best players from around the world to ply their trade in the tournament.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is regarded as the best T20 cricket league in the world. Ever since the inception of the tournament in 2008, IPL has managed to maintain its quality and continues to attract the best players from around the world to ply their trade in the tournament. The cash-rich league is also one of the riches cricketing tournaments in the world in terms of revenue. While a number of countries have established their own domestic T20 leagues like the Big Bash League (Australia), Caribbean Premier League (West Indies) and Pakistan Super League (Pakistan), IPL remains the best competition in the world due its sheer quality. The Pakistan Super League (PSL) has often earned comparisons with the IPL due to the quality of cricket at display in the league but has failed to attract the best players from across the globe over the years. Nonetheless, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Ramiz Raja wants to bring in some big changes in the league in order to help it compete with the IPL. Raja recently hinted at scrapping the existing player draft system in the PSL to move to the auction model like the IPL. IPL doesn't have a draft system and the players are picked at the auction after bidding wars between the teams. Raja wants to increase the purse of the PSL franchises and move to the auction model which he believes will boost the revenue system of the league and attract players as their fees will go up significantly. Also Read: Will Jofra Archer play for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2022? England pacer responds "We need to create new properties to be financially independent. We have nothing for now but the PSL and ICC funds. There's an argument over the model from next year; I want to switch it to an auction model from next year. The market forces are conducive, but we'll sit down with the franchise owners to discuss it," Raja was quoted as saying by EspnCricinfo. Raja said if the PSL adopts the auction model, he would like to put the Pakistani league in the same bracket as the IPL. The PCB chief also went on to make a bold claim that he would then see which players would head to the IPL over the PSL. "This is a game of money. When the cricket economy grows in Pakistan, our respect will rise. The main driver of that financial economy is the PSL. If we take the PSL to auction model, increase the purse, then I'll put it in the IPL bracket. And then we'll see who goes to play the IPL over the PSL," Raja added. Also Read: '100/7 must be entertaining': Akhtar takes a dig at Babar & Co. as Pakistan collapse against Australia The Pakistan Super League was started by PCB in the year 2016 and the board has since conducted seven successful editions of the T20 league. Shaheen Afridi-led Lahore Qalandars won the 2022 edition of the PSL this year. Meanwhile, IPL is entering its 15th edition in 2022 with the league now featuring ten instead of eight teams. IPL 2022 is all set to kick off from March 26 with defending champions Chennai Super Kings locking horns with Kolkata Knight Riders in the season opener at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

'We'll see who goes to play IPL': PCB chief Ramiz Raja makes bold claim as hints at changes in PSL

<p>Indian Premier League (IPL) is the biggest T20 cricket league in the world at present. Since its inception in 2008, IPL has witnessed tremendous growth with each passing year and has become one of the most-followed sporting events across the globe. Cricketers around the world dream of playing in the IPL, which has over the years produced a number of superstars for several national teams.</p>

<p>IPL has the best of players from all major cricketing nations plying their trade in the tournament. The Indian T20 league has often been compared with the likes of the Big Bash League (BBL) in Australia and the Pakistan Super League (PSL) in Pakistan, however, IPL remains above them all with the sheer amount of talent on display and the huge finances involved.</p>

<p>IPL also remains the only T20 franchise league to feature Indian players which makes it stand out from other T20 leagues around the world. Recently, Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja was asked about the comparisons between IPL and PSL. The Aussie batter said there was no competition between the two leagues as IPL is the best hands down.</p>

<p>"IPL is the strongest in the world. That's hands down. That's not really a contest there (between IPL and PSL) because at the end of the day they have all the world come to them and they also have the only league in the world that has Indian cricketers. So, it ends up becoming the best league in the world," said Khawaja while interacting to media in Pakistan ahead of Australia's first Test against the hosts in Rawalpindi.</p>

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<p>Khawaja has just played one season in the Indian Premier League when he was part of the Rising Pune Supergiants franchise in IPL 2016. The Aussie batter had scored&nbsp;127 runs in six matches for the now-defunct franchise. He had enlisted his name for the IPL 2022 mega auction this year but remained unsold.</p>

<p>The new season of the Indian Premier League is all set to get underway from March 26 this year. The new season will be played in India with Mumbai and Pune hosting the entire league stage. The league stage will consists of a total of 70 matches.</p>


Indian Premier League (IPL) is the biggest T20 cricket league in the world at present. Since its inception in 2008, IPL has witnessed tremendous growth with each passing year and has become one of the most-followed sporting events across the globe.

Indian Premier League (IPL) is the biggest T20 cricket league in the world at present. Since its inception in 2008, IPL has witnessed tremendous growth with each passing year and has become one of the most-followed sporting events across the globe. Cricketers around the world dream of playing in the IPL, which has over the years produced a number of superstars for several national teams. IPL has the best of players from all major cricketing nations plying their trade in the tournament. The Indian T20 league has often been compared with the likes of the Big Bash League (BBL) in Australia and the Pakistan Super League (PSL) in Pakistan, however, IPL remains above them all with the sheer amount of talent on display and the huge finances involved. IPL also remains the only T20 franchise league to feature Indian players which makes it stand out from other T20 leagues around the world. Recently, Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja was asked about the comparisons between IPL and PSL. The Aussie batter said there was no competition between the two leagues as IPL is the best hands down. "IPL is the strongest in the world. That's hands down. That's not really a contest there (between IPL and PSL) because at the end of the day they have all the world come to them and they also have the only league in the world that has Indian cricketers. So, it ends up becoming the best league in the world," said Khawaja while interacting to media in Pakistan ahead of Australia's first Test against the hosts in Rawalpindi. Also Read: 'Not in our hands': Jasprit Bumrah reacts to Virat Kohli's 100th Test being played behind closed doors Khawaja has just played one season in the Indian Premier League when he was part of the Rising Pune Supergiants franchise in IPL 2016. The Aussie batter had scored 127 runs in six matches for the now-defunct franchise. He had enlisted his name for the IPL 2022 mega auction this year but remained unsold. The new season of the Indian Premier League is all set to get underway from March 26 this year. The new season will be played in India with Mumbai and Pune hosting the entire league stage. The league stage will consists of a total of 70 matches.

IPL best league in the world hands down, not really a contest with PSL: Usman Khawaja

<p>Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf lost his cool a bit and was spotted slapping his teammate&nbsp;Kamran Ghulam during his team Lahore Qalandars' clash against Peshawar Zalmi in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2022 on Monday (February 21). Emotions run high among players during matches and they often tend to lose their cool.</p>

<p>A similar episode was witnessed in the ongoing PSL 2022 on Tuesday. The incident took place during the second over of Peshawar Zalmi's innings when Rauf managed to dismiss opener Mohammad Haris on 6 off 5 balls. While celebrating with his teammates, Rauf was seen slapping Ghulam.</p>

<p>Rauf ended up slapping his teammate to remind him of the catch he had dropped earlier in the innings. Ghulam had dropped the catch of Zalmi opener &nbsp;Hazratullah Zazai. Rauf finally managed to get a wicket in the same over after Zazai's opening partner Haris was caught by Fawad Ahmed.</p>

<p>The footage of Rauf slapping Ghulam instantly went viral on social media and became the talking point on social media. However, despite being slapped by Rauf, Ghulam was seen in good spirits and continued to celebrate with the rest of his teammates after Haris' dismissal.</p>

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<p>Talking about the game, Peshawar Zalmi won the toss and opted to bat first in the game. Veteran Shoaib Malik's crucial knock of 32 along with contributions from Haider Ali (25) and Zazai (20) helped the team post a total of 158 runs on the board. Peshawar bowled well during Lahore's run-chase and came close to securing a comfortable win with 24 runs to defend in the final over.</p>

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<p>However, Lahore Qalandars skipper Shaheen Afridi produced a stunning display with the bat and ended up hitting three sixes in the final over to help his team tie the game. The match went into a Super Over where Peshawar restricted Lahore to 6 runs and won the game convincingly.</p>

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Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf lost his cool a bit and was spotted slapping his teammate Kamran Ghulam during his team Lahore Qalandars' clash against Peshawar Zalmi in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2022 on Monday (February 21).

Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf lost his cool a bit and was spotted slapping his teammate Kamran Ghulam during his team Lahore Qalandars' clash against Peshawar Zalmi in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2022 on Monday (February 21). Emotions run high among players during matches and they often tend to lose their cool. A similar episode was witnessed in the ongoing PSL 2022 on Tuesday. The incident took place during the second over of Peshawar Zalmi's innings when Rauf managed to dismiss opener Mohammad Haris on 6 off 5 balls. While celebrating with his teammates, Rauf was seen slapping Ghulam. Rauf ended up slapping his teammate to remind him of the catch he had dropped earlier in the innings. Ghulam had dropped the catch of Zalmi opener Hazratullah Zazai. Rauf finally managed to get a wicket in the same over after Zazai's opening partner Haris was caught by Fawad Ahmed. The footage of Rauf slapping Ghulam instantly went viral on social media and became the talking point on social media. However, despite being slapped by Rauf, Ghulam was seen in good spirits and continued to celebrate with the rest of his teammates after Haris' dismissal. Also Read: Yuvraj Singh pens heartfelt note for Virat Kohli: From that young boy in the nets you’re now a legend Watch video: Haris Rauf slaps Kamran Ghulam after he dropped his catch. Shameful. #psl #PakistanCricket #PZvsLQ pic.twitter.com/uP6Zs0dAW3 — Azus Khan (@AzusKhan) February 21, 2022 × Talking about the game, Peshawar Zalmi won the toss and opted to bat first in the game. Veteran Shoaib Malik's crucial knock of 32 along with contributions from Haider Ali (25) and Zazai (20) helped the team post a total of 158 runs on the board. Peshawar bowled well during Lahore's run-chase and came close to securing a comfortable win with 24 runs to defend in the final over. Also Read: After exposing him on Twitter, Wriddhiman Saha unwilling to reveal name of journalist who threatened him However, Lahore Qalandars skipper Shaheen Afridi produced a stunning display with the bat and ended up hitting three sixes in the final over to help his team tie the game. The match went into a Super Over where Peshawar restricted Lahore to 6 runs and won the game convincingly.

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<p>A fan during the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) was spotted holding a banner, where he expressed his wish to see Virat Kohli's hundred in Pakistan. The poster was captured by the broadcasters and became an instant hit on social media platforms.</p>

<p>It remains a topic of discussion as the Pakistani fan's craze for Kohli was much appreciated. Now, former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar also joined the bandwagon and lauded the fan for 'spreading love' between the two countries.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Akhtar took to his official Twitter handle, on Monday (February 21),&nbsp;shared the photo of the fan along with his message&nbsp;and captioned the post, "Someone is spreading love at #GadaffiStadium #PSL #Pakistan #Virat Kohli". Here's the post from the Rawalpindi Express:</p>

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<p>For the unversed, Kohli has never played any competitive cricket at the senior level on Pakistan soil. In fact, he has only been&nbsp;part of a couple of bilateral series between the two Asian giants since his debut; due to the political tension between both countries.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Notably, Kohli is struggling to cross the triple-figure mark at the international level since late 2019. His last three-figure knock came against Bangladesh in India's maiden day-night Test in November 2019. Since then, he has done well in parts -- especially in white-ball formats -- but a big score has evaded him.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kohli was last seen in action during the just-concluded India-West Indies T20Is at home. He will skip the forthcoming India-Sri Lanka home T20Is and return for the two Tests, starting on March 04.&nbsp;</p>


A fan during the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) was spotted holding a banner, where he expressed his wish to see Virat Kohli's hundred in Pakistan. The poster was captured by the broadcasters and became an instant hit on social media platforms.

A fan during the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) was spotted holding a banner, where he expressed his wish to see Virat Kohli's hundred in Pakistan. The poster was captured by the broadcasters and became an instant hit on social media platforms. It remains a topic of discussion as the Pakistani fan's craze for Kohli was much appreciated. Now, former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar also joined the bandwagon and lauded the fan for 'spreading love' between the two countries. Akhtar took to his official Twitter handle, on Monday (February 21), shared the photo of the fan along with his message and captioned the post, "Someone is spreading love at #GadaffiStadium #PSL #Pakistan #Virat Kohli". Here's the post from the Rawalpindi Express: Someone spreading love at the #GaddafiStadium. #PSL7 #Pakistan #ViratKohli pic.twitter.com/Eq2yIEGpdi — Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) February 21, 2022 × ALSO READ | 'Want to see your century in Pakistan': Fan's message for Virat Kohli goes viral during PSL 2022 For the unversed, Kohli has never played any competitive cricket at the senior level on Pakistan soil. In fact, he has only been part of a couple of bilateral series between the two Asian giants since his debut; due to the political tension between both countries. Notably, Kohli is struggling to cross the triple-figure mark at the international level since late 2019. His last three-figure knock came against Bangladesh in India's maiden day-night Test in November 2019. Since then, he has done well in parts -- especially in white-ball formats -- but a big score has evaded him. Kohli was last seen in action during the just-concluded India-West Indies T20Is at home. He will skip the forthcoming India-Sri Lanka home T20Is and return for the two Tests, starting on March 04.

Someone spreading love: Shoaib Akhtar lauds PSL fan for hoping for Virat Kohli's hundred in Pakistan

<p>Virat Kohli hasn't scored an international ton since late 2019. The 33-year-old's last triple-figure knock came during India's maiden day-night Test versus Bangladesh and since then, he hasn't managed to score a hundred across formats.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While Kohli has&nbsp;fifty-plus scores in white-ball formats, he hasn't done anything extra ordinary in the ongoing limited-overs home series versus Kieron Pollard-led West Indies. On the other hand, he averaged 28.21 in Tests in 2021. Thus, the Indian cricket fans are desperate to see King Kohli return to his usual best and score a ton. However, it looks like not only the Indian fans, Kohli's followers in Pakistan&nbsp;also want to see a hundred from his willow.</p>

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<p>During Multan Sultans' encounter versus Quetta Gladiators in ongoing PSL 2022 edition, a Pakistani fan expressed his desire to see Kohli hit a century in Pakistan. <strong>The fan's message has gone viral on social media platforms:</strong></p>

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— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) <a href="https://twitter.com/mufaddal_vohra/status/1494628928153030657?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 18, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p>At present, Kohli is involved in the three-match T20I series between India and West Indies at home. In the series opener, the former Indian captain managed a 13-ball 17 during India's six-wicket win. He will be desperate to score big in the second and penultimate T20I and enable an unassailable 2-0 lead for the home side on Friday evening (February 18), at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>


Virat Kohli hasn't scored an international ton since late 2019. The 33-year-old's last triple-figure knock came during India's maiden day-night Test versus Bangladesh and since then, he hasn't managed to score a hundred across formats.

Virat Kohli hasn't scored an international ton since late 2019. The 33-year-old's last triple-figure knock came during India's maiden day-night Test versus Bangladesh and since then, he hasn't managed to score a hundred across formats. While Kohli has fifty-plus scores in white-ball formats, he hasn't done anything extra ordinary in the ongoing limited-overs home series versus Kieron Pollard-led West Indies. On the other hand, he averaged 28.21 in Tests in 2021. Thus, the Indian cricket fans are desperate to see King Kohli return to his usual best and score a ton. However, it looks like not only the Indian fans, Kohli's followers in Pakistan also want to see a hundred from his willow. ALSO READ | PSL 2022: Wasim Akram reacts as video of his animated chat with Babar Azam goes viral During Multan Sultans' encounter versus Quetta Gladiators in ongoing PSL 2022 edition, a Pakistani fan expressed his desire to see Kohli hit a century in Pakistan. The fan's message has gone viral on social media platforms: A Virat Kohli fan in PSL with the banner of, "I want to see your century in Pakistan, Virat". pic.twitter.com/XzHlBPq43A — Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) February 18, 2022 × ALSO READ | I just ran towards Virat Kohli and hugged him: RCB pacer Md Siraj recalls 'best surprise of life' × At present, Kohli is involved in the three-match T20I series between India and West Indies at home. In the series opener, the former Indian captain managed a 13-ball 17 during India's six-wicket win. He will be desperate to score big in the second and penultimate T20I and enable an unassailable 2-0 lead for the home side on Friday evening (February 18), at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.

'Want to see your century in Pakistan': Fan's message for Virat Kohli goes viral during PSL 2022

<p>Australian cricketer James Faulkner left the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2022 on Saturday (February 18) and returned home due to non-payment by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). Faulkner took to Twitter to reveal PCB and his franchise Quetta Gladiators have been continuously lying to him and have not 'honoured' his contractual agreement and payments.</p>

<p>Faulkner termed PCB's treatment of him as a 'disgrace' as he apologised to Pakistani fans for leaving the tournament midway. Responding to his accusations, PCB has termed Faulkner's allegations as 'baseless' and have also banned the Australian from taking part in the PSL for life.</p>

<p>As PCB faces criticism from all corners after Faulkner's allegations against the cricket board, former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has come out to defend the organisation. Afridi slammed Faulkner for levelling 'baseless' allegations against the board and claimed the payments of the players have never been delayed in the competition.</p>

<p>"Disappointed with @JamesFaulkner44 comments who reciprocated Pakistan's hospitality&amp;arrangements by levelling baseless allegations.We al have been treated with respect &amp;never ever our payments have been delayed. No one should be allowed to taint cricket &amp; the #HBLPSL brand," Afridi wrote in a tweet.</p>

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<p>The Pakistan Cricket Board has also responded to the accusations made by Faulkner with a detailed statement. PCB said 70% of Faulkner's fee&nbsp;was deposited in his UK account in December last year. However, his agent later provided the board with revised banking details and requested the board to transfer the amount to his Australian bank account.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/false-and-misleading-pakistan-cricket-board-reacts-after-james-faulkners-non-payment-accusations-454652">'False and misleading': Pakistan Cricket Board reacts after James Faulkner's non-payment accusations</a></p>

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<p>However, PCB stated that at the time of money transfer to his UK account, Faulkner had acknowledged the receipt of payment and that sending the amount again to his Australian account would have meant paying him twice. Thus, PCB refrained from making a second payment as requested by the Aussie cricketer.</p>

<p>PCB also claimed that Faulkner tried to engage with Faulkner and ensure him that his grievances will be addressed. However, he didn't cooperate and didn't turn up for his franchise in a crucial game. The Australian cricketer allegedly also damaged some hotel property before leaving.</p>

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Australian cricketer James Faulkner left the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2022 on Saturday (February 18) and returned home due to non-payment by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).

Australian cricketer James Faulkner left the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2022 on Saturday (February 18) and returned home due to non-payment by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). Faulkner took to Twitter to reveal PCB and his franchise Quetta Gladiators have been continuously lying to him and have not 'honoured' his contractual agreement and payments. Faulkner termed PCB's treatment of him as a 'disgrace' as he apologised to Pakistani fans for leaving the tournament midway. Responding to his accusations, PCB has termed Faulkner's allegations as 'baseless' and have also banned the Australian from taking part in the PSL for life. As PCB faces criticism from all corners after Faulkner's allegations against the cricket board, former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has come out to defend the organisation. Afridi slammed Faulkner for levelling 'baseless' allegations against the board and claimed the payments of the players have never been delayed in the competition. "Disappointed with @JamesFaulkner44 comments who reciprocated Pakistan's hospitality&arrangements by levelling baseless allegations.We al have been treated with respect &never ever our payments have been delayed. No one should be allowed to taint cricket & the #HBLPSL brand," Afridi wrote in a tweet. Disappointed with @JamesFaulkner44 comments who reciprocated Pakistan's hospitality&arrangements by levelling baseless allegations.We al have been treated with respect &never ever our payments have been delayed. No one should be allowed to taint cricket & the #HBLPSL brand. — Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) February 19, 2022 × The Pakistan Cricket Board has also responded to the accusations made by Faulkner with a detailed statement. PCB said 70% of Faulkner's fee was deposited in his UK account in December last year. However, his agent later provided the board with revised banking details and requested the board to transfer the amount to his Australian bank account. Also Read: 'False and misleading': Pakistan Cricket Board reacts after James Faulkner's non-payment accusations PCB and Quetta Gladiators strongly refute James Faulkner's baseless allegations More details ⤵️https://t.co/AwAOWjF126 1/2 pic.twitter.com/cR3Il1MKTd — Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) February 19, 2022 × However, PCB stated that at the time of money transfer to his UK account, Faulkner had acknowledged the receipt of payment and that sending the amount again to his Australian account would have meant paying him twice. Thus, PCB refrained from making a second payment as requested by the Aussie cricketer. PCB also claimed that Faulkner tried to engage with Faulkner and ensure him that his grievances will be addressed. However, he didn't cooperate and didn't turn up for his franchise in a crucial game. The Australian cricketer allegedly also damaged some hotel property before leaving.

Shahid Afridi slams James Faulkner for 'baseless' accusations against Pakistan Cricket Board

<p>Australian cricketer James Faulkner on Saturday (February 19) levelled serious allegations against the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) as he returned home midway through the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2022. Faulkner withdrew from the tournament, accusing PCB and his franchise Quetta Gladiators of lying and not 'honouring' a contractual and a payment agreement.</p>

<p>Faulkner took to Twitter to reveal he had to leave the tournament due to non-payment issues and called the PCB a disgrace. Faulkner was part of the Quetta Gladiators squad and had already played six matches this season before deciding to depart home and expose PCB's unprofessional behaviour.</p>

<p>Faulkner took to Twitter to apologise from cricket fans in the country and said he has to leave due to non-payment and contractual disagreement. The Australian cricketer said he wanted to play his part in getting international cricket back in Pakistan but the treatment handed out by PCB has been a 'disgrace'.</p>

<p>"I apologise to the Pakistan cricket fans. But unfortunately, I've had to withdraw from the last two matches and leave the PSL due to the PCB not honouring my contractual agreements/payments.&nbsp;I've been here the whole duration and they have continued to lie to me," said Faulkner in a tweet.</p>

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<p>"It hurts to leave as I wanted to help to get international cricket back in Pakistan as there is so much young talent and the fans are amazing. But the treatment I have received has been a disgrace from the @TheRealPCB and @thePSLt20. I'm sure you all understand my position," he added in another tweet.</p>

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<p>Australian cricketer James Faulkner on Saturday (February 19) levelled serious allegations against the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) as he returned home midway through the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2022. Faulkner withdrew from the tournament, accusing PCB and his franchise Quetta Gladiators of lying and not 'honouring' a contractual and a payment agreement.</p>

<p>Faulkner took to Twitter to reveal he had to leave the tournament due to non-payment issues and called the PCB a disgrace. Faulkner was part of the Quetta Gladiators squad and had already played six matches this season before deciding to depart home and expose PCB's unprofessional behaviour.</p>

<p>Faulkner took to Twitter to apologise from cricket fans in the country and said he has to leave due to non-payment and contractual disagreement. The Australian cricketer said he wanted to play his part in getting international cricket back in Pakistan but the treatment handed out by PCB has been a 'disgrace'.</p>

<p>"I apologise to the Pakistan cricket fans. But unfortunately, I've had to withdraw from the last two matches and leave the PSL due to the PCB not honouring my contractual agreements/payments.&nbsp;I've been here the whole duration and they have continued to lie to me," said Faulkner in a tweet.</p>

<p>"It hurts to leave as I wanted to help to get international cricket back in Pakistan as there is so much young talent and the fans are amazing. But the treatment I have received has been a disgrace from the @TheRealPCB and @thePSLt20. I'm sure you all understand my position," he added in another tweet.</p>

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<p>Responding to the accusations levelled against the board by Faulkner, Pakistan Cricket Board termed the allegations 'baseless' and handed out a life ban to the Aussie cricketer.</p>

<p>"The PCB and Quetta Gladiators have regretfully taken note of Mr James Faulkner's false and misleading accusations and will shortly be releasing a detailed statement on the matter," PCB said in a tweet.</p>

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<p>Later in a statement, the PCB confirmed that Faulkner will not be allowed to take part in the PSL ever again in the future as his accusations are an attempt to bring disrepute to Pakistan cricket.</p>

<p>"In wake of the above, and taking serious note of Mr James Faulkner's gross misconduct that was an attempt to bring the PCB, Pakistan cricket and the HBL Pakistan Super League into disrepute, it has been unanimously agreed by the PCB and the franchises that Mr James Faulkner will not be drafted in future HBL Pakistan Super League events," PCB said in a statement.<br />
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Australian cricketer James Faulkner on Saturday (February 19) levelled serious allegations against the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) as he returned home midway through the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2022.

Australian cricketer James Faulkner on Saturday (February 19) levelled serious allegations against the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) as he returned home midway through the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2022. Faulkner withdrew from the tournament, accusing PCB and his franchise Quetta Gladiators of lying and not 'honouring' a contractual and a payment agreement. Faulkner took to Twitter to reveal he had to leave the tournament due to non-payment issues and called the PCB a disgrace. Faulkner was part of the Quetta Gladiators squad and had already played six matches this season before deciding to depart home and expose PCB's unprofessional behaviour. Faulkner took to Twitter to apologise from cricket fans in the country and said he has to leave due to non-payment and contractual disagreement. The Australian cricketer said he wanted to play his part in getting international cricket back in Pakistan but the treatment handed out by PCB has been a 'disgrace'. "I apologise to the Pakistan cricket fans. But unfortunately, I've had to withdraw from the last two matches and leave the PSL due to the PCB not honouring my contractual agreements/payments. I've been here the whole duration and they have continued to lie to me," said Faulkner in a tweet. 1/2 I apologise to the Pakistan cricket fans. But unfortunately I’ve had to withdraw from the last 2 matches and leave the @thePSLt20 due to the @TheRealPCB not honouring my contractual agreement/payments. I’ve been here the whole duration and they have continued to lie to me. — James Faulkner (@JamesFaulkner44) February 19, 2022 × "It hurts to leave as I wanted to help to get international cricket back in Pakistan as there is so much young talent and the fans are amazing. But the treatment I have received has been a disgrace from the @TheRealPCB and @thePSLt20. I'm sure you all understand my position," he added in another tweet. 2/2 It hurts to leave as I wanted to help to get international cricket back in Pakistan as there is so much young talent and the fans are amazing. But the treatment I have received has been a disgrace from the @TheRealPCB and @thePSLt20 I’m sure you all understand my position. — James Faulkner (@JamesFaulkner44) February 19, 2022 × Also Read: Australian cricketer James Faulkner leaves Pakistan Super League due to payment dispute with PCB Australian cricketer James Faulkner on Saturday (February 19) levelled serious allegations against the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) as he returned home midway through the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2022. Faulkner withdrew from the tournament, accusing PCB and his franchise Quetta Gladiators of lying and not 'honouring' a contractual and a payment agreement. Faulkner took to Twitter to reveal he had to leave the tournament due to non-payment issues and called the PCB a disgrace. Faulkner was part of the Quetta Gladiators squad and had already played six matches this season before deciding to depart home and expose PCB's unprofessional behaviour. Faulkner took to Twitter to apologise from cricket fans in the country and said he has to leave due to non-payment and contractual disagreement. The Australian cricketer said he wanted to play his part in getting international cricket back in Pakistan but the treatment handed out by PCB has been a 'disgrace'. "I apologise to the Pakistan cricket fans. But unfortunately, I've had to withdraw from the last two matches and leave the PSL due to the PCB not honouring my contractual agreements/payments. I've been here the whole duration and they have continued to lie to me," said Faulkner in a tweet. "It hurts to leave as I wanted to help to get international cricket back in Pakistan as there is so much young talent and the fans are amazing. But the treatment I have received has been a disgrace from the @TheRealPCB and @thePSLt20. I'm sure you all understand my position," he added in another tweet. Pakistan Cricket Board responds Responding to the accusations levelled against the board by Faulkner, Pakistan Cricket Board termed the allegations 'baseless' and handed out a life ban to the Aussie cricketer. "The PCB and Quetta Gladiators have regretfully taken note of Mr James Faulkner's false and misleading accusations and will shortly be releasing a detailed statement on the matter," PCB said in a tweet. The PCB and Quetta Gladiators have regretfully taken note of Mr James Faulkner's false and misleading accusations and will shortly be releasing a detailed statement on the matter.#HBLPSL7 — Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) February 19, 2022 × Later in a statement, the PCB confirmed that Faulkner will not be allowed to take part in the PSL ever again in the future as his accusations are an attempt to bring disrepute to Pakistan cricket. "In wake of the above, and taking serious note of Mr James Faulkner's gross misconduct that was an attempt to bring the PCB, Pakistan cricket and the HBL Pakistan Super League into disrepute, it has been unanimously agreed by the PCB and the franchises that Mr James Faulkner will not be drafted in future HBL Pakistan Super League events," PCB said in a statement.

'False and misleading': Pakistan Cricket Board reacts after James Faulkner's non-payment accusations

<p>Australian all-rounder James Faulkner abruptly left the Pakistan Super League (PSL) on Saturday citing payment disputes, though the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has denied the allegation.</p>

<p>Faulkner did not play the last three games of his Quetta Gladiators franchise and announced his shock withdrawal on Twitter.</p>

<p>"...unfortunately I’ve had to withdraw from the last 2 matches and leave the @thePSLt20 due to the @TheRealPCB not honouring my contractual agreement/payments," Faulkner said in the first of his two posts.</p>

<p>"I've been here the whole duration and they have continued to lie to me."</p>

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<p>"It hurts to leave as I wanted to help to get international cricket back in Pakistan as there is so much young talent and the fans are amazing. But the treatment I have received has been a disgrace..." he added.</p>

<p>The PCB did not reply immediately to a Reuters email seeking details but denied Faulkner's allegation in a Twitter post.</p>

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Australian all-rounder James Faulkner abruptly left the Pakistan Super League (PSL) on Saturday citing payment disputes, though the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has denied the allegation.

Australian all-rounder James Faulkner abruptly left the Pakistan Super League (PSL) on Saturday citing payment disputes, though the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has denied the allegation. Faulkner did not play the last three games of his Quetta Gladiators franchise and announced his shock withdrawal on Twitter. "...unfortunately I’ve had to withdraw from the last 2 matches and leave the @thePSLt20 due to the @TheRealPCB not honouring my contractual agreement/payments," Faulkner said in the first of his two posts. "I've been here the whole duration and they have continued to lie to me." ALSO READ: Ind vs WI: Rohit gives hilarious reaction after Pant wins Player of the Match in 2nd T20I - Watch "It hurts to leave as I wanted to help to get international cricket back in Pakistan as there is so much young talent and the fans are amazing. But the treatment I have received has been a disgrace..." he added. The PCB did not reply immediately to a Reuters email seeking details but denied Faulkner's allegation in a Twitter post. "The PCB and Quetta Gladiators have regretfully taken note of Mr James Faulkner's false and misleading accusations and will shortly be releasing a detailed statement on the matter," it said.

Australian cricketer James Faulkner leaves Pakistan Super League due to payment dispute with PCB

<p>T20s remain the flavour of the cricketing season as a lot of action in the shortest format is taking place across the globe. Among franchise cricket, Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2022 edition is gaining a lot of eyeballs.</p>

<p>The Babar Azam-led Karachi Kings are enduring one of their worst-ever seasons in the ongoing edition. At present, they have lost their first eight matches&nbsp;and are&nbsp;lying at the bottom in the points table. During Babar &amp; Co.'s previous clash, versus the Multan Sultans, an animated discussion between Captain Babar and head coach Wasim Akram made the headlines during the last over of the match with the Sultans needing 7 off the five&nbsp;balls. The video of the same also went viral in no time.</p>

<p>After the video has made a lot of noise on social media platform Twitter, the former Pakistani pacer Wasim Akram reacted to the hullabaloo. <strong>Here's what he wrote:</strong></p>

<p>"Hello ! Surprised to see reactions on my talking to Babar at the boundary last night. What I was saying was ‘why our bowlers are not bowling yorkers or slower ones offside off’.nothing else . Babar is a wonderful boy and has tried his best. And what he wants for dinner," Akram said in his tweet.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Talking on his Youtube channel, former Pakistan captain Salman Butt reacted to Akram-Babar controversy and said, "I am very surprised. When Mickey Arthur used to get angry or throw files here and there, people used to say, 'look, he's so concerned for the team'. Wasim bhai has lost 8 games. And for the first time, he got up and then too, he pointed out towards the bowler."</p>

<p>“It is most likely that he gave some instructions to the bowler and they didn't bowl accordingly. So he got up in anger and talked about it. Obviously, he can only say this to the captain, he can't shout towards the bowler from the dugout. So I don't know what people expect," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Karachi Kings will now lock horns with Lahore Qalandars in a bid to open their account after losing their first eight games. They face the Lahore franchise on Friday evening (February 18) at Gadaffi Stadium, Lahore.</p>


T20s remain the flavour of the cricketing season as a lot of action in the shortest format is taking place across the globe. Among franchise cricket, Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2022 edition is gaining a lot of eyeballs.

T20s remain the flavour of the cricketing season as a lot of action in the shortest format is taking place across the globe. Among franchise cricket, Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2022 edition is gaining a lot of eyeballs. The Babar Azam-led Karachi Kings are enduring one of their worst-ever seasons in the ongoing edition. At present, they have lost their first eight matches and are lying at the bottom in the points table. During Babar & Co.'s previous clash, versus the Multan Sultans, an animated discussion between Captain Babar and head coach Wasim Akram made the headlines during the last over of the match with the Sultans needing 7 off the five balls. The video of the same also went viral in no time. After the video has made a lot of noise on social media platform Twitter, the former Pakistani pacer Wasim Akram reacted to the hullabaloo. Here's what he wrote: "Hello ! Surprised to see reactions on my talking to Babar at the boundary last night. What I was saying was ‘why our bowlers are not bowling yorkers or slower ones offside off’.nothing else . Babar is a wonderful boy and has tried his best. And what he wants for dinner," Akram said in his tweet. Hello ! Surprised to see reactions on my talking to Babar at the boundary last night. What I was saying was ‘why our bowlers are not bowling yorkers or slower ones offside off’.nothing else . Babar is a wonderful boy and has tried his best. And what he wants for dinner 🥘 1/2 — Wasim Akram (@wasimakramlive) February 17, 2022 × ALSO READ | 'Give him to World Bank': Pakistan journo trolled for claiming Afridi would have earned Rs 200cr in IPL Talking on his Youtube channel, former Pakistan captain Salman Butt reacted to Akram-Babar controversy and said, "I am very surprised. When Mickey Arthur used to get angry or throw files here and there, people used to say, 'look, he's so concerned for the team'. Wasim bhai has lost 8 games. And for the first time, he got up and then too, he pointed out towards the bowler." “It is most likely that he gave some instructions to the bowler and they didn't bowl accordingly. So he got up in anger and talked about it. Obviously, he can only say this to the captain, he can't shout towards the bowler from the dugout. So I don't know what people expect," he added. The Karachi Kings will now lock horns with Lahore Qalandars in a bid to open their account after losing their first eight games. They face the Lahore franchise on Friday evening (February 18) at Gadaffi Stadium, Lahore.

PSL 2022: Wasim Akram reacts as video of his animated chat with Babar Azam goes viral

<p>Former all-rounder Shahid Afridi, who is representing Quetta Gladiators in this year`s Pakistan Super League (PSL), has tested positive for Covid-19 on Thursday. The former Pakistan captain will quarantine himself at home following PCB`s protocols and will be reintegrated into the squad after a negative test.<br />
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Afridi won`t be participating in the initial matches of Quetta Gladiators and will likely join the squad for the Lahore leg. Afridi has rejoined the bio-secure bubble of the PSL season seven after he left it due to personal and health issues. He went for a medical check-up on Wednesday morning after feeling pain in his back during a practice session on Tuesday night but returned at night.</p>

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<p>Afridi said that he went out of the bubble and will complete the required three-day quarantine period, after which he will join the Quetta`s squad. The all-rounder had asked the franchise management to excuse him from the bio-secure bubble due to personal and health issues, sources informed Geo News. The sources familiar with the matter told that Afridi has told the management that he is suffering from back pain and that a relative of his wife has passed away.<br />
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Former all-rounder Shahid Afridi, who is representing Quetta Gladiators in this year`s Pakistan Super League (PSL), has tested positive for Covid-19 on Thursday.

Former all-rounder Shahid Afridi, who is representing Quetta Gladiators in this year`s Pakistan Super League (PSL), has tested positive for Covid-19 on Thursday. The former Pakistan captain will quarantine himself at home following PCB`s protocols and will be reintegrated into the squad after a negative test. Afridi won`t be participating in the initial matches of Quetta Gladiators and will likely join the squad for the Lahore leg. Afridi has rejoined the bio-secure bubble of the PSL season seven after he left it due to personal and health issues. He went for a medical check-up on Wednesday morning after feeling pain in his back during a practice session on Tuesday night but returned at night. ALSO READ | SHOCKING VISUALS! Fire breaks out at National Stadium in Karachi before PSL 2022's opener - Watch Afridi said that he went out of the bubble and will complete the required three-day quarantine period, after which he will join the Quetta`s squad. The all-rounder had asked the franchise management to excuse him from the bio-secure bubble due to personal and health issues, sources informed Geo News. The sources familiar with the matter told that Afridi has told the management that he is suffering from back pain and that a relative of his wife has passed away. This year`s PSL, set to begin on Friday at the National Stadium, Karachi, will be Afridi`s last event.

PSL 2022: Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi tests positive for Covid-19

<p>As the Pakistan cricket lovers are gearing up for the commencement of the forthcoming PSL 2022 edition, a major fire broke out at the National Stadium in Karachi on Tuesday (January 25). In a shocking turn of events, a fire erupted inside the make-shift commentary box of the Karachi National Stadium.</p>

<p>As per the latest developments, no casualties were reported in the accident, a day prior to the commencement of the new season. For the unversed, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is gearing up to host the upcoming T20 league where the first 15 games will be held in Karachi. Karachi Kings and Multan Sultans will lock horns with each other in the tournament-opener on Thursday (January 27). Ahead of the league, the PCB have been dealt with a major blow, however, they would be pleased with no casualties being reported due to the unfortunate incident.</p>

<p><strong>The video of the fire breakout went viral on social media platform. Here's a look at the devastating turn of events:</strong></p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Fire erupted in National Stadium last night. Situation under control now<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PSL7?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PSL7</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LevelHai?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LevelHai</a> <a href="https://t.co/qSJmTdne1j">pic.twitter.com/qSJmTdne1j</a></p>
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<p>According to a report filed by Cricket Pakistan, it has been learned that the major cause of the fire accident was due to a short circuit in the power lines. Following the incident, a PCB spokesperson has confirmed that a fire brigade vehicle and personnel were deployed at the iconic stadium in Karachi. It further stated that the commentary box on the third floor of the stadium has also been shifted to the ground; accommodating&nbsp;the broadcasters as well as the commentators inside the bio-secure bubble.</p>

<p>PSL 2022 commences on Thursday whereas the season finale will be held on&nbsp;February 27.&nbsp;</p>


As the Pakistan cricket lovers are gearing up for the commencement of the forthcoming PSL 2022 edition, a major fire broke out at the National Stadium in Karachi on Tuesday (January 25).

As the Pakistan cricket lovers are gearing up for the commencement of the forthcoming PSL 2022 edition, a major fire broke out at the National Stadium in Karachi on Tuesday (January 25). In a shocking turn of events, a fire erupted inside the make-shift commentary box of the Karachi National Stadium. As per the latest developments, no casualties were reported in the accident, a day prior to the commencement of the new season. For the unversed, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is gearing up to host the upcoming T20 league where the first 15 games will be held in Karachi. Karachi Kings and Multan Sultans will lock horns with each other in the tournament-opener on Thursday (January 27). Ahead of the league, the PCB have been dealt with a major blow, however, they would be pleased with no casualties being reported due to the unfortunate incident. The video of the fire breakout went viral on social media platform. Here's a look at the devastating turn of events: Fire erupted in National Stadium last night. Situation under control now#PSL7 #LevelHai pic.twitter.com/qSJmTdne1j — muzamilasif (@muzamilasif4) January 26, 2022 × ALSO READ | 'Playing against India is...': Md Rizwan recalls Pakistan's historic triumph over Men in Blue in 2021 T20WC According to a report filed by Cricket Pakistan, it has been learned that the major cause of the fire accident was due to a short circuit in the power lines. Following the incident, a PCB spokesperson has confirmed that a fire brigade vehicle and personnel were deployed at the iconic stadium in Karachi. It further stated that the commentary box on the third floor of the stadium has also been shifted to the ground; accommodating the broadcasters as well as the commentators inside the bio-secure bubble. PSL 2022 commences on Thursday whereas the season finale will be held on February 27.

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<p>The Indian Premier League (IPL) is the biggest T20 cricket competition in the world and has players from across the globe ply their trade for the franchises in the competition. Besides being one of the most successful franchise cricket leagues in the world, it is also one of the richest tournaments in the sport.</p>

<p>The IPL has over the years witnessed tremendous growth in terms of quality and viewership as it remains a dream for cricketers around the globe to take part in the cash-rich league. Since its inception in 2008, IPL has played a massive role in the rise of several young cricketers who have gone on to become world-beaters for their respective countries and have become superstars in world cricket.</p>

<p>The Pakistan Super League (PSL) - the domestic T20 competition of Pakistan has often been compared with the IPL despite there being a vast difference in the quality of the two leagues. Over the years, several former Pakistan cricketers have tried to draw comparisons between the IPL and PSL and the latest to join the bandwagon is former Pakistan fast bowler Aaqib Javed.</p>

<p>Javed believes PSL is a better league compared to the IPL and is the most interesting league in the world due to the nature of pitches in Pakistan. Compared to PSL, Javed said IPL has only flat pitches and the quality of bowling is low.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"This [PSL] is the most interesting league in the world, if there are no interruptions due to Covid-19 or anything else, because of the nature of the pitches. For instance, Lahore's pitch has some support for the bowlers, whereas you see higher scores in Karachi," Javed was quoted as saying by samaa.tv by&nbsp;<em>PTV Sports</em>.</p>

<p>"On the other hand if you look at IPL, there is only one type of cricket being played there due to extremely flat surfaces and low-quality bowling," added the former Pakistan pacer.</p>

<p>The comments didn't go down well with cricket fans on Twitter, who lashed out at Javed for his 'low-quality bowling' remark on the IPL and schooled him. Check out some of the tweets -</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">We can't compare IPL &amp; PSL...No doubt PSL is very good league but the small boundaries are the basic reason of 185 average score..In IPL boundaries are large and every world class player in present. PSL 2021 has only one good player Jason Roy only</p>
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Seriously!!<br />
India won last 2 of their series in Australia and almost won in English later in the year, pata nahi ghaas khate haii ye loog ya kya..</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Is there any Quality PSL bowlers in list? I can see only low quality IPL bowlers. <a href="https://t.co/tSonHcYqMh">pic.twitter.com/tSonHcYqMh</a></p>
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In Australia even our debut fast bowlers got more wickets in match than whole Pak fast bowlers in entire series</p>
— Tamil Selvan (@Tamil_CricFan) <a href="https://twitter.com/Tamil_CricFan/status/1472808574694793217?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 20, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p>IPL is all set to become a ten-team competition from the 2022 season with the introduction of two new franchises - Lucknow and Ahmedabad. The existing eight teams have already retained some of their players ahead of the mega auction which is likely to be conducted in February this year. The mega auction is set to be a grand affair this time around with a number of big names set to go under the hammer.</p>


The Indian Premier League (IPL) is the biggest T20 cricket competition in the world and has players from across the globe ply their trade for the franchises in the competition.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is the biggest T20 cricket competition in the world and has players from across the globe ply their trade for the franchises in the competition. Besides being one of the most successful franchise cricket leagues in the world, it is also one of the richest tournaments in the sport. The IPL has over the years witnessed tremendous growth in terms of quality and viewership as it remains a dream for cricketers around the globe to take part in the cash-rich league. Since its inception in 2008, IPL has played a massive role in the rise of several young cricketers who have gone on to become world-beaters for their respective countries and have become superstars in world cricket. The Pakistan Super League (PSL) - the domestic T20 competition of Pakistan has often been compared with the IPL despite there being a vast difference in the quality of the two leagues. Over the years, several former Pakistan cricketers have tried to draw comparisons between the IPL and PSL and the latest to join the bandwagon is former Pakistan fast bowler Aaqib Javed. Javed believes PSL is a better league compared to the IPL and is the most interesting league in the world due to the nature of pitches in Pakistan. Compared to PSL, Javed said IPL has only flat pitches and the quality of bowling is low. "This [PSL] is the most interesting league in the world, if there are no interruptions due to Covid-19 or anything else, because of the nature of the pitches. For instance, Lahore's pitch has some support for the bowlers, whereas you see higher scores in Karachi," Javed was quoted as saying by samaa.tv by PTV Sports. "On the other hand if you look at IPL, there is only one type of cricket being played there due to extremely flat surfaces and low-quality bowling," added the former Pakistan pacer. The comments didn't go down well with cricket fans on Twitter, who lashed out at Javed for his 'low-quality bowling' remark on the IPL and schooled him. Check out some of the tweets - Aaqib Javed "PSL is the most interesting league in the world due to the pitches. Lahore’s pitch has support for the bowlers, whereas you see higher scores in Karachi. But if you look at IPL, there is only one type of cricket due to flat surfaces and low-quality bowling" #Cricket — Saj Sadiq (@SajSadiqCricket) December 19, 2021 × We can't compare IPL & PSL...No doubt PSL is very good league but the small boundaries are the basic reason of 185 average score..In IPL boundaries are large and every world class player in present. PSL 2021 has only one good player Jason Roy only — M Abdullah (@Virat_theGOAT) December 19, 2021 × Kindly note the #ipl has gone passed the English premier league in terms of popularity and revenue. In few years time #IPL will be the biggest sports league , in my point of view #ipl is the best thing happened to cricket . The #ipl cannot be compared even with the world cup. — karthick (@karthicraja94) December 19, 2021 × Low quality of bowling? Seriously!! India won last 2 of their series in Australia and almost won in English later in the year, pata nahi ghaas khate haii ye loog ya kya.. — Muhammad Usman (@iUsmAn97) December 19, 2021 × Is there any Quality PSL bowlers in list? I can see only low quality IPL bowlers. pic.twitter.com/tSonHcYqMh — LALITH (@LALITH1832) December 20, 2021 × Pakistan with high quality bowling got thrashed by Australia England In Australia even our debut fast bowlers got more wickets in match than whole Pak fast bowlers in entire series — Tamil Selvan (@Tamil_CricFan) December 20, 2021 × Also Read: Salman Butt on chances of Rohit replacing Kohli as Test captain: Will be clear, there is tension between them IPL is all set to become a ten-team competition from the 2022 season with the introduction of two new franchises - Lucknow and Ahmedabad. The existing eight teams have already retained some of their players ahead of the mega auction which is likely to be conducted in February this year. The mega auction is set to be a grand affair this time around with a number of big names set to go under the hammer.

Former Pakistan pacer rates IPL below PSL over 'low quality bowling', gets trolled brutally on Twitter

<p class="MsoNormal">The postponed season of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2021 resumes on Wednesday with Lahore Qalandars taking on Islamabad United in the first match of the resumed season. <o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">Lahore Qalandars, Islamabad United, Karachi Kings and Peshawar Zalmi are all locked at six points each. However, Kinds and Zalmi have both played one match more than the others. The resumed PSL 2021 will be played in Abu Dhabi.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">While many star names have pulled out of PSL 2021 due to the COVID-19 situation and bio-bubble fatigue, many stars including Usman Khawaja, Faf du Plessis, Martin Guptill, Rashid Khan, Shimron Hetmyer among others will feature in the T20 tournament.</p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/icc-rankings-grand-entry-for-devon-conway-in-mens-test-player-list-390324" hreflang="en">ICC Rankings: Grand entry for Devon Conway in Men's Test Player list</a></strong></p>

<h2 class="MsoNormal">Which channel will telecast live matches of PSL 2021 in India?<o:p></o:p></h2>

<p class="MsoNormal">Sony Pictures Sports Network (Sony Liv) will telecast PSL 2021 matches in India.<o:p></o:p></p>

<h2 class="MsoNormal">PSL 2021 in Abu Dhabi - Full Schedule:<o:p></o:p></h2>

<p class="MsoNormal"><strong>June 9, Wednesday</strong><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">Lahore Qalandars vs Islamabad United at 9:30 PM<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><strong>June 10, Thursday</strong><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">Multan Sultans vs Karachi Kings at 6:30 PM<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">Peshawar Zalmi vs Lahore Qalandars at 11:30 PM<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><strong>June 11, Friday</strong><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">Islamabad United v Quetta Gladiators at 9:30 PM<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><strong>June 12, Saturday</strong><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">Quetta Gladiators v Peshawar Zalmi at 9:30 PM<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><strong>June 13, Sunday</strong><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">Islamabad United vs Lahore Qalandars at 6:30 PM<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">Multan Sultans vs Peshawar Zalmi at 11:30 PM<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><strong>June 14, Monday</strong><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">Islamabad United vs Karachi Kings at 9:30 PM<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><strong>June 15, Tuesday</strong><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">Quetta Gladiators vs Lahore Qalandars at 6:30 PM<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">Peshawar Zalmi vs Karachi Kings at 11:30 PM<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><strong>June 16, Wednesday</strong><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">Multan Sultans vs Quetta Gladiators at 9:30 PM<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><strong>June 17, Thursday</strong><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi at 6:30 PM<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">Karachi Kings vs Lahore Qalandars at 11:30 PM<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><strong>June 18, Friday</strong><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">Multan Sultans vs Lahore Qalandars at 9:30 PM<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><strong>June 19, Saturday</strong><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">Quetta Gladiators vs Karachi Kings at 6:30 PM<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">Multan Sultans vs Islamabad United at 11:30 PM<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><strong>June 21, Monday</strong><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">Qualifier (1 vs 2) at 6:30 PM<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">Eliminator 1 (3 vs 4) at 11:30 PM<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><strong>June 22, Tuesday</strong><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">Eliminator 2 (loser of Qualifier vs winner of Eliminator 1) at 9:30 PM<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><strong>June 24, Thursday</strong><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">Final (winner of Qualifier vs winner of Eliminator 2) at 9:30 PM<o:p></o:p></p>

<h2 class="MsoNormal">PSL 2021 – Complete squad list:<o:p></o:p></h2>

<p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Islamabad United:</strong> Shadab Khan (c), Ahmed Saifi Abdullah, Ali Khan, Akif Javed, Asif Ali, Brandon King, Colin Munro, Fawad Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Hasan Ali, Hussain Talat, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Mohammad Akhlaq, Musa Khan, Rohail Nazir, Umar Amin, Usman Khawaja, Zafar Gohar and Zeeshan Zameer<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Karachi Kings: </strong>Imad Wasim (c), Abbas Afridi, Amir Yamin, Arshad Iqbal, Babar Azam, Chadwick Walton, Danish Aziz, Martin Guptill, Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Ilyas, Mohammad Haris, Thisara Perera, Najeebullah Zadran, Noor Ahmed, Qasim Akram, Sharjeel Khan, Waqas Maqsood and Zeeshan Malik<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Lahore Qalandars:</strong> Sohail Akhtar (c), Ahmed Danyal, Ben Dunk, Callum Ferguson, Dilbar Hussain, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, James Faulkner, Maaz Khan, Mohammad Faizan, Mohammad Hafeez, Rashid Khan, Salman Ali Agha, Seekuge Prasana, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sultan Ahmed, Tim David, Zaid Alam and Zeeshan Ashraf<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Multan Sultans: </strong>Mohammad Rizwan (c), Asif Afridi, Hammad Azam, Imran Tahir, Imran Khan Snr, Johnson Charles, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Umar, Blessing Muzarabani, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Rilee Rossouw, Shahnawaz Dhani, Shan Masood, Shimron Hetmyer (partially available), Sohaib Maqsood, Sohaibullah, Sohail Khan, Sohail Tanvir, Usman Qadir and Muhammad Waseem<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Peshawar Zalmi:</strong> Wahab Riaz (c), Abrar Ahmed, Amad Butt, Bismillah Khan, David Miller (partially available), Fabian Allen (partially available), Fidel Edwards (partially available), Haider Ali, Hazratullah Zazai, Imam-ul-Haq, Kamran Akmal, Mohammad Amir Khan, Mohammad Irfan Snr, Mohammad Imran Jnr, Mohammad Imran Randhawa, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Shoaib Malik, Umaid Asif and Waqar Salamkheil<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Quetta Gladiators: </strong>Sarfaraz Ahmed (c), Abdul Nasir, Andre Russell (partially available), Arish Ali Khan, Azam Khan, Cameron Delport, Faf du Plessis, Hassan Khan, Jack Wildermuth, Jake Weatherald, Khurram Shehzad, Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad Nawaz, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Usman Khan, Usman Shinwari, Zahid Mahmood and Zahir Khan<o:p></o:p></p>


The postponed season of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2021 resumes on Wednesday with Lahore Qalandars taking on Islamabad United in the first match of the resumed season.

The postponed season of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2021 resumes on Wednesday with Lahore Qalandars taking on Islamabad United in the first match of the resumed season. Lahore Qalandars, Islamabad United, Karachi Kings and Peshawar Zalmi are all locked at six points each. However, Kinds and Zalmi have both played one match more than the others. The resumed PSL 2021 will be played in Abu Dhabi. While many star names have pulled out of PSL 2021 due to the COVID-19 situation and bio-bubble fatigue, many stars including Usman Khawaja, Faf du Plessis, Martin Guptill, Rashid Khan, Shimron Hetmyer among others will feature in the T20 tournament. ALSO READ: ICC Rankings: Grand entry for Devon Conway in Men's Test Player list Which channel will telecast live matches of PSL 2021 in India? Sony Pictures Sports Network (Sony Liv) will telecast PSL 2021 matches in India. PSL 2021 in Abu Dhabi - Full Schedule: June 9, Wednesday Lahore Qalandars vs Islamabad United at 9:30 PM June 10, Thursday Multan Sultans vs Karachi Kings at 6:30 PM Peshawar Zalmi vs Lahore Qalandars at 11:30 PM June 11, Friday Islamabad United v Quetta Gladiators at 9:30 PM June 12, Saturday Quetta Gladiators v Peshawar Zalmi at 9:30 PM June 13, Sunday Islamabad United vs Lahore Qalandars at 6:30 PM Multan Sultans vs Peshawar Zalmi at 11:30 PM June 14, Monday Islamabad United vs Karachi Kings at 9:30 PM June 15, Tuesday Quetta Gladiators vs Lahore Qalandars at 6:30 PM Peshawar Zalmi vs Karachi Kings at 11:30 PM June 16, Wednesday Multan Sultans vs Quetta Gladiators at 9:30 PM June 17, Thursday Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi at 6:30 PM Karachi Kings vs Lahore Qalandars at 11:30 PM June 18, Friday Multan Sultans vs Lahore Qalandars at 9:30 PM June 19, Saturday Quetta Gladiators vs Karachi Kings at 6:30 PM Multan Sultans vs Islamabad United at 11:30 PM June 21, Monday Qualifier (1 vs 2) at 6:30 PM Eliminator 1 (3 vs 4) at 11:30 PM June 22, Tuesday Eliminator 2 (loser of Qualifier vs winner of Eliminator 1) at 9:30 PM June 24, Thursday Final (winner of Qualifier vs winner of Eliminator 2) at 9:30 PM PSL 2021 – Complete squad list: Islamabad United: Shadab Khan (c), Ahmed Saifi Abdullah, Ali Khan, Akif Javed, Asif Ali, Brandon King, Colin Munro, Fawad Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Hasan Ali, Hussain Talat, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Mohammad Akhlaq, Musa Khan, Rohail Nazir, Umar Amin, Usman Khawaja, Zafar Gohar and Zeeshan Zameer Karachi Kings: Imad Wasim (c), Abbas Afridi, Amir Yamin, Arshad Iqbal, Babar Azam, Chadwick Walton, Danish Aziz, Martin Guptill, Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Ilyas, Mohammad Haris, Thisara Perera, Najeebullah Zadran, Noor Ahmed, Qasim Akram, Sharjeel Khan, Waqas Maqsood and Zeeshan Malik Lahore Qalandars: Sohail Akhtar (c), Ahmed Danyal, Ben Dunk, Callum Ferguson, Dilbar Hussain, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, James Faulkner, Maaz Khan, Mohammad Faizan, Mohammad Hafeez, Rashid Khan, Salman Ali Agha, Seekuge Prasana, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sultan Ahmed, Tim David, Zaid Alam and Zeeshan Ashraf Multan Sultans: Mohammad Rizwan (c), Asif Afridi, Hammad Azam, Imran Tahir, Imran Khan Snr, Johnson Charles, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Umar, Blessing Muzarabani, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Rilee Rossouw, Shahnawaz Dhani, Shan Masood, Shimron Hetmyer (partially available), Sohaib Maqsood, Sohaibullah, Sohail Khan, Sohail Tanvir, Usman Qadir and Muhammad Waseem Peshawar Zalmi: Wahab Riaz (c), Abrar Ahmed, Amad Butt, Bismillah Khan, David Miller (partially available), Fabian Allen (partially available), Fidel Edwards (partially available), Haider Ali, Hazratullah Zazai, Imam-ul-Haq, Kamran Akmal, Mohammad Amir Khan, Mohammad Irfan Snr, Mohammad Imran Jnr, Mohammad Imran Randhawa, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Shoaib Malik, Umaid Asif and Waqar Salamkheil Quetta Gladiators: Sarfaraz Ahmed (c), Abdul Nasir, Andre Russell (partially available), Arish Ali Khan, Azam Khan, Cameron Delport, Faf du Plessis, Hassan Khan, Jack Wildermuth, Jake Weatherald, Khurram Shehzad, Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad Nawaz, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Usman Khan, Usman Shinwari, Zahid Mahmood and Zahir Khan

Pakistan Super League 2021: Complete schedule, match timings, full squad list and live streaming details

<p class="MsoNormal">The remainder of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2021 is set to be played in Abu Dhabi from June 9 with the final scheduled for June 24. There will be six double-headers – five of them during the preliminary round and the sixth on 21 June, when Qualifier and Eliminator 1 matches will be played. <o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">On June 9, Lahore Qalandars will take on Islamabad United in what will be the 15th match of the tournament. The delayed start due to logistical and operational challenges. <o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">PCB Chief Executive Wasim Khan said: “Since its inception in 2016, the HBL PSL has embraced and overcome numerous challenges, only to emerge as a stronger and competitive league year on year.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">“The enhancement and credibility of the PSL brand remains critical to the PCB and I am pleased that we have continued to take decisive actions in the face of ongoing pressures and major challenges outside of our control over the last 10 days.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">&nbsp; </span>Everyone has worked tirelessly to find solutions and way forward, and I am delighted that we are now in a position to announce the complete schedule.</p>

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<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>

<h2 class="MsoNormal">The remainder of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2021 – Full schedule and fixture:<o:p></o:p></h2>

<ul>
	<li class="MsoNormal">3-8 June - Practice<o:p></o:p></li>
	<li class="MsoNormal">9 June - Lahore Qalandars v Islamabad United<o:p></o:p></li>
	<li class="MsoNormal">10 June - Multan Sultans v Karachi Kings; Peshawar Zalmi v Lahore Qalandars<o:p></o:p></li>
	<li class="MsoNormal">11 June - Islamabad United v Quetta Gladiators<o:p></o:p></li>
	<li class="MsoNormal">12 June - Quetta Gladiators v Peshawar Zalmi<o:p></o:p></li>
	<li class="MsoNormal">13 June - Islamabad United v Lahore Qalandars; Multan Sultans v Peshawar Zalmi<o:p></o:p></li>
	<li class="MsoNormal">14 June - Islamabad United v Karachi Kings<o:p></o:p></li>
	<li class="MsoNormal">15 June - Quetta Gladiators v Lahore Qalandars; Peshawar Zalmi v Karachi Kings<o:p></o:p></li>
	<li class="MsoNormal">16 June - Multan Sultans v Quetta Gladiators<o:p></o:p></li>
	<li class="MsoNormal">17 June - Islamabad United v Peshawar Zalmi; Karachi Kings v Lahore Qalandars<o:p></o:p></li>
	<li class="MsoNormal">18 June - Multan Sultans v Lahore Qalandars<o:p></o:p></li>
	<li class="MsoNormal">19 June - Quetta Gladiators v Karachi Kings; Multan Sultans v Islamabad United<o:p></o:p></li>
	<li class="MsoNormal">20 June - Practice<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><o:p></o:p></li>
	<li class="MsoNormal">21 Jun - Qualifier (1 v 2); Eliminator 1 (3 v 4)<o:p></o:p></li>
	<li class="MsoNormal">22 Jun - Eliminator 2 (loser Qualifier v winner Eliminator 1)<o:p></o:p></li>
	<li class="MsoNormal">23 June – Rest/practice<o:p></o:p></li>
	<li class="MsoNormal">24 Jun – Final<o:p></o:p></li>
</ul>


The remainder of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2021 is set to be played in Abu Dhabi from June 9 with the final scheduled for June 24. There will be six double-headers – five of them during the preliminary round and the sixth on 21 June, when Qualifier and Eliminator 1 matches will be played.

The remainder of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2021 is set to be played in Abu Dhabi from June 9 with the final scheduled for June 24. There will be six double-headers – five of them during the preliminary round and the sixth on 21 June, when Qualifier and Eliminator 1 matches will be played. On June 9, Lahore Qalandars will take on Islamabad United in what will be the 15th match of the tournament. The delayed start due to logistical and operational challenges. PCB Chief Executive Wasim Khan said: “Since its inception in 2016, the HBL PSL has embraced and overcome numerous challenges, only to emerge as a stronger and competitive league year on year. “The enhancement and credibility of the PSL brand remains critical to the PCB and I am pleased that we have continued to take decisive actions in the face of ongoing pressures and major challenges outside of our control over the last 10 days. Everyone has worked tirelessly to find solutions and way forward, and I am delighted that we are now in a position to announce the complete schedule. ALSO READ: Cricket: Bubble life 'taken a toll on me mentally' - Andre Russell The remainder of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2021 – Full schedule and fixture: 3-8 June - Practice 9 June - Lahore Qalandars v Islamabad United 10 June - Multan Sultans v Karachi Kings; Peshawar Zalmi v Lahore Qalandars 11 June - Islamabad United v Quetta Gladiators 12 June - Quetta Gladiators v Peshawar Zalmi 13 June - Islamabad United v Lahore Qalandars; Multan Sultans v Peshawar Zalmi 14 June - Islamabad United v Karachi Kings 15 June - Quetta Gladiators v Lahore Qalandars; Peshawar Zalmi v Karachi Kings 16 June - Multan Sultans v Quetta Gladiators 17 June - Islamabad United v Peshawar Zalmi; Karachi Kings v Lahore Qalandars 18 June - Multan Sultans v Lahore Qalandars 19 June - Quetta Gladiators v Karachi Kings; Multan Sultans v Islamabad United 20 June - Practice 21 Jun - Qualifier (1 v 2); Eliminator 1 (3 v 4) 22 Jun - Eliminator 2 (loser Qualifier v winner Eliminator 1) 23 June – Rest/practice 24 Jun – Final

Cricket: PSL 2021 to resume on June 9, final on June 24 - Check full schedule

<p>Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to reschedule the Pakistan Super League (PSL) final to June 24 instead of June 20. PCB held an online session with franchise owners on Tuesday to talk about the progress in resuming the remaining of the T20 league.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The cricket board also decided that the national team players will leave for England on June 25 instead of June 23. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The postponed Pakistan Super League (PSL) 6 will be played in Abu Dhabi in June, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed last month. The PCB has received the green signal to hold the remainder of 20 PSL matches in Abu Dhabi following approvals and exemptions from the United Arab Emirates government.</p>

<p>Earlier, PSL 6 was postponed amid multiple cases of COVID-19 within teams inside the bio-secure bubble. There were multiple reports of bio-bubble breaches by players and administrators during the tournament.</p>

<p>While there were talks to conduct the remainder of PSL 6 in Karachi, it couldn’t materialise due to the prevalent situation surrounding the dreaded virus in the country.</p>

<p>PCB Chief Executive Wasim Khan thanked the UAE government, Emirates Cricket Board for their support during the testing times. Notably, the UAE had hosted the entire IPL 2020 last year.</p>


Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to reschedule the Pakistan Super League (PSL) final to June 24 instead of June 20. PCB held an online session with franchise owners on Tuesday to talk about the progress in resuming the remaining of the T20 league.

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to reschedule the Pakistan Super League (PSL) final to June 24 instead of June 20. PCB held an online session with franchise owners on Tuesday to talk about the progress in resuming the remaining of the T20 league. ALSO READ: 'Who are those people judging you': Sheldon Jackson lashes out on Team India's selectors The cricket board also decided that the national team players will leave for England on June 25 instead of June 23. The postponed Pakistan Super League (PSL) 6 will be played in Abu Dhabi in June, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed last month. The PCB has received the green signal to hold the remainder of 20 PSL matches in Abu Dhabi following approvals and exemptions from the United Arab Emirates government. Earlier, PSL 6 was postponed amid multiple cases of COVID-19 within teams inside the bio-secure bubble. There were multiple reports of bio-bubble breaches by players and administrators during the tournament. While there were talks to conduct the remainder of PSL 6 in Karachi, it couldn’t materialise due to the prevalent situation surrounding the dreaded virus in the country. PCB Chief Executive Wasim Khan thanked the UAE government, Emirates Cricket Board for their support during the testing times. Notably, the UAE had hosted the entire IPL 2020 last year.

PSL final rescheduled as Pakistan team to leave for England on June 25: PCB

<p class="MsoNormal">The postponed Pakistan Super League (PSL) 6 will be played in Abu Dhabi in June, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed on Thursday. The PCB has received the green signal to hold the remainder of 20 PSL matches in Abu Dhabi following approvals and exemptions from the United Arab Emirates government. <o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">The PCB will now conduct an online meeting with six franchise owners later on Thursday to provide them an update about the progress while finalising the logistical details. <o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">Earlier, PSL 6 was postponed amid multiple cases of COVID-19 within teams inside the bio-secure bubble. There were multiple reports of bio-bubble breaches by players and administrators during the tournament. <o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">While there were talks to conduct the remainder of PSL 6 in Karachi, it couldn’t materialise due to the prevalent situation surrounding the dreaded virus in the country.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">PCB Chief Executive Wasim Khan thanked the UAE government, Emirates Cricket Board for their support during the testing times. Notably, the UAE had hosted the entire IPL 2020 last year.</p>

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<p class="MsoNormal">PCB Chief Executive Wasim Khan: “We are delighted with this development as the remaining hurdles in the staging of the remaining HBL PSL 6 matches in Abu Dhabi have been overcome and all systems are now good to go.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">“We are grateful to the UAE government, National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority, Emirates Cricket Board and Abu Dhabi Sports Council for their support and patronage in ensuring all final obstacles were removed, which has firmly put us in a position to complete our marquee event.</p>

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<p class="MsoNormal">“The PCB, in consultation with the team owners, will now work at pace to finalise all event-related arrangements, details of which will be shared in due course.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">“I take this opportunity to thank my staff for their untiring efforts and hard work that included sacrificing their Eid-ul-Fitr holidays in an effort to ensure the PCB honours its commitment to its fans to hold the remaining matches of the tournament in June.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">“The holding of the remaining matches in Abu Dhabi will allow our fans to once again follow and support their favourite players and teams through our high-quality broadcast coverage of one of the most competitive cricket leagues in the world.”<o:p></o:p></p>


The postponed Pakistan Super League (PSL) 6 will be played in Abu Dhabi in June, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed on Thursday. The PCB has received the green signal to hold the remainder of 20 PSL matches in Abu Dhabi following approvals and exemptions from the United Arab Emirates government.

The postponed Pakistan Super League (PSL) 6 will be played in Abu Dhabi in June, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed on Thursday. The PCB has received the green signal to hold the remainder of 20 PSL matches in Abu Dhabi following approvals and exemptions from the United Arab Emirates government. The PCB will now conduct an online meeting with six franchise owners later on Thursday to provide them an update about the progress while finalising the logistical details. Earlier, PSL 6 was postponed amid multiple cases of COVID-19 within teams inside the bio-secure bubble. There were multiple reports of bio-bubble breaches by players and administrators during the tournament. While there were talks to conduct the remainder of PSL 6 in Karachi, it couldn’t materialise due to the prevalent situation surrounding the dreaded virus in the country. PCB Chief Executive Wasim Khan thanked the UAE government, Emirates Cricket Board for their support during the testing times. Notably, the UAE had hosted the entire IPL 2020 last year. ALSO READ: BCCI in talks with ECB to tweak India-England Tests, find window for IPL 2021: Report PCB Chief Executive Wasim Khan: “We are delighted with this development as the remaining hurdles in the staging of the remaining HBL PSL 6 matches in Abu Dhabi have been overcome and all systems are now good to go. “We are grateful to the UAE government, National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority, Emirates Cricket Board and Abu Dhabi Sports Council for their support and patronage in ensuring all final obstacles were removed, which has firmly put us in a position to complete our marquee event. ALSO READ: Cricket: Rahul Dravid to coach Indian men's team on Sri Lanka tour “The PCB, in consultation with the team owners, will now work at pace to finalise all event-related arrangements, details of which will be shared in due course. “I take this opportunity to thank my staff for their untiring efforts and hard work that included sacrificing their Eid-ul-Fitr holidays in an effort to ensure the PCB honours its commitment to its fans to hold the remaining matches of the tournament in June. “The holding of the remaining matches in Abu Dhabi will allow our fans to once again follow and support their favourite players and teams through our high-quality broadcast coverage of one of the most competitive cricket leagues in the world.”

Cricket: Abu Dhabi to host remainder of Pakistan Super League

<p>Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) held a virtual meeting with all six franchise owners of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) on Wednesday to talk about the remaining 20 matches of the T20 league.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>PCB Chief Executive Wasim Khan in an official release said: "In today's online discussion, we updated the team owners that the PCB had been advised that the PSL had received approvals from the relevant authorities in the UAE. However, some clarifications on certain exemption requests are still awaited, which are expected at some stage on Thursday."</p>

<p>"The team owners agreed that if we do not receive clarity by Thursday afternoon, then they'll have no other option but to request postponement of the remaining 20 matches. In the meantime, we will continue to liaise with the UAE government and the Emirates Cricket Board as they are equally keen for the event to be held in the UAE," he added.</p>

<p>Earlier, the Abu Dhabi government gave its nod to host the remaining fixtures of the T20 league with a condition that all the participants are vaccinated for dreaded coronavirus, as per a report in ESPNcricinfo.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This is an uphill challenge for the PCB as they will have to vaccinate teams and broadcast crew to involve people from all around the world as each country has their own process of vaccination.</p>

<p>Former Pakistan skipper Javed Miandad, earlier, had slammed the PCB for hosting PSL in UAE and told that 'it is not the time to play cricket.'</p>

<p>"This is not the time to play cricket, it is the time to save lives. In these times of crisis, we should be more focused on saving lives rather than playing cricket. The whole world has been affected by the coronavirus. India, where the World Cup was supposed to take place, is also severely affected by the epidemic," Miandad told Cricket Pakistan.</p>

<p>"My personal view is that this is not the right time to be playing cricket. PCB's attempts of holding the remaining matches of the PSL season six in the UAE is not the right move. They are risking the lives of several individuals for their own financial gains. If it was in my hands, I would not take the big risk of organising the remaining PSL matches. If they hold this event and face problems, then who will be responsible," he added.</p>

<p>The sixth edition of the Pakistan Super League was cancelled after several COVID-19 cases emerged inside the bio-secure bubble in March. However, the T20 league is set to resume in June and the final will be held on June 20.&nbsp;</p>


Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) held a virtual meeting with all six franchise owners of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) on Wednesday to talk about the remaining 20 matches of the T20 league.

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) held a virtual meeting with all six franchise owners of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) on Wednesday to talk about the remaining 20 matches of the T20 league. ALSO READ: Indian women's team to play first-ever pink ball Test in Australia: BCCI secretary Jay Shah PCB Chief Executive Wasim Khan in an official release said: "In today's online discussion, we updated the team owners that the PCB had been advised that the PSL had received approvals from the relevant authorities in the UAE. However, some clarifications on certain exemption requests are still awaited, which are expected at some stage on Thursday." "The team owners agreed that if we do not receive clarity by Thursday afternoon, then they'll have no other option but to request postponement of the remaining 20 matches. In the meantime, we will continue to liaise with the UAE government and the Emirates Cricket Board as they are equally keen for the event to be held in the UAE," he added. Earlier, the Abu Dhabi government gave its nod to host the remaining fixtures of the T20 league with a condition that all the participants are vaccinated for dreaded coronavirus, as per a report in ESPNcricinfo. This is an uphill challenge for the PCB as they will have to vaccinate teams and broadcast crew to involve people from all around the world as each country has their own process of vaccination. Former Pakistan skipper Javed Miandad, earlier, had slammed the PCB for hosting PSL in UAE and told that 'it is not the time to play cricket.' "This is not the time to play cricket, it is the time to save lives. In these times of crisis, we should be more focused on saving lives rather than playing cricket. The whole world has been affected by the coronavirus. India, where the World Cup was supposed to take place, is also severely affected by the epidemic," Miandad told Cricket Pakistan. "My personal view is that this is not the right time to be playing cricket. PCB's attempts of holding the remaining matches of the PSL season six in the UAE is not the right move. They are risking the lives of several individuals for their own financial gains. If it was in my hands, I would not take the big risk of organising the remaining PSL matches. If they hold this event and face problems, then who will be responsible," he added. The sixth edition of the Pakistan Super League was cancelled after several COVID-19 cases emerged inside the bio-secure bubble in March. However, the T20 league is set to resume in June and the final will be held on June 20.

'If we do not receive clarity by Thursday, we will have to postpone PSL': PCB

<p>Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) are expected to host a meeting with six Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchises after the Abu Dhabi government has given its nod to host the remaining fixtures of the T20 league with a condition that all the participants are vaccinated for dreaded coronavirus, as per a report in ESPNcricinfo.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>This is an uphill challenge for the PCB as they will have to vaccinate teams and broadcast crew to involve people from all around the world as each country has their own process of vaccination.</p>

<p>Former Pakistan skipper Javed Miandad, earlier, had slammed the PCB for hosting PSL in UAE and told that 'it is not the time to play cricket.'</p>

<p>"This is not the time to play cricket, it is the time to save lives. In these times of crisis, we should be more focused on saving lives rather than playing cricket. The whole world has been affected by the coronavirus. India, where the World Cup was supposed to take place, is also severely affected by the epidemic," Miandad told Cricket Pakistan.</p>

<p>"My personal view is that this is not the right time to be playing cricket. PCB's attempts of holding the remaining matches of the PSL season six in the UAE is not the right move. They are risking the lives of several individuals for their own financial gains. If it was in my hands, I would not take the big risk of organising the remaining PSL matches. If they hold this event and face problems, then who will be responsible," he added.</p>

<p>The sixth edition of the Pakistan Super League was cancelled after several COVID-19 cases emerged inside the bio-secure bubble in March. However, the T20 league is set to resume in June and the final will be held on June 20.&nbsp;</p>


Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) are expected to host a meeting with six Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchises after the Abu Dhabi government has given its nod to host the remaining fixtures of the T20 league with a condition that all the participants are vaccinated for dreaded coronavirus, as per a report in ESPNcricinfo.

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) are expected to host a meeting with six Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchises after the Abu Dhabi government has given its nod to host the remaining fixtures of the T20 league with a condition that all the participants are vaccinated for dreaded coronavirus, as per a report in ESPNcricinfo. ALSO READ: 'Thought it was a bit of a shame': Michael Hussey on testing positive for COVID-19 This is an uphill challenge for the PCB as they will have to vaccinate teams and broadcast crew to involve people from all around the world as each country has their own process of vaccination. Former Pakistan skipper Javed Miandad, earlier, had slammed the PCB for hosting PSL in UAE and told that 'it is not the time to play cricket.' "This is not the time to play cricket, it is the time to save lives. In these times of crisis, we should be more focused on saving lives rather than playing cricket. The whole world has been affected by the coronavirus. India, where the World Cup was supposed to take place, is also severely affected by the epidemic," Miandad told Cricket Pakistan. "My personal view is that this is not the right time to be playing cricket. PCB's attempts of holding the remaining matches of the PSL season six in the UAE is not the right move. They are risking the lives of several individuals for their own financial gains. If it was in my hands, I would not take the big risk of organising the remaining PSL matches. If they hold this event and face problems, then who will be responsible," he added. The sixth edition of the Pakistan Super League was cancelled after several COVID-19 cases emerged inside the bio-secure bubble in March. However, the T20 league is set to resume in June and the final will be held on June 20.

Abu Dhabi ready to host remainder of PSL provided all are vaccinated: Reports

<p>Javed Miandad has criticised the Pakistan Cricket Board for wanting to continue the Pakistan Super League in the midst of the COVID-19 circumstance in the country. The T20 competition was suspended in March because of an outbreak of the virus inside the teams' bio-secure bubble.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Pakistan Cricket Board is hoping to continue the PSL in June. Nonetheless, Pakistan legend Javed Miandad is firmly against the thought and encouraged the board to scrap such plans.</p>

<p>"This is not the time to play cricket, it's time to save lives. In these times of crisis, we should be more focused on saving lives rather than playing cricket. The whole world has been affected by the coronavirus. India, where the World Cup was supposed to take place, is also severely affected by the epidemic," Javed Miandad told CricketPakistan.</p>

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<p>The former cricketer said that the PCB is undermining players' lives for monetary profits by intending to continue the PSL.</p>

<p>"They are risking the lives of several individuals for their own financial gains. If it was in my hands, I would not take the big risk of organizing the remaining PSL matches. If they hold this event and face problems, then who will be responsible?” he added.</p>

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<p>The Pakistan Super League was pulled up after each team played around four to five games. Reigning champions Karachi Kings drove the points table dependent on their predominant net run rate before the competition was suspended. Upwards of four teams were bolted on six points and it was hard to pick a champion side in the opposition.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Following&nbsp;the Zimbabwe visit, Pakistan don't have any worldwide tasks up until July, when they face England for three T20Is and three ODIs. The PCB is hoping to continue the Pakistan Super League inside now and in July. In any case, it has effectively pulled in certain downers, with Javed Miandad immovably against the resumption of the league.<br />
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Javed Miandad has criticised the Pakistan Cricket Board for wanting to continue the Pakistan Super League in the midst of the COVID-19 circumstance in the country.

Javed Miandad has criticised the Pakistan Cricket Board for wanting to continue the Pakistan Super League in the midst of the COVID-19 circumstance in the country. The T20 competition was suspended in March because of an outbreak of the virus inside the teams' bio-secure bubble. The Pakistan Cricket Board is hoping to continue the PSL in June. Nonetheless, Pakistan legend Javed Miandad is firmly against the thought and encouraged the board to scrap such plans. "This is not the time to play cricket, it's time to save lives. In these times of crisis, we should be more focused on saving lives rather than playing cricket. The whole world has been affected by the coronavirus. India, where the World Cup was supposed to take place, is also severely affected by the epidemic," Javed Miandad told CricketPakistan. ALSO READ: Virat Kohli hugged and consoled me when I was crying at my hotel room in Australia: Mohammed Siraj The former cricketer said that the PCB is undermining players' lives for monetary profits by intending to continue the PSL. "They are risking the lives of several individuals for their own financial gains. If it was in my hands, I would not take the big risk of organizing the remaining PSL matches. If they hold this event and face problems, then who will be responsible?” he added. ALSO READ: CSK's Michael Hussey returns COVID-19 positive again, to remain in India The Pakistan Super League was pulled up after each team played around four to five games. Reigning champions Karachi Kings drove the points table dependent on their predominant net run rate before the competition was suspended. Upwards of four teams were bolted on six points and it was hard to pick a champion side in the opposition. Following the Zimbabwe visit, Pakistan don't have any worldwide tasks up until July, when they face England for three T20Is and three ODIs. The PCB is hoping to continue the Pakistan Super League inside now and in July. In any case, it has effectively pulled in certain downers, with Javed Miandad immovably against the resumption of the league.

Javed Miandad lambasts PCB's plans to resume PSL amid COVID-19 pandemic

<p class="MsoNormal">The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Saturday announced the schedule for the remainder of the postponed Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2021, scheduled to be played from June 1. <o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">The Board of Governors was provided with a presentation and update on the report of the independent two-person fact-finding panel that was set up by the governing body to review the bio-security protocols and arrangements for PSL 6 and made recommendations on better implementation of a bio-secure bubble for future events. <o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">The Board of Governors expressed their disappointments at the shortcomings mentioned in the report. It backed the recommendations towards a zero-tolerance approach towards those who breach COVID-19 SOPs.</p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/babar-azam-is-like-sachin-tendulkar-virat-kohli-can-follow-him-to-improve-technique-aaqib-javed-376815" hreflang="en">Babar Azam is like Sachin Tendulkar; Virat Kohli can follow him to improve technique: Aaqib Javed</a></strong></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">Furthermore, a mandatory seven-day quarantine has been finalised for all participants will start from May 22. PSL 6 will resume on June 1 with the final scheduled on 20 June.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">All matches will be played at the National Stadium in Karachi with an 8 pm PST start.<o:p></o:p></p>

<h2 class="MsoNormal">PSL 6 - Complete schedule and fixture list:</h2>

<ul>
	<li class="MsoNormal">1 June: Lahore Qalandars v Islamabad United (N)<o:p></o:p></li>
	<li class="MsoNormal">2 June: Multan Sultans v Karachi Kings (N)<o:p></o:p></li>
	<li class="MsoNormal">3 June: Islamabad United v Quetta Gladiators (N)<o:p></o:p></li>
	<li class="MsoNormal">4 June: Peshawar Zalmi v Lahore Qalandars (N)<o:p></o:p></li>
	<li class="MsoNormal">5 June: Islamabad United v Karachi Kings (D); Multan Sultans v Quetta Gladiators (N)<o:p></o:p></li>
	<li class="MsoNormal">6 June: Peshawar Zalmi v Karachi Kings (N)<o:p></o:p></li>
	<li class="MsoNormal">7 June: Quetta Gladiators v Lahore Qalandars (N)<o:p></o:p></li>
	<li class="MsoNormal">8 June: Multan Sultans v Peshawar Zalmi (N)<o:p></o:p></li>
	<li class="MsoNormal">9 June: Islamabad United v Lahore Qalandars (N)<o:p></o:p></li>
	<li class="MsoNormal">10 June: Quetta Gladiators v Karachi Kings (N)<o:p></o:p></li>
	<li class="MsoNormal">11 June: Multan Sultans v Islamabad United (N)<o:p></o:p></li>
	<li class="MsoNormal">12 June: Quetta Gladiators v Peshawar Zalmi (D); Karachi Kings v Lahore Qalandars (N)<o:p></o:p></li>
	<li class="MsoNormal">13 June: Islamabad United v Peshawar Zalmi (N)<o:p></o:p></li>
	<li class="MsoNormal">14 June: Multan Sultans v Lahore Qalandars (N)</li>
	<li class="MsoNormal">16 June: Qualifier (1 v 2) (N)<o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></li>
	<li class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p>17 June: Eliminator 1 (3 v 4) (N)<o:p></o:p></li>
	<li class="MsoNormal">18 June: Eliminator 2 (loser Qualifier v winner Eliminator 1) (N)<o:p></o:p></li>
	<li class="MsoNormal"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>20 June: Final (N)<o:p></o:p></li>
</ul>


The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Saturday announced the schedule for the remainder of the postponed Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2021, scheduled to be played from June 1.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Saturday announced the schedule for the remainder of the postponed Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2021, scheduled to be played from June 1. The Board of Governors was provided with a presentation and update on the report of the independent two-person fact-finding panel that was set up by the governing body to review the bio-security protocols and arrangements for PSL 6 and made recommendations on better implementation of a bio-secure bubble for future events. The Board of Governors expressed their disappointments at the shortcomings mentioned in the report. It backed the recommendations towards a zero-tolerance approach towards those who breach COVID-19 SOPs. ALSO READ: Babar Azam is like Sachin Tendulkar; Virat Kohli can follow him to improve technique: Aaqib Javed Furthermore, a mandatory seven-day quarantine has been finalised for all participants will start from May 22. PSL 6 will resume on June 1 with the final scheduled on 20 June. All matches will be played at the National Stadium in Karachi with an 8 pm PST start. PSL 6 - Complete schedule and fixture list: 1 June: Lahore Qalandars v Islamabad United (N) 2 June: Multan Sultans v Karachi Kings (N) 3 June: Islamabad United v Quetta Gladiators (N) 4 June: Peshawar Zalmi v Lahore Qalandars (N) 5 June: Islamabad United v Karachi Kings (D); Multan Sultans v Quetta Gladiators (N) 6 June: Peshawar Zalmi v Karachi Kings (N) 7 June: Quetta Gladiators v Lahore Qalandars (N) 8 June: Multan Sultans v Peshawar Zalmi (N) 9 June: Islamabad United v Lahore Qalandars (N) 10 June: Quetta Gladiators v Karachi Kings (N) 11 June: Multan Sultans v Islamabad United (N) 12 June: Quetta Gladiators v Peshawar Zalmi (D); Karachi Kings v Lahore Qalandars (N) 13 June: Islamabad United v Peshawar Zalmi (N) 14 June: Multan Sultans v Lahore Qalandars (N) 16 June: Qualifier (1 v 2) (N) 17 June: Eliminator 1 (3 v 4) (N) 18 June: Eliminator 2 (loser Qualifier v winner Eliminator 1) (N) 20 June: Final (N)

PSL 6: Complete schedule, venue details and all you need to know

<p>The remaining 20 matches of this year's&nbsp;Pakistan&nbsp;Super&nbsp;League&nbsp;(PSL) will take place in&nbsp;Karachi's National Stadium with the final on&nbsp;June&nbsp;20, the country's&nbsp;cricket&nbsp;board said on Sunday.</p>

<p>The&nbsp;Pakistan&nbsp;Cricket&nbsp;Board (PCB) suspended its flagship tournament after seven people, including six players, tested positive for COVID-19 last month.</p>

<p>PCB's Board of Governors were disappointed by the failures highlighted in a report into the breaches of the tournament's COVID-19 standard operating procedures.</p>

<p>"The BoG endorsed all recommendations of the fact-finding panel, including robust and stringent implementation of the protocols, as well as maintaining a zero-tolerance approach towards all those who breach the COVID-19 SOPs," the PCB said in a statement.</p>

<p>Teams will begin a mandatory seven-day quarantine period from May 22 before Lahore Qalandars take on Islamabad United in the first match on&nbsp;June&nbsp;1.</p>


The remaining 20 matches of this year's Pakistan Super League (PSL) will take place in Karachi's National Stadium with the final on June 20, the country's cricket board said on Sunday.

The remaining 20 matches of this year's Pakistan Super League (PSL) will take place in Karachi's National Stadium with the final on June 20, the country's cricket board said on Sunday. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) suspended its flagship tournament after seven people, including six players, tested positive for COVID-19 last month. PCB's Board of Governors were disappointed by the failures highlighted in a report into the breaches of the tournament's COVID-19 standard operating procedures. "The BoG endorsed all recommendations of the fact-finding panel, including robust and stringent implementation of the protocols, as well as maintaining a zero-tolerance approach towards all those who breach the COVID-19 SOPs," the PCB said in a statement. Teams will begin a mandatory seven-day quarantine period from May 22 before Lahore Qalandars take on Islamabad United in the first match on June 1.

Pakistan Super League to resume in Karachi on June 1

<p class="MsoNormal">An independent fact-finding committee of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed that the bio-secure bubble for Pakistan Super League (PSL 6) was compromised on several occasions and the protocols were broken during the course of the tournament.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">The two-member committee of COVID-19 experts was established by the PCB to investigate the PSL 6 bio-bubble and what went wrong during the T20 tournament.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">The final report by Dr Syed Faisal Mahmood and Dr Salma Muhammad Abbas was submitted to the PCB chairman Ehsan Mani on March 31 with the report stating that the PSL 6 bubble was compromised several times.</p>

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<p class="MsoNormal">The PCB chief is now expected to go through the report and share the details with other PCB board members before a final call is taken on the matter.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">However, media reports from Pakistan has said that the findings of the committee didn’t blame any individual but confirmed that the bio-secure bubble was compromised on several occasions in Karachi.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">The report also said that the independent committee made recommendations on how the PCB can ensure a safe bio-secure bubble for PSL 6 when the tournament resumes in June.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">The PSL 6 was postponed mid-way by the PCB in March following rising in COVID-19 cases. Some of the foreigners and local players along with officials had tested positive for the dreaded coronavirus.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/what-does-crickets-law-book-say-on-fakhar-zaman-quinton-de-kock-run-out-incident-375466" hreflang="en">What does cricket’s law book say on Fakhar Zaman-Quinton de Kock run-out incident?</a></strong></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">Notably, the report said that the experts had called in PCB officials about breaches during the PSL 6 but the authorities didn’t respond in time.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">The PCB has said it would take action against those found to be responsible for breaching the protocols.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">Dr Sohail Saleem, head of the PCB's medical and sports sciences department, had resigned after the PSL was postponed on March 4.<o:p></o:p></p>

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An independent fact-finding committee of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed that the bio-secure bubble for Pakistan Super League (PSL 6) was compromised on several occasions and the protocols were broken during the course of the tournament.

An independent fact-finding committee of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed that the bio-secure bubble for Pakistan Super League (PSL 6) was compromised on several occasions and the protocols were broken during the course of the tournament. The two-member committee of COVID-19 experts was established by the PCB to investigate the PSL 6 bio-bubble and what went wrong during the T20 tournament. The final report by Dr Syed Faisal Mahmood and Dr Salma Muhammad Abbas was submitted to the PCB chairman Ehsan Mani on March 31 with the report stating that the PSL 6 bubble was compromised several times. ALSO READ: 'Leave QDK alone': Tabraiz Shamsi jumps in de Kock's defence after controversial Fakhar Zaman run-out The PCB chief is now expected to go through the report and share the details with other PCB board members before a final call is taken on the matter. However, media reports from Pakistan has said that the findings of the committee didn’t blame any individual but confirmed that the bio-secure bubble was compromised on several occasions in Karachi. The report also said that the independent committee made recommendations on how the PCB can ensure a safe bio-secure bubble for PSL 6 when the tournament resumes in June. The PSL 6 was postponed mid-way by the PCB in March following rising in COVID-19 cases. Some of the foreigners and local players along with officials had tested positive for the dreaded coronavirus. ALSO READ: What does cricket’s law book say on Fakhar Zaman-Quinton de Kock run-out incident? Notably, the report said that the experts had called in PCB officials about breaches during the PSL 6 but the authorities didn’t respond in time. The PCB has said it would take action against those found to be responsible for breaching the protocols. Dr Sohail Saleem, head of the PCB's medical and sports sciences department, had resigned after the PSL was postponed on March 4.

Pakistan Super League 6 bio-secure bubble was compromised on several occasions: PCB

<p>Nadeem Omar, who owns Pakistan Super League franchise Quetta Gladiators urged Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to come up with a financial model that benefits all the stakeholders involved in the T20 league.</p>

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<p>In an interview with Cricket Pakistan, Omar said that there must be regular meetings with PSL franchises and the PCB to find a solution for a financial model as soon as possible.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“We are working with PCB on the financial model. PCB needs to understand that we have put our time and money in PSL. What sort of financial model is this, in which one partner is enjoying while others are suffering? This issue can be and should be solved amicably,” said Omar.</p>

<p>“PCB presents certain arguments, which we honestly don’t understand. There is one cake, so PCB needs to decrease their share of that. They need to realize that PSL franchises have made a lot of sacrifices. PCB Chairman Ehsan Mani has assured us that there will be regular meetings from now on, in which we will work on a formula regarding the financial model,” he added.</p>

<p>The Pakistan Super League was halted midway and postponed due to the COVID-19 outbreak in the league. Pakistan's cricket board has notified that the remainder of the league with begin in June and will be played in Karachi only.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“If we start blame game, it won’t stop. So blame game won’t benefit anyone. We were maybe 10 per cent to blame and that too because PCB didn’t enforce any rules on us. PCB, as an organising party, was supposed to enforce the rules and they failed to do so,” he said.</p>

<p>“Now the plan is to gather the players and officials till 23 or 24 May, so they can quarantine for six to seven days. The league can start from the first week of June, so we can wind it up in 18 days. This is the only available window for us,” he added.</p>


Nadeem Omar, who owns Pakistan Super League franchise Quetta Gladiators urged Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to come up with a financial model that benefits all the stakeholders involved in the T20 league.

Nadeem Omar, who owns Pakistan Super League franchise Quetta Gladiators urged Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to come up with a financial model that benefits all the stakeholders involved in the T20 league. ALSO READ: 'Our team has high talent': KL Rahul on healthy competition for keeper's spot with Rishabh Pant In an interview with Cricket Pakistan, Omar said that there must be regular meetings with PSL franchises and the PCB to find a solution for a financial model as soon as possible. “We are working with PCB on the financial model. PCB needs to understand that we have put our time and money in PSL. What sort of financial model is this, in which one partner is enjoying while others are suffering? This issue can be and should be solved amicably,” said Omar. “PCB presents certain arguments, which we honestly don’t understand. There is one cake, so PCB needs to decrease their share of that. They need to realize that PSL franchises have made a lot of sacrifices. PCB Chairman Ehsan Mani has assured us that there will be regular meetings from now on, in which we will work on a formula regarding the financial model,” he added. The Pakistan Super League was halted midway and postponed due to the COVID-19 outbreak in the league. Pakistan's cricket board has notified that the remainder of the league with begin in June and will be played in Karachi only. “If we start blame game, it won’t stop. So blame game won’t benefit anyone. We were maybe 10 per cent to blame and that too because PCB didn’t enforce any rules on us. PCB, as an organising party, was supposed to enforce the rules and they failed to do so,” he said. “Now the plan is to gather the players and officials till 23 or 24 May, so they can quarantine for six to seven days. The league can start from the first week of June, so we can wind it up in 18 days. This is the only available window for us,” he added.

Quetta Gladiators owner urges PCB to come up with certain financial model for PSL

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{9d1f1563-e355-4598-bd0a-ecd250b710d8}{89}" paraid="1618069932" >Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir has taken a sly dig at the COVID-19 protocols and bio-secure bubble arrangements made by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 6.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{bed028d8-2dff-41d5-ae8b-a4ab81ee9212}{95}" paraid="460494271" >PSL 6 was postponed mid-way through the tournament after several COVID-19 positive cases were reported within squads. Amir has said that PCB shouldn't have allowed outsiders inside the hotel where the players and officials were staying for the tournament.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{190a2d66-bf34-4141-8579-95a82f073d9f}{232}" paraid="1217948477" >Amir further said that there were two lifts at the hotel for player and visitors but were divided by a wooden stand while taking a jibe that&nbsp;the virus would not go away after seeing that piece of wood.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{8422d634-abd6-4cbe-9d45-174e6e4447f9}{205}" paraid="367089951" >“There were two lifts at the hotel, one for players and others for the rest of the visitors. There was a wooden stand to separate the two but the people using the lifts could still talk and see each other. Covid would not run away after seeing that piece of wood,” Amir made a tongue-in-cheek comment&nbsp;during an interview with Cricket Pakistan.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{8422d634-abd6-4cbe-9d45-174e6e4447f9}{205}" paraid="367089951" ><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/kl-rahul-will-be-disappointed-vvs-laxman-explains-flaws-in-batsmans-technique-371389" hreflang="en">'KL Rahul will be disappointed...': VVS Laxman explains flaws in batsman's technique</a></strong></p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{bb99b50d-ba5f-413f-bee4-b3076d668f59}{250}" paraid="1162340277" >“Outsiders should not have been allowed at the hotel and the staff should have stayed in the bubble throughout the event,” he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{7a19a87b-c599-41f5-9b72-df8303c28781}{149}" paraid="1097269997" >Amir further compared PCB's bio-secure bubble for PSL 6 with arrangements made by other cricket tournaments in the world.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{41ad6f47-37f8-48db-8ee5-4c94c7a9082b}{43}" paraid="1447021573" >“I played at the T10 League and the Lanka Premier League (LPL) where the hotel was fully booked for the players and no outsiders were allowed. Every team had their separate lifts and teams were restricted to their designated floors,” he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{41ad6f47-37f8-48db-8ee5-4c94c7a9082b}{43}" paraid="1447021573" ><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/resign-or-become-sarfaraz-20-shoaib-akhtar-to-babar-azam-after-fallout-with-selectors-371166" hreflang="en">Resign or become Sarfaraz 2.0: Shoaib Akhtar to Babar Azam after fallout with selectors</a></strong></p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{41ad6f47-37f8-48db-8ee5-4c94c7a9082b}{59}" paraid="1244949913" >“Each team had their separate gym and pool sessions. After one team had used the gym the other had to wait for 20 minutes so that the area could be sanitized properly,” he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{d3deb430-c1c7-42ad-8432-325ef352f916}{240}" paraid="859418024" >The PSL 6 was postponed on March 4 after multiple coronavirus cases were reported among players and staff. There were even reports of several breaches during the tournament. However, the PCB is now looking to conduct the remaining matches in June.&nbsp;</p>


Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir has taken a sly dig at the COVID-19 protocols and bio-secure bubble arrangements made by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 6.

Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir has taken a sly dig at the COVID-19 protocols and bio-secure bubble arrangements made by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 6. PSL 6 was postponed mid-way through the tournament after several COVID-19 positive cases were reported within squads. Amir has said that PCB shouldn't have allowed outsiders inside the hotel where the players and officials were staying for the tournament. Amir further said that there were two lifts at the hotel for player and visitors but were divided by a wooden stand while taking a jibe that the virus would not go away after seeing that piece of wood. “There were two lifts at the hotel, one for players and others for the rest of the visitors. There was a wooden stand to separate the two but the people using the lifts could still talk and see each other. Covid would not run away after seeing that piece of wood,” Amir made a tongue-in-cheek comment during an interview with Cricket Pakistan. ALSO READ: 'KL Rahul will be disappointed...': VVS Laxman explains flaws in batsman's technique “Outsiders should not have been allowed at the hotel and the staff should have stayed in the bubble throughout the event,” he added. Amir further compared PCB's bio-secure bubble for PSL 6 with arrangements made by other cricket tournaments in the world. “I played at the T10 League and the Lanka Premier League (LPL) where the hotel was fully booked for the players and no outsiders were allowed. Every team had their separate lifts and teams were restricted to their designated floors,” he said. ALSO READ: Resign or become Sarfaraz 2.0: Shoaib Akhtar to Babar Azam after fallout with selectors “Each team had their separate gym and pool sessions. After one team had used the gym the other had to wait for 20 minutes so that the area could be sanitized properly,” he added. The PSL 6 was postponed on March 4 after multiple coronavirus cases were reported among players and staff. There were even reports of several breaches during the tournament. However, the PCB is now looking to conduct the remaining matches in June.

Mohammad Amir takes cheeky dig at PCB's bio-secure bubble for PSL 6

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{35b64217-6439-4d6c-839d-86ba0607255f}{203}" paraid="1379412963" >After the postponement of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 6, franchise owners are set to present a list of&nbsp;grievances to Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Ehsan Mani on Monday during a virtual meeting.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{9f8c7322-5640-41cf-b7c6-4e6933c6e872}{138}" paraid="1601237759" >According to reports, PSL 6 franchise owners are expected to seek a refund&nbsp;of their submitted fees if the tournament cannot be completed in future. While PCB has assured that they will look to find&nbsp;time to complete the postponed PSL 6, the packed calendar makes things tricky for the&nbsp;organisers.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{dadb05f1-9897-49f2-8231-d73142a4fae0}{218}" paraid="1757065840" >The PSL franchise owners have been left upset and disappointed by the approach of PCB CEO Wasim Khan, who reportedly was pushed on the back foot during a meeting as he shared the responsibility of mismanagement&nbsp;with a wide range of shareholders during the tournament.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{dadb05f1-9897-49f2-8231-d73142a4fae0}{218}" paraid="1757065840" ><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/denying-ms-dhoni-to-play-his-potential-last-ipl-in-chennai-franchises-left-unhappy-over-scheduling-368834" hreflang="en">Denying MS Dhoni to play his potential last IPL in Chennai: Franchises left unhappy over scheduling</a></strong></p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{439b32b3-2cfb-4e6f-afe7-9f08b549a2b4}{15}" paraid="98246821" >Whereas, the PCB has also formed a two-member fact-finding committee panel that has also left the owners unhappy. While the panel has been asked to&nbsp;investigate&nbsp;the breaches in the Standard Operating&nbsp;Protocol&nbsp;(SOPs)&nbsp;following the postponement of PSL 6, the owners have been left fuming as they were not taken into consideration while&nbsp;finalising&nbsp;the move.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{604aaa53-dfd0-424b-b3ce-6acc2f75c2c1}{213}" paraid="1421632287" >The franchise owners are also&nbsp;extremely&nbsp;concerned about financial losses. Notably, most foreign players have been paid 70 per cent of their fees despite featuring in four or five matches. Meanwhile, it is not yet clear whether any amount will be&nbsp;retrieved&nbsp;from the&nbsp;players who are not willing to participate in the tournament further.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{604aaa53-dfd0-424b-b3ce-6acc2f75c2c1}{213}" paraid="1421632287" ><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/shahid-afridis-daughter-to-get-engaged-with-this-pakistan-pacer-reports-368765" hreflang="en">Shahid Afridi's daughter to get engaged with this Pakistan pacer: Reports</a></strong></p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{a3dcc781-c338-4f12-97f7-6e4291c8c480}{251}" paraid="763054295" >Earlier, former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar had slammed the PCB for its “incompetence” as he said the latest incident has destroyed the PSL brand.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{a3dcc781-c338-4f12-97f7-6e4291c8c480}{237}" paraid="152148543" >"PSL brand got destroyed again just because of the incompetence. And the&nbsp;one's&nbsp;who do not even know how to write a prescription or see X-rays are PCB's doctors. I have witnessed this when I used to play, they (PCB doctors) did not know how to see X-rays. Nothing has changed so far," Akhtar said in his YouTube channel.</p>


After the postponement of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 6, franchise owners are set to present a list of grievances to Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Ehsan Mani on Monday during a virtual meeting.

After the postponement of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 6, franchise owners are set to present a list of grievances to Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Ehsan Mani on Monday during a virtual meeting. According to reports, PSL 6 franchise owners are expected to seek a refund of their submitted fees if the tournament cannot be completed in future. While PCB has assured that they will look to find time to complete the postponed PSL 6, the packed calendar makes things tricky for the organisers. The PSL franchise owners have been left upset and disappointed by the approach of PCB CEO Wasim Khan, who reportedly was pushed on the back foot during a meeting as he shared the responsibility of mismanagement with a wide range of shareholders during the tournament. ALSO READ: Denying MS Dhoni to play his potential last IPL in Chennai: Franchises left unhappy over scheduling Whereas, the PCB has also formed a two-member fact-finding committee panel that has also left the owners unhappy. While the panel has been asked to investigate the breaches in the Standard Operating Protocol (SOPs) following the postponement of PSL 6, the owners have been left fuming as they were not taken into consideration while finalising the move. The franchise owners are also extremely concerned about financial losses. Notably, most foreign players have been paid 70 per cent of their fees despite featuring in four or five matches. Meanwhile, it is not yet clear whether any amount will be retrieved from the players who are not willing to participate in the tournament further. ALSO READ: Shahid Afridi's daughter to get engaged with this Pakistan pacer: Reports Earlier, former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar had slammed the PCB for its “incompetence” as he said the latest incident has destroyed the PSL brand. "PSL brand got destroyed again just because of the incompetence. And the one's who do not even know how to write a prescription or see X-rays are PCB's doctors. I have witnessed this when I used to play, they (PCB doctors) did not know how to see X-rays. Nothing has changed so far," Akhtar said in his YouTube channel.

PSL 6 botch: Franchise owners set to submit list of grievances to PCB chairman

<p>The ongoing Pakistan Super League has been postponed indefinitely due to a coronavirus outbreak. The decision was taken in a meeting between the organising committee and the team owners and management on Thursday due to recent COVID-19 cases reported in the league.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar slammed the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and urged Prime Minister Imran Khan to look into the matter. He even asked the top courts of the country to take a "very good look at the matter."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"You (PCB) played with the lives of the people and at the same time, you played with the reputation of the country... Where is the Chairman of PCB, he has to be answerable. I request the higher authorities and to the honourable courts to take a very good look at this matter... Where is Mani? Come to the front and answer. You have damaged Pakistan's reputation by ruining PSL. I am asking the higher authorities and the Prime Minister, sir look into this matter. This is an insult to Pakistan and Pakistan cricket," Akhtar said on his YouTube channel.</p>

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<p>"It is time for blame-game. But you have to admit that this the responsibility of the medical panel and the bio-secure bubble should have been properly maintained. There should be strict inquiry against the medical panel... The medical panel should not be spared," Akhtar said in the video he posted on his YouTube channel.</p>

<p>"... The medical panel should be punished and I request the higher authorities because they played with the lives of the people... All the blame has been put on Wasim Khan and he has been asked to face everything. Who has brought Wasim Khan? Ehsan Mani (brought him). Where is Mani Sahab? Is this the responsibility of Wasim Khan to answer here? Ehsan Mani should give the answer," he added.</p>

<p>Last month, Peshawar Zalmi skipper Wahab Riaz and coach Daren Sammy breached the coronavirus bubble, however, the board (PCB) allowed the duo to join the side after testing negative for the coronavirus.</p>

<p>"Aren't you (PCB) that smart to book an entire hotel. People are getting married there, getting haircuts. Daren Sammy getting out. I fail to understand, why would you (Javed Afridi) breach the bio-secure bubble. I am asking the same question to Wahab Riaz," Akhtar said.</p>

<p>Akhtar said: "PSL brand got destroyed again just because of the incompetence. And the one's who do not even know how to write a prescription or see X-rays are PCB's doctors. I have witnessed this when I used to play, they (PCB doctors) did not know how to see X-rays. Nothing has changed so far."</p>


The ongoing Pakistan Super League has been postponed indefinitely due to a coronavirus outbreak. The decision was taken in a meeting between the organising committee and the team owners and management on Thursday due to recent COVID-19 cases reported in the league.

The ongoing Pakistan Super League has been postponed indefinitely due to a coronavirus outbreak. The decision was taken in a meeting between the organising committee and the team owners and management on Thursday due to recent COVID-19 cases reported in the league. Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar slammed the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and urged Prime Minister Imran Khan to look into the matter. He even asked the top courts of the country to take a "very good look at the matter." "You (PCB) played with the lives of the people and at the same time, you played with the reputation of the country... Where is the Chairman of PCB, he has to be answerable. I request the higher authorities and to the honourable courts to take a very good look at this matter... Where is Mani? Come to the front and answer. You have damaged Pakistan's reputation by ruining PSL. I am asking the higher authorities and the Prime Minister, sir look into this matter. This is an insult to Pakistan and Pakistan cricket," Akhtar said on his YouTube channel. × "It is time for blame-game. But you have to admit that this the responsibility of the medical panel and the bio-secure bubble should have been properly maintained. There should be strict inquiry against the medical panel... The medical panel should not be spared," Akhtar said in the video he posted on his YouTube channel. "... The medical panel should be punished and I request the higher authorities because they played with the lives of the people... All the blame has been put on Wasim Khan and he has been asked to face everything. Who has brought Wasim Khan? Ehsan Mani (brought him). Where is Mani Sahab? Is this the responsibility of Wasim Khan to answer here? Ehsan Mani should give the answer," he added. Last month, Peshawar Zalmi skipper Wahab Riaz and coach Daren Sammy breached the coronavirus bubble, however, the board (PCB) allowed the duo to join the side after testing negative for the coronavirus. "Aren't you (PCB) that smart to book an entire hotel. People are getting married there, getting haircuts. Daren Sammy getting out. I fail to understand, why would you (Javed Afridi) breach the bio-secure bubble. I am asking the same question to Wahab Riaz," Akhtar said. Akhtar said: "PSL brand got destroyed again just because of the incompetence. And the one's who do not even know how to write a prescription or see X-rays are PCB's doctors. I have witnessed this when I used to play, they (PCB doctors) did not know how to see X-rays. Nothing has changed so far."

'PSL brand destroyed': Shoaib Akhtar slams 'incompetent' PCB after league's postponement

<p>The on-going Pakistan Super League has been postponed indefinitely due to a coronavirus outbreak. The decision was taken in a meeting between the organising committee and the team owners and management on Thursday due to recent COVID-19 cases reported in the league.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"The decision was made after seven cases were reported in the competition, which had started on 20 February," an official release from the PCB stated.</p>

<p>The board took this decision a day after three people tested positive for coronavirus. This included Quetta Gladiators batsman Tom Baton and Karachi Kings fielding coach Kamran Khan.</p>

<p>Earlier, a PSL fixture was postponed by a day after Quetta's Fawad Ahmed testing positive for the contagious virus.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The previous edition of the T20 league faced postponement due to coronavirus pandemic, and the league was rescheduled and hosted it last November.</p>


The on-going Pakistan Super League has been postponed indefinitely due to a coronavirus outbreak. The decision was taken in a meeting between the organising committee and the team owners and management on Thursday due to recent COVID-19 cases reported in the league.

The on-going Pakistan Super League has been postponed indefinitely due to a coronavirus outbreak. The decision was taken in a meeting between the organising committee and the team owners and management on Thursday due to recent COVID-19 cases reported in the league. ALSO READ: 'Welcome to the club': Yuvraj Singh congratulates Kieron Pollard on smashing 6 sixes "The decision was made after seven cases were reported in the competition, which had started on 20 February," an official release from the PCB stated. The board took this decision a day after three people tested positive for coronavirus. This included Quetta Gladiators batsman Tom Baton and Karachi Kings fielding coach Kamran Khan. Earlier, a PSL fixture was postponed by a day after Quetta's Fawad Ahmed testing positive for the contagious virus. The previous edition of the T20 league faced postponement due to coronavirus pandemic, and the league was rescheduled and hosted it last November.

Pakistan Super League postponed indefinitely due to COVID-19: PCB

<p>The anthem for the sixth edition of Pakistan Super League has been released and attracted a lot of attention. Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar's reaction to the song has gone viral.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The song featured Naseebo Lal, Young Stunners and Aima Baig and it's called 'Groove Mera'. Shoaib Akhtar was quick to criticise the lyrics of the song and said that they could have been better.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Akhtar went on to describe his first reaction to the song, he said that it felt like someone was "forcing him to walk on hot desert barefoot".</p>

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<p>Akhtar further took to social media platform to post a video and again criticise the newly released PSL 2021 anthem.</p>

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Full review: <a href="https://t.co/WozlCcSSrg">https://t.co/WozlCcSSrg</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/psl6anthem?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#psl6anthem</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PSL6?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PSL6</a> <a href="https://t.co/zfcQrNvruu">pic.twitter.com/zfcQrNvruu</a></p>
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<p>Shoaib Akhtar's reaction went viral on the internet making several netizens laugh.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Shoaib posted a new video on his YouTube channel, where he said:&nbsp;"If the 10 worst songs of the PSL are compiled, this song will be number one. Do you have any shame?&nbsp;My kids are scared of this song. When they don't sleep, I tell them I'll play it for them. That immediately scares them."&nbsp;</p>

<p>The video, that was launched on February 6, attracted 2.5 million views on YouTube. Many players, including Wahab Riaz, featured in the video.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The tournament kicks off on February 20 at Karachi's National Stadium with the first T20 being played between the Karachi Kings and Quetta Gladiators.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Karachi Kings won the previous edition of the tournament. They defeated Lahore Qalandars to lift their maiden title.</p>


The anthem for the sixth edition of Pakistan Super League has been released and attracted a lot of attention. Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar's reaction to the song has gone viral.

The anthem for the sixth edition of Pakistan Super League has been released and attracted a lot of attention. Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar's reaction to the song has gone viral. ALSO READ: ICC Test Rankings: Virat Kohli slips to fifth spot as Joe Root enters top 3 The song featured Naseebo Lal, Young Stunners and Aima Baig and it's called 'Groove Mera'. Shoaib Akhtar was quick to criticise the lyrics of the song and said that they could have been better. Akhtar went on to describe his first reaction to the song, he said that it felt like someone was "forcing him to walk on hot desert barefoot". × Akhtar further took to social media platform to post a video and again criticise the newly released PSL 2021 anthem. Really disappointed by the anthem this year. Is this how you're taking PSL brand up? Going down every year. Kon banata hai yeh. Full review: https://t.co/WozlCcSSrg#psl6anthem #PSL6 pic.twitter.com/zfcQrNvruu — Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) February 10, 2021 × Shoaib Akhtar's reaction went viral on the internet making several netizens laugh. Twitter ky so called blogger sun lo hm bolty hain to tum log hamain katne ko atty ho, 🌚🤣 pic.twitter.com/2aTq1i0fnS — مان علی (@ik_tiger_) February 10, 2021 × Shoaib posted a new video on his YouTube channel, where he said: "If the 10 worst songs of the PSL are compiled, this song will be number one. Do you have any shame? My kids are scared of this song. When they don't sleep, I tell them I'll play it for them. That immediately scares them." The video, that was launched on February 6, attracted 2.5 million views on YouTube. Many players, including Wahab Riaz, featured in the video. The tournament kicks off on February 20 at Karachi's National Stadium with the first T20 being played between the Karachi Kings and Quetta Gladiators. Karachi Kings won the previous edition of the tournament. They defeated Lahore Qalandars to lift their maiden title.

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<p>One of the world's leading batsman, Babar Azam knocked a commanding half century to help the Karachi Kings win their first Pakistan Super League title with a five-wicket win over the Lahore Qalandars Tuesday.</p>

<p>Azam smashed seven boundaries in his 49-ball 63, but it was skipper Imad Wasim who hit the winning boundary to help the Kings overhaul a modest 135-run target in 18.4 overs.</p>

<p>The final -- one of the most anticipated in the PSL's short history, given the rivalry between Pakistan's two biggest cities -- failed to live up to the hype as Lahore managed just 134-7 after winning the toss and batting on a flat National Stadium pitch.</p>

<p>With Azam, the world number two batsman in Twenty20 international rankings, on Karachi's side it proved an easy chase, despite losing three wickets from 110-2 to 124-5.</p>

<p>The Kings will take home a glittering trophy plus a $500,000 purse, while Lahore received $200,000.</p>

<p>The fifth edition of Pakistan's inaugural Twenty20 league started on February 20, but was abandoned after 30 of its 34 matches after England player Alex Hales, playing for Kings, reported symptoms of Covid-19.</p>

<p>It resumed on Saturday behind closed doors, with the Kings beating the Multan Sultans in the qualifier while Lahore downed Peshawar Zalmi and the Sultans in two eliminators to book a place in the final.</p>

<p>Lahore lost their way after a confident 68-run start in ten overs, provided by Bangladeshi opener Tamim Iqbal (35) and Fakhar Zaman (27).</p>

<p>They lost both of them and Mohammad Hafeez in the space of seven deliveries with the addition of just two runs, spoiling a solid start.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Iqbal struck four boundaries and a six off 38 balls while Zaman had four boundaries in his 24-ball stay.</p>

<p>Karachi pace trio Umaid Asif (2-18), Waqas Maqsood (2-18) and Arshad Iqbal (2-26) bowled nagging line and length to keep the flow of runs down as well as taking wickets.</p>


One of the world's leading batsman, Babar Azam knocked a commanding half century to help the Karachi Kings win their first Pakistan Super League title with a five-wicket win over the Lahore Qalandars Tuesday.

One of the world's leading batsman, Babar Azam knocked a commanding half century to help the Karachi Kings win their first Pakistan Super League title with a five-wicket win over the Lahore Qalandars Tuesday. Azam smashed seven boundaries in his 49-ball 63, but it was skipper Imad Wasim who hit the winning boundary to help the Kings overhaul a modest 135-run target in 18.4 overs. The final -- one of the most anticipated in the PSL's short history, given the rivalry between Pakistan's two biggest cities -- failed to live up to the hype as Lahore managed just 134-7 after winning the toss and batting on a flat National Stadium pitch. With Azam, the world number two batsman in Twenty20 international rankings, on Karachi's side it proved an easy chase, despite losing three wickets from 110-2 to 124-5. The Kings will take home a glittering trophy plus a $500,000 purse, while Lahore received $200,000. The fifth edition of Pakistan's inaugural Twenty20 league started on February 20, but was abandoned after 30 of its 34 matches after England player Alex Hales, playing for Kings, reported symptoms of Covid-19. It resumed on Saturday behind closed doors, with the Kings beating the Multan Sultans in the qualifier while Lahore downed Peshawar Zalmi and the Sultans in two eliminators to book a place in the final. Lahore lost their way after a confident 68-run start in ten overs, provided by Bangladeshi opener Tamim Iqbal (35) and Fakhar Zaman (27). They lost both of them and Mohammad Hafeez in the space of seven deliveries with the addition of just two runs, spoiling a solid start. Iqbal struck four boundaries and a six off 38 balls while Zaman had four boundaries in his 24-ball stay. Karachi pace trio Umaid Asif (2-18), Waqas Maqsood (2-18) and Arshad Iqbal (2-26) bowled nagging line and length to keep the flow of runs down as well as taking wickets.

Karachi Kings win Covid-hit Pakistan Super League

<p>Pakistan Super League is ready to host the remainder of matches in Karachi after they were forced to postpone the second round due to spread of COVID-19. However, one of the top four teams was brutally trolled even before the playoffs began.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Karachi Kings is one of the top four teams that will be playing to win the tournament. However, even before the playoffs commenced, the team has been trolled after they shared a picture of Sherfane Rutherford.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Caribbean batsman has joined Karachi Kings (KK) as a replacement for Chris Jordan, who has pulled out due to international fixtures.</p>

<p>Sherfane Rutherford, who was also a part of IPL-winning Mumbai Indians, arrived in Pakistan directly from UAE. KK posted a picture of the player on his arrival which became a talking point on the internet.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In the picture, Rutherford was seen wearing MI's kit.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Netizens trolled the team brutally. Take a look:&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The playoffs of Pakistan Super League (PSL) has faced back-to-back setbacks as star players like Darren Sammy and Mitchell McCleneghan have withdrawn from the league.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to Pakistan Cricket Board, PSL playoffs will be played between November 14 to 17 in Karachi. The PCB has also announced the squads for the playoffs.&nbsp;</p>


Pakistan Super League is ready to host the remainder of matches in Karachi after they were forced to postpone the second round due to spread of COVID-19. However, one of the top four teams was brutally trolled even before the playoffs began.

Pakistan Super League is ready to host the remainder of matches in Karachi after they were forced to postpone the second round due to spread of COVID-19. However, one of the top four teams was brutally trolled even before the playoffs began. Karachi Kings is one of the top four teams that will be playing to win the tournament. However, even before the playoffs commenced, the team has been trolled after they shared a picture of Sherfane Rutherford. The Caribbean batsman has joined Karachi Kings (KK) as a replacement for Chris Jordan, who has pulled out due to international fixtures. Sherfane Rutherford, who was also a part of IPL-winning Mumbai Indians, arrived in Pakistan directly from UAE. KK posted a picture of the player on his arrival which became a talking point on the internet. Arrival of our 👑 #King #SherfaneRutherford for the Playoffs of #HBLPSLV 👊🏻 Karachi Kings Phir Se Tayyar Hai‼️#HBLPSLV #KarachiKings #YehHaiKarachi #PhirSeTayyarHain pic.twitter.com/qGMNBAf7dG — Karachi Kings (@KarachiKingsARY) November 11, 2020 × In the picture, Rutherford was seen wearing MI's kit. Netizens trolled the team brutally. Take a look: Mumbai Indians hahaha — Mohammad Ali (@MohammadAli1A) November 11, 2020 × Bechare k lie Karachi ka track suit to bhej dete Mumbai Indians ka pehn k aa raha ha — Hashir Bin Ahmed (@HashirBinAhmed) November 12, 2020 × Atleast offer him jacket and mask. — amitbhat (@amitbhat25) November 12, 2020 × Plzz send them karachi kings tracksuit to wear ...😂@mipaltan @BCCI @TheRealPCB — Navin Kumar (@NavinKu16194675) November 12, 2020 × The playoffs of Pakistan Super League (PSL) has faced back-to-back setbacks as star players like Darren Sammy and Mitchell McCleneghan have withdrawn from the league. According to Pakistan Cricket Board, PSL playoffs will be played between November 14 to 17 in Karachi. The PCB has also announced the squads for the playoffs.

Karachi King get trolled as Sherfane Rutherford lands in Pakistan in MI kit

<p>Swashbuckling England batsman Alex Hales has been tested for the novel coronavirus. Hales was in Pakistan while plying trade with Karachi Kings before the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2020 got called off amid the COVID-19 pandemic.&nbsp;</p>

<p>PSL 2020 was one of the sporting events to get postponed much later than other cricket tournaments&nbsp;across the world.&nbsp;While the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and government reacted late in calling off the tournament, the matches were being played behind closed doors.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Hales is now under self-quarantine after returning from Pakistan<em>.</em> Earlier, the overseas players had left Pakistan on an urgent basis after the World Health Organisation declared the COVID-19 a pandemic.&nbsp;All PSL 2020 players, team management, &nbsp;PCB officials and broadcasters to undergo COVID-19 tests.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Commentator and former Pakistan cricketer Ramiz Raza had revealed that one foreign player had symptoms of COVID-19. Taking to social media platform Twitter, Raza on Tuesday said that Hales has self-quarantined himself while adding he is ready to have his coronavirus test.</p>

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<p>Multan Sultans, Peshawar Zalmi, Karachi Kings and Lahore Qalandars had qualified for the semi-fiinals of PSL 2020 only to see the tournament getting postponed amid coronavirus outbreak. &nbsp;</p>


Swashbuckling England batsman Alex Hales has been tested for the novel coronavirus. Hales was in Pakistan while plying trade with Karachi Kings before the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2020 got called off amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Swashbuckling England batsman Alex Hales has been tested for the novel coronavirus. Hales was in Pakistan while plying trade with Karachi Kings before the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2020 got called off amid the COVID-19 pandemic. PSL 2020 was one of the sporting events to get postponed much later than other cricket tournaments across the world. While the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and government reacted late in calling off the tournament, the matches were being played behind closed doors. Hales is now under self-quarantine after returning from Pakistan. Earlier, the overseas players had left Pakistan on an urgent basis after the World Health Organisation declared the COVID-19 a pandemic. All PSL 2020 players, team management, PCB officials and broadcasters to undergo COVID-19 tests. An update on my situation, stay safe everyone pic.twitter.com/8mDPOBGmI8 — Alex Hales (@AlexHales1) March 17, 2020 × Commentator and former Pakistan cricketer Ramiz Raza had revealed that one foreign player had symptoms of COVID-19. Taking to social media platform Twitter, Raza on Tuesday said that Hales has self-quarantined himself while adding he is ready to have his coronavirus test. Latest on Alex Hales is that he has self quarantined himself. No tests. Good news. Here I am though ready for my Corona test. — Ramiz Raja (@iramizraja) March 17, 2020 × Multan Sultans, Peshawar Zalmi, Karachi Kings and Lahore Qalandars had qualified for the semi-fiinals of PSL 2020 only to see the tournament getting postponed amid coronavirus outbreak.

England batsman Alex Hales in self-quarantine, all PSL 2020 players and officials to undergo COVID-19 tests

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