<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>
— muzamilasif (@muzamilasif4) <a href="https://twitter.com/muzamilasif4/status/1486195113571360774?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 26, 2022</a></blockquote>
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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.

SHOCKING VISUALS! Fire breaks out at National Stadium in Karachi before PSL 2022's opener - Watch

<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">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" <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cricket?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Cricket</a></p>
— Saj Sadiq (@SajSadiqCricket) <a href="https://twitter.com/SajSadiqCricket/status/1472635938950066176?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2021</a></blockquote>
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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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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Kindly note the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ipl?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ipl</a> has gone passed the English premier league in terms of popularity and revenue. In few years time <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IPL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IPL</a> will be the biggest sports league , in my point of view <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ipl?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ipl</a> is the best thing happened to cricket . The <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ipl?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ipl</a> cannot be compared even with the world cup.</p>
— karthick (@karthicraja94) <a href="https://twitter.com/karthicraja94/status/1472655541897887745?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2021</a></blockquote>
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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>
— Muhammad Usman (@iUsmAn97) <a href="https://twitter.com/iUsmAn97/status/1472664513765851143?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2021</a></blockquote>
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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>
— LALITH (@LALITH1832) <a href="https://twitter.com/LALITH1832/status/1472813960197857282?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 20, 2021</a></blockquote>
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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>

<p class="MsoNormal"><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-rahul-dravid-to-coach-indian-mens-team-on-sri-lanka-tour-386192" hreflang="en">Cricket: Rahul Dravid to coach Indian men's team on Sri Lanka tour</a></strong><o:p></o:p></p>

<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>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/csks-michael-hussey-returns-covid-19-positive-again-to-remain-in-india-384280" hreflang="en">CSK's Michael Hussey returns COVID-19 positive again, to remain in India</a></strong></p>

<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>

<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p>


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>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/welcome-to-the-club-yuvraj-singh-congratulates-kieron-pollard-on-smashing-6-sixes-367881" hreflang="en">'Welcome to the club': Yuvraj Singh congratulates Kieron Pollard on smashing 6 sixes</a></p>

<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 dir="ltr" lang="en">Plzz send them karachi kings tracksuit to wear ...😂<a href="https://twitter.com/mipaltan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@mipaltan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BCCI?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BCCI</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/TheRealPCB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheRealPCB</a></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

<p>Pakistan's Twenty20 cricket league was suspended Tuesday just hours before the start of the semi-finals because of the coronavirus pandemic.</p>

<p>The Pakistan Super League (PSL) announced last week that the playoffs would be truncated with this week's semi-finals and final in Lahore to be played with no spectators to prevent the spread of COVID-19.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The final had already been brought forward from Sunday to Wednesday.</p>

<p>However a spike in coronavirus cases this week and an exodus of international players from the country appears to have forced authorities to reconsider.</p>

<p>"PSL 2020 remaining matches are postponed, to be rescheduled and more details to follow in due course," the Pakistan Cricket Board said on Twitter.</p>

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<p>The announcement comes a day after Pakistan said it had also postponed an upcoming tour next month by Bangladesh.</p>

<p>Pakistan has recorded more than 100 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus but no deaths so far.</p>

<p>However, officials have tested fewer than 1,000 potential cases in the country of about 215 million people, where healthcare is frequently inadequate following decades of under-investment.</p>

<p>The month-long PSL began in February, with games held solely in stadiums across the cricket-mad country for the first time in its five-year history.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Previous seasons saw a portion of matches held in the United Arab Emirates over security fears.</p>

<p>A deadly 2009 attack on the Sri Lanka team bus halted international cricket tours to Pakistan, but visits are gradually resuming following an improvement in security.</p>


Pakistan's Twenty20 cricket league was suspended Tuesday just hours before the start of the semi-finals because of the coronavirus pandemic. The Pakistan Super League (PSL) announced last week that the playoffs would be truncated with this week's semi-finals and final in Lahore to be played with no spectators to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Pakistan's Twenty20 cricket league was suspended Tuesday just hours before the start of the semi-finals because of the coronavirus pandemic. The Pakistan Super League (PSL) announced last week that the playoffs would be truncated with this week's semi-finals and final in Lahore to be played with no spectators to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The final had already been brought forward from Sunday to Wednesday. However a spike in coronavirus cases this week and an exodus of international players from the country appears to have forced authorities to reconsider. "PSL 2020 remaining matches are postponed, to be rescheduled and more details to follow in due course," the Pakistan Cricket Board said on Twitter. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT#HBLPSLV postponed, to be rescheduled. More details to follow in due course. — PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) March 17, 2020 × The announcement comes a day after Pakistan said it had also postponed an upcoming tour next month by Bangladesh. Pakistan has recorded more than 100 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus but no deaths so far. However, officials have tested fewer than 1,000 potential cases in the country of about 215 million people, where healthcare is frequently inadequate following decades of under-investment. The month-long PSL began in February, with games held solely in stadiums across the cricket-mad country for the first time in its five-year history. Previous seasons saw a portion of matches held in the United Arab Emirates over security fears. A deadly 2009 attack on the Sri Lanka team bus halted international cricket tours to Pakistan, but visits are gradually resuming following an improvement in security.

Pakistan Super League 2020 semis postponed amid coronavirus outbreak

<p>Pakistan cricket authorities appeared Thursday to brush off fears for the coronavirus pandemic as it prepared to host several Pakistan Super League matches in the bustling commercial hub of Karachi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The city of at least 15 million people is set to host five Twenty20 league games starting Thursday evening at the national stadium, which can hold up to 30,000 spectators.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The decision to move ahead with the league comes as anxiety escalated globally about the potential of unchecked transmission of the virus at big sports events.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sporting events around the world have been cancelled or postponed over the virus, including the suspension of NBA games in North America.</p>

<p>Social media users in Pakistan voiced concerns over authorities continuing to host games despite a rise in coronavirus cases.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Still trying to understand why PSL hasn't been canceled during a GLOBAL PANDEMIC," tweeted Pakistan novelist Fatima Bhutto.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"World's best sports events are cancelled but in Pakistan flight operations are still going on, PSL is still not banned... Where we're headed?" added Twitter user Asim Siddiq.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, officials insisted the situation was under control.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a statement released by the Pakistan Cricket Board, officials encouraged fans attending games to wash their hands and refrain from hugging, shaking hands and spitting.</p>

<p>"We have ensured all kinds of safety measures at the PSL matches, so the people can enjoy cricket," said Murtaza Wahab, the provincial government spokesman.</p>

<p>"Spectators would be scanned and they would be able to wash and sanitise their hands before entering into the stadium."</p>

<p>Pakistan has recorded just 20 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus -- including several in Karachi -- but no deaths, according to Mumtaz Ali Khan from the National Institute of Health.</p>

<p>However, there are fears that officials have yet to test large swathes of the population in earnest due to a lack of resources and decades of underinvestment in the country’s health sector.</p>

<p>This year’s PSL tournament is the first in the league’s five-year history to in its entirety on home soil.</p>

<p>Previous seasons saw a portion of matches held in the United Arab Emirates over security fears.</p>


Pakistan cricket authorities appeared Thursday to brush off fears for the coronavirus pandemic as it prepared to host several Pakistan Super League matches in the bustling commercial hub of Karachi.

Pakistan cricket authorities appeared Thursday to brush off fears for the coronavirus pandemic as it prepared to host several Pakistan Super League matches in the bustling commercial hub of Karachi. The city of at least 15 million people is set to host five Twenty20 league games starting Thursday evening at the national stadium, which can hold up to 30,000 spectators. The decision to move ahead with the league comes as anxiety escalated globally about the potential of unchecked transmission of the virus at big sports events. Sporting events around the world have been cancelled or postponed over the virus, including the suspension of NBA games in North America. Social media users in Pakistan voiced concerns over authorities continuing to host games despite a rise in coronavirus cases. "Still trying to understand why PSL hasn't been canceled during a GLOBAL PANDEMIC," tweeted Pakistan novelist Fatima Bhutto. "World's best sports events are cancelled but in Pakistan flight operations are still going on, PSL is still not banned... Where we're headed?" added Twitter user Asim Siddiq. However, officials insisted the situation was under control. In a statement released by the Pakistan Cricket Board, officials encouraged fans attending games to wash their hands and refrain from hugging, shaking hands and spitting. "We have ensured all kinds of safety measures at the PSL matches, so the people can enjoy cricket," said Murtaza Wahab, the provincial government spokesman. "Spectators would be scanned and they would be able to wash and sanitise their hands before entering into the stadium." Pakistan has recorded just 20 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus -- including several in Karachi -- but no deaths, according to Mumtaz Ali Khan from the National Institute of Health. However, there are fears that officials have yet to test large swathes of the population in earnest due to a lack of resources and decades of underinvestment in the country’s health sector. This year’s PSL tournament is the first in the league’s five-year history to in its entirety on home soil. Previous seasons saw a portion of matches held in the United Arab Emirates over security fears.

Pakistan pushes ahead with PSL 2020 despite coronavirus fears

Pakistan meanwhile has reported 20 positive cases of coronavirus. The worst-hit coronavirus state in Pakistan is Sindh with 15 cases of the infection. On March 10 two new cases were confirmed Hyderabad of a patient who had returned from Syria via Doha and another case in Karachi. The Pakistan Super League matches will still go ahead and will be staged in Sindh. Watch report:

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