Daily Archives: March 22, 2018
Mickey Arthur reluctant on Kamran’s return
LAHORE: Pakistan Coach Mickey Arthur on Thursday chose to not put his weight behind Kamran Akmal despite the Zalmi opener’s blistering back-to-back performances in the ongoing Pakistan Super League. Akmal, who has now become the leading run scorer of PSL, made 77 off 27 deliveries to propel defending champions Peshawar Zalmi into the PSL final, as they beat Karachi Kings ...
Read More »PSL final in Karachi: All you need to know about security, traffic
KARACHI: The National Stadium will light up for cricket’s homecoming on March 25, Sunday, when it hosts the final of the third edition of Pakistan Super League (PSL). As fans in Karachi and elsewhere prepare to attend the match, it’s important to keep in mind that there will be a roughly four-hour-long, three-tier security clearance procedure before the spectators can ...
Read More »IN PICTURES: Karachi set to welcome PSL players
Karachi is gearing up to host the final of the third edition of Pakistan Super League (PSL) at National Stadium on March 25. The Islamabad United-Peshawar Zalmi clash will be the first time Karachi hosts a PSL game. The city administration has gone all out in its beautification and welcoming campaign, adorning the major thoroughfares with posters and banners. A ...
Read More »Afridi against acquiring foreign players not willing to travel to Pakistan for PSL
LAHORE: After skipper Sarfraz Ahmed, all-rounder Shahid Afridi has also spoken out against acquiring foreign players who are not willing to travel to Pakistan for the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Afridi who spoke with the media here on Thursday said PSL franchise owners should refrain from drafting foreign players who are unwilling to come to Pakistan for the tournament. The ...
Read More »Indian Premier League to adopt DRS
India resisted the technology for years but finally adopted it in 2016, becoming the last Test nation to do so NEW DELHI: This year´s Indian Premier League will feature the Decision Review System (DRS) for the first time, organisers have said. IPL chairman Rajeev Shukla confirmed that the technology will be used when the eleventh edition of the cash-rich tournament ...
Read More »Williamson stars as England hit embarrassing low
AUCKLAND: Captain Kane Williamson´s unbeaten 91 set New Zealand up for a commanding lead after England were skittled for one of the lowest scores in their history in the first Test in Auckland on Thursday. At stumps on day one in the first day-night Test in New Zealand, the Black Caps were 175 for three and 117 runs ahead with ...
Read More »Darren Sammy – the champion who keeps winning Pakistani hearts
Peshawar Zalmi skipper Darren Sammy is no stranger to taking his team to championships. The star all-rounder led the West Indies to two T20I World Cup wins, and lifted the glittering Pakistan Super League (PSL) trophy last year. This year as well, his team Peshawar Zalmi is in the finals, and he is just one more win away from becoming ...
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