Dubai February 7, 2017: The HBL PSL 2017 management organized a ‘meet and greet’ to welcome the foreign players and coaches for the second edition of the tournament that gets underway on Thursday. Chairman PSL Najam Sethi welcomed foreigners and thanked them for their participation in the league; Mr. Sethi also briefed the gathering about … Read more
By Syed Mustafa Not since the days of those India-Pakistan humdingers in Sharjah had a sporting event caught the imagination of the nation in such a spectacular way. From the sprawling cricketing fields of the UAE to the slums and fan parks of Pakistan to the drawing rooms and TV lounges of the expats living … Read more
Dubai February 6: The HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2017 trophy was unveiled in a spectacular ceremony and press conference held today at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The dazzling ‘Spirit Trophy’ designed by Swarovski captures the spirit of Pakistan cricket. The trophy was unveiled by Mr. Najam Sethi Chairman PSL and captains of the … Read more
PSL Teams to practice at ICC Academy facilities on Sunday, 5 February Peshawar Zalmi kicked off their preparations for HBL PSL 2017 with practice session at the ICC Academy, Dubai Sports City. Peshawar Head Coach and Director Mohammad Akram was pleased to be back in Dubai in familiar conditions. “We had a very good net … Read more
The champions of the inaugural season, Islamabad United made an inauspicious start to their campaign but succeeded in getting their act together towards the business end of the tournament. It was a classic case of ‘peaking at the right time’ as from the verge of elimination, Misbahul Haq’s charges got their act together to string … Read more
Astutely led by Sarfraz Ahmed, the Gladiators made a stunning impression in the opening edition of the PSL by marching to the tournament final. Many pundits considered Gladiators unfancied and rank outsiders before the commencement of the event yet their fighting spirit and commitment turned them into a formidable outfit that came within a game … Read more
After a great run in the league stage, Zalmi lost a cliff-hanger against the Gladiators before bowing out of the first edition of the PSL in their eliminator against the eventual champions United. Clad in yellow and blue the Zalmi outfit struck a chord with their huge Army of fans in the first season and … Read more
Representing the biggest city in the country, Karachi Kings had a lean run in the first edition of the PSL. Finishing at the fourth spot after the round robin stage, Kings limped out of the tournament following a one-sided drubbing in the first eliminator against eventual winners Islamabad United. Kings have made some big picks … Read more
Qalandars endured a disappointing run in the inaugural PSL season, the popular franchise failed to make a mark on the field bowing out of the competition even before the playoffs. Qalandars struggled with their bowling combination while the batsmen other than the odd innings and some consistent performances by Umar Akmal in the top-order failed … Read more
Lahore February 3, 2017: A press conference for the artists performing at the colorful opening ceremony of HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2017 is being held on Wednesday February 8, from 3:00 pm onwards at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The following artists will be present at the presser: Shaggy, the Mr. Boombastic, Jamaican reggae … Read more