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Emirates T20 Cup featuring Peshawar Zalmi, Lahore Qalandars (23rd-24th March)

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There is some good news for the fans of Peshawar Zalmi, the newly crowned Pakistan Super League (PSL) champion, Lahore Qalandars, as well as the PSL fans in general. They won’t have to wait for an entire year to watch their favourite teams play, as the two PSL franchises will be seen in action during the Emirates Airline T20 2017. The tournament will feature six international teams playing across two days — March 23 and 24 — as announced by its organisers Sporta Group, an event and sports management company. For the first year ever, the tournament will be hosted at the Dubai Sports City Cricket Stadium, Dubai.

Some of the star cricketers, who are expected to play in the tournament, include the likes of Darren Sammy, Jonathon Trott, Shahid Afridi, James Anderson, Brendon McCullum and Ian Bell to name a few. Confirmed teams include Peshawar Zalmi and Lahore Qalandars from the PSL, Lancashire Lightning (2015 T20 Blast winners), the Jamaica Tallawahas (2016 CPL Winners) and Birmingham Bears (2016 RL Cup Winners). The full team line-up is expected to be announced soon.

“Emirates is proud to partner with the Emirates Airline Twenty20, and an event that brings successful international cricket clubs to Dubai to compete for the coveted Trophy. The sport of cricket offers strong synergy for the Emirates brand because it mirrors the markets we serve, which includes the key cricket playing nations,” commented Sheikh Majid Al Mualla, Divisional Senior Vice President Commercial Operations, Centre for Emirates.

According to Matthew Jackson, Managing Director of Sporta Group, “The tournament provides something for everyone as well as avid cricket fans, with two action-packed days featuring; six games of international cricket, a corporate sixes tournament, a Friday brunch, family activities, entertainment, competitions and more. Cricket fans will also have the opportunity to meet their heroes through player meet-and-greets, signings and even coaching sessions.

“The EKT20 has gone from strength to strength since its launch in 2010 and this year’s tournament is set to be the biggest and most international yet. We are very excited to host it in the stunning Dubai Sports City Stadium for the first time and welcome our new international teams.”

http://www.cricketcountry.com/news/...dars-to-play-emirates-airline-t20-2017-583067
 
So essentially they revived the CLT20? I can get on board of this. Now if only they can get an IPL team or two.

Looking forward to seeing how they resolve the issue of one player having been signed on two teams from two different leagues.
 
zn426 said:
So essentially they revived the CLT20? I can get on board of this. Now if only they can get an IPL team or two.

Looking forward to seeing how they resolve the issue of one player having been signed on two teams from two different leagues.
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CLT20 failed because it had like 17 IPL sides in it. It was just IPL 2.0


This tournament seems much better.
 
wowwwwwwwwwww, this is cool!!!


Malik played for Birmingham, hopefully will see him in the lineup despite his horrible performances in the PSL
 
super hitter said:
wowwwwwwwwwww, this is cool!!!


Malik played for Birmingham, hopefully will see him in the lineup despite his horrible performances in the PSL
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I don't think Malik ( Birmingham), Imad ( Tallawahas), Umar Akmal ( Qalandars), Wahab, Hafeez, Hasan Ali (Zalmi) are going to play in this, as Pakistan's first match against West Indies is on 26th March now.
 
arch93 said:
I don't think Malik ( Birmingham), Imad ( Tallawahas), Umar Akmal ( Qalandars), Wahab, Hafeez, Hasan Ali (Zalmi) are going to play in this, as Pakistan's first match against West Indies is on 26th March now.
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hmmm, but still will see some big names hopefully!

the timing s are gonna be more suitable for these matches than the PAK_WIND matches since they are at the caribbean
 
super hitter said:
wowwwwwwwwwww, this is cool!!!


Malik played for Birmingham, hopefully will see him in the lineup despite his horrible performances in the PSL
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This tournament is seen as a pre-season warmup for the counties usually as part of their pre-season tour, won't include overseas players unless they're the counties season long overseas for 2017 (Ryan McLaren and Jeetan Patel).
 
Good chance for the performers from LQ's development squad like Badar, Zeeshan and Ehtisham to get some exposure. Looking forward to this.
 
another tournament for Lahore to finish last in :))
 
Abdullah719 said:
There is some good news for the fans of Peshawar Zalmi, the newly crowned Pakistan Super League (PSL) champion, Lahore Qalandars, as well as the PSL fans in general. They won’t have to wait for an entire year to watch their favourite teams play, as the two PSL franchises will be seen in action during the Emirates Airline T20 2017. The tournament will feature six international teams playing across two days — March 23 and 24 — as announced by its organisers Sporta Group, an event and sports management company. For the first year ever, the tournament will be hosted at the Dubai Sports City Cricket Stadium, Dubai.

Some of the star cricketers, who are expected to play in the tournament, include the likes of Darren Sammy, Jonathon Trott, Shahid Afridi, James Anderson, Brendon McCullum and Ian Bell to name a few. Confirmed teams include Peshawar Zalmi and Lahore Qalandars from the PSL, Lancashire Lightning (2015 T20 Blast winners), the Jamaica Tallawahas (2016 CPL Winners) and Birmingham Bears (2016 RL Cup Winners). The full team line-up is expected to be announced soon.

“Emirates is proud to partner with the Emirates Airline Twenty20, and an event that brings successful international cricket clubs to Dubai to compete for the coveted Trophy. The sport of cricket offers strong synergy for the Emirates brand because it mirrors the markets we serve, which includes the key cricket playing nations,” commented Sheikh Majid Al Mualla, Divisional Senior Vice President Commercial Operations, Centre for Emirates.

According to Matthew Jackson, Managing Director of Sporta Group, “The tournament provides something for everyone as well as avid cricket fans, with two action-packed days featuring; six games of international cricket, a corporate sixes tournament, a Friday brunch, family activities, entertainment, competitions and more. Cricket fans will also have the opportunity to meet their heroes through player meet-and-greets, signings and even coaching sessions.

“The EKT20 has gone from strength to strength since its launch in 2010 and this year’s tournament is set to be the biggest and most international yet. We are very excited to host it in the stunning Dubai Sports City Stadium for the first time and welcome our new international teams.”

http://www.cricketcountry.com/news/...dars-to-play-emirates-airline-t20-2017-583067
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on what basis Lahore Qalandars is selected? all other teams are winners:
  • Peshawar Zalmi (2017 PSL winner)
  • Lancashire Lightning (2015 T20 Blast winners)
  • Jamaica Tallawahas (2016 CPL Winners)
  • Birmingham Bears (2016 RL Cup Winners)
 
Maybe Najam Sethi only allowed this to go through if LQ were given a spot in the tournament.
 
srh said:
on what basis Lahore Qalandars is selected? all other teams are winners:
  • Peshawar Zalmi (2017 PSL winner)
  • Lancashire Lightning (2015 T20 Blast winners)
  • Jamaica Tallawahas (2016 CPL Winners)
  • Birmingham Bears (2016 RL Cup Winners)
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Lahore Qalandars - Heart winners. :shakib
 
HitWicket said:
This tournament is seen as a pre-season warmup for the counties usually as part of their pre-season tour, won't include overseas players unless they're the counties season long overseas for 2017 (Ryan McLaren and Jeetan Patel).
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still good for us
 
Why is Lahore playing this ??? They're essentially the worst T20 side on the planet since inception.....

Nooras and Sethi at work again :facepalm:
 
Won't be a major tournament, no broadcast and all Pak international players will be in WI
 
Joke of a tournament. Why select lahore?

These guys could had invited all the winners of other leagues only to make it a clt20 like tournament
 
LOL. Spoil UAE fans even further. The amount of cricket matches played in UAE is so much. I wish I lived in Dubai. Would be a treat to watch tournaments and leagues every now and then.
 
Pakistan & the Indian Subcontinent – Ten Sports
Middle East & North Africa – OSN
USA – Eleven Sports
UK & Ireland – TBC
 
Is Ghulam Mudassar = Ghulam Rabbani by any chance?

Is Ehtisham the guy who many here seem to rate?

Pretty good squad. Hope Saif, Yamin, Gohar, Qadir actually get some game time this time around.
 
Square Drive said:
Is Ghulam Mudassar = Ghulam Rabbani by any chance?

Is Ehtisham the guy who many here seem to rate?

Pretty good squad. Hope Saif, Yamin, Gohar, Qadir actually get some game time this time around.
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No. Rabbani is a left-arm spinner.

Yes, and it's not many. Just me and Elipsism.
 
Not sure if it's the same guy but Taimour Mirza is a well known tape ball player. He plays a lot with Zahid.
 
Chief Destroyer said:
Not sure if it's the same guy but Taimour Mirza is a well known tape ball player. He plays a lot with Zahid.
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Yes. Poor fellow (skillwise)


There were atleast 4 better options.

[MENTION=128087]last_knight[/MENTION] highlighted couple of them. LQ have dumped the guy who scored highest individual score from LQ in an innings in AUS. Even apart from him there were 2-3 better options. Alaas.
 
TalentSpotterPk said:
Yes. Poor fellow (skillwise)


There were atleast 4 better options.


[MENTION=128087]last_knight[/MENTION] highlighted couple of them. LQ have dumped the guy who scored highest individual score from LQ in an innings in AUS. Even apart from him there were 2-3 better options. Alaas.
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Pretty sure they brought him in for lower order hitting. I've seen him bat a bit, he does strike the ball cleanly. Tape ball cricket is the right channel to tap into. Find young players with ability and develop them.
 
[MENTION=141390]Ellipsism[/MENTION] who is the keeper in the squad and how good is he ..??

also zafar gohar is selected for both lq and emerging cup where will he play
 
saeed5646 said:
[MENTION=141390]Ellipsism[/MENTION] who is the keeper in the squad and how good is he ..??

also zafar gohar is selected for both lq and emerging cup where will he play
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Ameer Hamza is the keeper, I believe.

Hard hitting opening batsman. Was one of the standout performers in Australia with the bat.

I'd assume Gohar would prioritise national selection rather than playing some random tournament.
 
Ellipsism said:
Ameer Hamza is the keeper, I believe.

Hard hitting opening batsman. Was one of the standout performers in Australia with the bat.

I'd assume Gohar would prioritise national selection rather than playing some random tournament.
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hmm waoh this is good news

i hope zafar listen to you
 
saeed5646 said:
[MENTION=141390]Ellipsism[/MENTION] who is the keeper in the squad and how good is he ..??

also zafar gohar is selected for both lq and emerging cup where will he play
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Ellipsism said:
Ameer Hamza is the keeper, I believe.

Hard hitting opening batsman. Was one of the standout performers in Australia with the bat.

I'd assume Gohar would prioritise national selection rather than playing some random tournament.
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This Emirates Cup is to be played from March 23-24, while Pakistan U-23's first game in the Emerging Cup is on the 27th. Can play all games for both.

The Emerging Cup ends on April 3rd, after which Zafar heads to the Pentangular Cup which begins April 11th.

Busy days ahead for him.
 
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Television :

Pakistan & the Indian Subcontinent – Ten Sports
Middle East & North Africa – OSN
USA – Eleven Sports
UK & Ireland – Prime TV (Sky Channel 792)
 
Prime TV acquires Emirates T20 Cup 2017

Prime TV is continuing with its successful run of cricket telecasts after it confirmed the acquisition of the Emirates Twenty20 Cup 2017.

Following on from the success of the recently concluded Pakistan Super League, where the channel delivered record ratings, Prime TV is once again hoping it can capture similar viewing figures. Taking place on Thursday 23rd and Friday 24th March at Dubai’s world class ICC Academy, the Emirates Twenty20 Cup 2017 will see six T20 sides from around the world battle it out to be crowned Emirates T20 champions. Star players include Ian Bell, Jimmy Anderson, Paul Collingwood, Liam Plunkett, Graham Onions and Ben Duckett.

Teams include the hugely popular Zalmi Foundation and Lahore Qalandars from the Pakistan Super League, as well as the top English T20 sides; Lancashire Lightning, Durham Jets, MCC England XI and Birmingham Bears.

In the UK, the telecast of the matches will be carried out by Prime TV. Other global broadcasters of the tournament will be:
Pakistan & the Indian Subcontinent – Ten Sports
Middle East & North Africa – OSN
USA – Eleven Sports

https://www.bizasialive.com/prime-tv-acquires-emirates-t20-cup-2017/
 
Nabi Gul clueless against pace and killing the spinners.

Young Pakistani batsmen in a nutshell.
 
Nabi Gul was hitting it miles. Incredibly strong guy and a good prospect.

This was the worst part over for Peshawar. Their spinners are very liable to rip through inexperienced Durham youngsters who've never batted in Asia.
 
Nabi Gull is Cpt of Peshwr U_19.
By his domestic U_19 stats seems middle order batsman who can hit sixes.
 
Shabraz said:
Nabi Gull is Cpt of Peshwr U_19.
By his domestic U_19 stats seems middle order batsman who can hit sixes.
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So if he's ripping through the spinners, does that mean we put him at #5 or #6 in a Pak A lineup?
 
This Asif Ali isn't bad, although I wonder how much of it is due to the line-up he's facing.
 
Zalmis batting lineup using scoreboard pressure to get the Durham players to start hitting out. Barring an epic comeback this one is done.
 
Irfanullah gets the length right second time around, gets a good yorker, sends Burnham back to the pavilion.
 
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