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Pakistan Super League has finally got a broadcaster for India. DSport will broadcast the PSL action in India from the third season in 2018.

The broadcaster and the Pakistan Cricket Board have executed the broadcast deal. An official announcement is expected soon. Insidesport desk tried to contact DSport for an official reaction, but there was no response.

The deal is apparently a win-win situation for the broadcaster and the Pakistan Cricket Board, who had failed to find a broadcaster in India for the first two seasons.

DSport India, trying to establish itself in the Indian sports broadcast market, had not acquired any major cricketing property. The Discovery Communications owned broadcast network had picked out the Indian Premier League Request For Proposal papers. However, it did not make a bid for the rights that Star India acquired for INR 16,347 crore.

The Pakistan Super League, Pakistan Cricket Board’s official league, was launched in September 2015. The first edition was won by Islamabad United. Peshawar Zalmi’s won the next edition this year, while Quetta Gladiators were the runner-ups for both the seasons.

The six team league had reported a profit of US$2.6 million for the inaugural season in 2016.

https://googleweblight.com/i?u=http...or-pakistan-super-league-1111102017/&hl=en-IN
 
Hardly anyone in India has subscribed for DSports.

It doesn't come with sports package and not will opt for it.
 
But only a few would.

It will fail to properly tap the Indian market.

One thing that may work in PSL's favour is if it gets good/decent viewership then other sports broadcasters like SONYESPN might acquire the rights for future editions.

Neo sports(Neo network) would have been a much better option as compared to DSports since most of the d2h providers bundle up NEO sports with sports pack, but its not the case with DSports, one has buy that channel alone separate from sports pack.

Even I was unable to watch worldXI tour to Pakistan on DSports since I didn't had it (I opted for cricket gateway.com as it was free).
 
anonymous_guy said:
But only a few would.

It will fail to properly tap the Indian market.

One thing that may work in PSL's favour is if it gets good/decent viewership then other sports broadcasters like SONYESPN might acquire the rights for future editions.

Neo sports(Neo network) would have been a much better option as compared to DSports since most of the d2h providers bundle up NEO sports with sports pack, but its not the case with DSports, one has buy that channel alone separate from sports pack.

Even I was unable to watch worldXI tour to Pakistan on DSports since I didn't had it (I opted for cricket gateway.com as it was free).
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That people will decide. At the moment, PSL is the biggest threat to IPL (big gap now - but the only league likely to challenge for Asian non-Indian audiences) so expect some pressure on the sidelines for others not to show it in India. Lets hope better sense prevails and better broadcasters jump in.
 
anonymous_guy said:
But only a few would.

It will fail to properly tap the Indian market.

One thing that may work in PSL's favour is if it gets good/decent viewership then other sports broadcasters like SONYESPN might acquire the rights for future editions.

Neo sports(Neo network) would have been a much better option as compared to DSports since most of the d2h providers bundle up NEO sports with sports pack, but its not the case with DSports, one has buy that channel alone separate from sports pack.

Even I was unable to watch worldXI tour to Pakistan on DSports since I didn't had it (I opted for cricket gateway.com as it was free).
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Still, PCB would earn money. However little, from this deal. And that's all that matters now.
 
Great news
Does anyone know who is broadcasting Pak vs Sri Lanka?
 
DSports is covered by DEN network which is probably the widespread cable network in North India. So PSL should be accessible to many parts of India.
 
In Chennai I get Dsports for free.

People here in Chennai, would watch, as they follow Pakistan cricket, a bit.

Good thing for PSL is it's prior to IPL, so people won't be bored of T2Os
 
All other leagues are a telecast in India, PSL also will get a spot.Even though its on a little known channel, its better than nothing.
 
MenInG said:
That people will decide. At the moment, PSL is the biggest threat to IPL (big gap now - but the only league likely to challenge for Asian non-Indian audiences) so expect some pressure on the sidelines for others not to show it in India. Lets hope better sense prevails and better broadcasters jump in.
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With all due respect, PSL or anyother league isnt a challenge for IPL because the primary audience of IPL is Indian and thats not going anywhere.This the reason Indian players dont play anywhere, to pressrve the exclusivity.The peripheral audience will join in to watch if their favourite player is playing like aussies or Saffers.So its not a competition for IPL.

Every league is telecast in India and there should be no issues woth telecast of PSL.
 
Almost all cricket happening worldwise is telecast in India. PSL is as much a threat to IPL as Zimbabwe vs West Indies test series is to Ashes.
 
PSL will never be a threat to IPL. Atmost, it could be the second best league, but can never compete with IPL, even if whole PSL is played in Pakistan.

As of now, it's

IPL
BBL
CPL
PSL

POST IT'S PLAYED IN PAKISTAN, it would be,

IPL
PSL
BBL
EPL
CPL
GLT20
BPL
 
Kohli said:
PSL will never be a threat to IPL. Atmost, it could be the second best league, but can never compete with IPL, even if whole PSL is played in Pakistan.

As of now, it's

IPL
BBL
CPL
PSL

POST IT'S PLAYED IN PAKISTAN, it would be,

IPL
PSL
BBL
EPL
CPL
GLT20
BPL
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no way psl can compete with bbl whether it is played in pakistan or anywhere in the world
 
MenInG said:
That people will decide. At the moment, PSL is the biggest threat to IPL (big gap now - but the only league likely to challenge for Asian non-Indian audiences) so expect some pressure on the sidelines for others not to show it in India. Lets hope better sense prevails and better broadcasters jump in.
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PSL can earn money even from Indian markets and it's not even a competition unless their dates clash with Indian matches.

Although people don't go to stadium to watch test matches, but organise 100 T20s in India and all stadiums will be full. Cricket viewership hasn't reached saturation yet when it comes to shorter format of the game. Indian team plays around 30 ODIs and 15 T20Is. 45 matches + IPL brings about 100+ days of cricket. Tests fill another 50 days but arent popular. Moreover IPL matches are packed in 2 months which means you get 100 days of cricket in 250-300 days of cricket.

There is certainly market for more cricket.

I know that posting references from some sites/twitter accounts isn't allowed here, but you can easily find references for last hour of Eng-WI test being watched by close 100k viewers on hotstar. That was a test match and hotstar is used mainly by Indian audience, that too by those who have access to smartphones. If a tournament played some well known names across the cricketing world is televised in India, it will easily get more viewers on TV. A new market of even 1 million or more (Indian) viewers on an average will add more profits to PSL without cutting down any profit for any Indian matches.
 
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cricketjoshila said:
With all due respect, PSL or anyother league isnt a challenge for IPL because the primary audience of IPL is Indian and thats not going anywhere.This the reason Indian players dont play anywhere, to pressrve the exclusivity.The peripheral audience will join in to watch if their favourite player is playing like aussies or Saffers.So its not a competition for IPL.

Every league is telecast in India and there should be no issues woth telecast of PSL.
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I seem to recall you telling us that IPL wanted to have exclusive rights on international players as well to stop them from playing elsewhere? if IPL is so exclusive, why the insecurity? Surely this isnt an issue.
 
Although PSL offers high quality and very competitive T20 games :kp ; I believe IPL will remain the 'best' T20 league for a while.
 
So Many sports channels these days earlier there used to be only Star Sports and Espn.. now we have atleast 15
 
I haven't had cable for more than 1 and half years now,so not sure about the new channel, but many family homes probably are subscribed to some cable and they might get this for free in smaller areas unless its Tata sky/Airtel etc..

PSL should put itself on youtube or facebook,Indian audience will watch it then.
 
MenInG said:
I seem to recall you telling us that IPL wanted to have exclusive rights on international players as well to stop them from playing elsewhere? if IPL is so exclusive, why the insecurity? Surely this isnt an issue.
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Yes that was being discussed to give some top foreign players like Steve Smith or ABDV extra to only play IPL and their own domestic league to preserve their brand.But it was only a idea from couple of franchisees and not BCCI.

The IPL has and will always have exclusivity on Indian players which will mean the Indian market will be intact.

Remember SuperSports bid thrice the amount for IPL rights to Africa than they did for rights of their own Global T20.So IPL has huge value.

Its also played at a time that virtually guarantees participation of Aussie SA and NZ players and atleast a month of Eng players.So scheduling wise also it has a huge advantage.

Dont think anyone in BCCI or IPL is insecure of PSL, they are not even insecure of BBL or CPL.
 
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I think the PSL is carving its own niche. I dont see it competing with the IPL just yet but I think its creating its own buzz and hype. Once it goes to Pakistan it will get the crowds too so a win win for the PCB. I wonder if the BCCI will lower its exclusivity for some Indian players to play in the PSL in the interest of the peace process..

Even if one player is allowed (say a Yuvraj) it would boost the PSL immensely. But not sure the Ind govt at the moment would allow that. I think the BCCI wouldnt mind..
 
the Great Khan said:
I think the PSL is carving its own niche. I dont see it competing with the IPL just yet but I think its creating its own buzz and hype. Once it goes to Pakistan it will get the crowds too so a win win for the PCB. I wonder if the BCCI will lower its exclusivity for some Indian players to play in the PSL in the interest of the peace process..

Even if one player is allowed (say a Yuvraj) it would boost the PSL immensely. But not sure the Ind govt at the moment would allow that. I think the BCCI wouldnt mind..
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Its not BCCI rather its the franchises that would mind. They may have the deal with BCCI that Indian players will only be available for IPL. Apart from franchises, Govt relations arent going to get any better so i dont see Indian players in PSL or any other league ever, not that they are in need of cash as BCCI AND IPL is really looking after them.
 
cricketjoshila said:
With all due respect, PSL or anyother league isnt a challenge for IPL because the primary audience of IPL is Indian and thats not going anywhere.This the reason Indian players dont play anywhere, to pressrve the exclusivity.The peripheral audience will join in to watch if their favourite player is playing like aussies or Saffers.So its not a competition for IPL.

Every league is telecast in India and there should be no issues woth telecast of PSL.
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Pretty much agree with this. IPL is what it is because of the Indian audience and the same applies to Indian Cricket team. The Indian audience is what makes the money for both bilateral Indian series and IPL.
 
the Great Khan said:
I think the PSL is carving its own niche. I dont see it competing with the IPL just yet but I think its creating its own buzz and hype. Once it goes to Pakistan it will get the crowds too so a win win for the PCB. I wonder if the BCCI will lower its exclusivity for some Indian players to play in the PSL in the interest of the peace process..

Even if one player is allowed (say a Yuvraj) it would boost the PSL immensely. But not sure the Ind govt at the moment would allow that. I think the BCCI wouldnt mind..
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You release player for one league, you have to justify to the other boards why will you not release them for their leagues. So BCCI took the easiest way out.
 
JaDed said:
I haven't had cable for more than 1 and half years now,so not sure about the new channel, but many family homes probably are subscribed to some cable and they might get this for free in smaller areas unless its Tata sky/Airtel etc..

PSL should put itself on youtube or facebook,Indian audience will watch it then.
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Live HD streaming on YouTube but only for Pakistani audience. Should extend it to India as well.
 
What's a point of comparing leagues? I haven't seen a full IPL match in 8-9 years. I haven't seen even a little bit of CPL, BBL or BPL.

For me PSL is the best league in the world because that is the only league I watch and am genuinely interested in.
 
PSL or any other league will never "challenge" the IPL, but there is no need of a competition. PSL has a lot of room for growth and can become much better in the future.
 
MenInG said:
That people will decide. At the moment, PSL is the biggest threat to IPL (big gap now - but the only league likely to challenge for Asian non-Indian audiences) so expect some pressure on the sidelines for others not to show it in India. Lets hope better sense prevails and better broadcasters jump in.
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While I can see the PSL growing in popularity in India, I don't think it will challenge IPL. The simple fact is in these modern sports leagues, people usually root for their cities. I think a Bombayite would be hard pressed to decide who to support between Karachi and Lahore. Maybe some fans who want to see big name cricketers irrespective of who they play for will tune in.

Good luck to the PSL. Peace and prosperity in any South Asian country is good for all South Asian countries.
 
Syed1 said:
Live HD streaming on YouTube but only for Pakistani audience. Should extend it to India as well.
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Live streaming on Youtube with advertisements specifically for Indian consumers could make the PSL a lot of money. Really not so much need for broadcast deals when there are alternatives like Youtube available.
 
TBH I don't really care much about these 20/20 leagues.

However if the extra revenue the PCB gets is invested into domestic cricket then it's a good thing.

However I'm sceptical if that's happening so we will have to wait and see.
 
Syed1 said:
Live HD streaming on YouTube but only for Pakistani audience. Should extend it to India as well.
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If they want to market their product in India defn,data already has come down in rates coz reliance,they are missing a huge opportunity,this is still a start.
 
Mamoon said:
PSL or any other league will never "challenge" the IPL, but there is no need of a competition. PSL has a lot of room for growth and can become much better in the future.
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This. Why it is required to replace one entity with another?

IPL and PSL can Co exist together due to different target audience.
 
I would love to watch if it was on one of the existing channels I have..but not going to subscribe to a new channel.
 
DSPORT to broadcast HBL Pakistan Super League 2018

DSPORT, a premium sports TV channel launched by Discovery Communications India, will broadcast the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2018. DSPORT will air LIVE & Exclusive all the 34 matches of the third edition of the premier T20 competition in Pakistan. Scheduled to begin on February 23, 2018, PSL will see participation from 6 teams including debutant Multan Sultans.

The third edition of the HBL PSL is expected to get bigger and better with the addition of 10 extra games (24 games last season), one new team (Multan Sultans) and participation from some very prominent names in international T20 cricket. Among them are likes of the South African born English maverick Kevin Pietersen, Kiwi master blaster Brendon McCullum, Caribbean T20 stars Kieron Pollard, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine and Sri Lankan legend Kumar Sangakkara.

Among local cricketers participating will be Pakistan cricket's biggest superstar Shahid Afridi and former captain Misbah-ul-Haq apart from present captain Sarfaraz Ahmed and all current national players including the likes of Mohammad Amir, new batting sensation Babar Azam and veteran all-rounder Shoaib Malik.

Besides, the Pakistani superstars are joined by top-tier international players such as Mitchell Johnson (Australia), Chris Lynn (Australia), Mustafizur Rahman (Bangladesh), JP Duminy (South Africa) and Rashid Khan (Afghanistan). The player rosteralso includes Mitchell McClenaghan (New Zealand), Luke Ronchi (New Zealand), Colin Munro (New Zealand), Jason Holder (West Indies), Darren Bravo(West Indies), Evin Lewis (West Indies), Lendl Simmons (West Indies), James Vince (England), Tim Bresnan (England), Adil Rashid(England), John Hastings (Australia), Wayne Parnell (South Africa), Albie Morkel (South Africa), Imran Tahir (South Africa), Angelo Mathews (Sri Lanka).

In a bid to form the initial teams, the five teams from the previous two seasons were allowed to retain two players each from the Platinum, Diamond and Gold category, and three from the Silver category. Multan Sultans were allowed to pick nine players from the five categories in the pre - draft which meant they only had the right to those players which the first five teams didn't retain in their squad.

The player pool for the HBL PSL Player Draft 2017 will now consist of new signings along with players who were released during the retention window and went unpicked in the expansion draft.

Following is the list of the players in each team before the draft:

Teams

PSL 2018 Teams Squad Players List

Islamabad United

Mohammad Sami, Andre Russell, Rumman Raees, Shadab Khan, Misbah-ul-Haq, Samuel Badree, Iftikhar Ahmed, Amad Butt, Asif Ali

Karachi Kings

Usman Khan, Usama Mir, Khurram Manzoor, Ravi Bopara, Imad Wasim, Babar Azam, Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Rizwan, Shahid Afridi

Peshawar Zalmi

Mohammad Hafeez, Wahab Riaz, Shakib al Hasan, Kamran Akmal, Darren Sammy, Hasan Ali, Haris Sohail, Chris Jordan, Mohammad Asghar.

Quetta Gladiators

Sarfraz Ahmed, Kevin Pietersen, Rilee Rossouw, Mohammad Nawaz, Anwar Ali, Mahmudullah, Umar Amin, Mir Hamza, Asad Shafiq

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com...an-super-league-2018/articleshow/61120001.cms
 
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it is a pay channel. I do not think a casual Indian cricket fan would subscribe to it just to watch PSL. This channel would need to become free to air if they want to find Indian audience.
 
another drop catch said:
no way psl can compete with bbl whether it is played in pakistan or anywhere in the world
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PSL absolutely should overtake the BBL for foreign audiences.

BBL will never have the same star power as the PSL and if you are not a local you are only watching for superstars.
 
giri26 said:
Pakistan Super League has finally got a broadcaster for India. DSport will broadcast the PSL action in India from the third season in 2018.

The broadcaster and the Pakistan Cricket Board have executed the broadcast deal. An official announcement is expected soon. Insidesport desk tried to contact DSport for an official reaction, but there was no response.

The deal is apparently a win-win situation for the broadcaster and the Pakistan Cricket Board, who had failed to find a broadcaster in India for the first two seasons.

DSport India, trying to establish itself in the Indian sports broadcast market, had not acquired any major cricketing property. The Discovery Communications owned broadcast network had picked out the Indian Premier League Request For Proposal papers. However, it did not make a bid for the rights that Star India acquired for INR 16,347 crore.

The Pakistan Super League, Pakistan Cricket Board’s official league, was launched in September 2015. The first edition was won by Islamabad United. Peshawar Zalmi’s won the next edition this year, while Quetta Gladiators were the runner-ups for both the seasons.

The six team league had reported a profit of US$2.6 million for the inaugural season in 2016.

https://googleweblight.com/i?u=http...or-pakistan-super-league-1111102017/&hl=en-IN
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DSport does come with sports package if you opt for all sports.

Thank God for this.

There is actually pretty big demand in India to watch Pakistan Super League.

Really looking forward to it.
 
I will surely watch PSL if it comes on any channel. But won't buy a channel to watch it.
 
Never heard of them.. probably a new channel.Anyways good for PSL I guess.... I mean if 2 people on a forum are already watching this channel then those are good signs that a significant amount out of a billion+ are watching Dsports as well.
 
Feeling really happy that DSPORTS is going to broadcast PSL 2018 . They r also showing highlights of some matches from PSL 2016 to create interest among people.
 
Very very good news and very happy though this channel is new and not much popular.It does come in airtel dish!! Very good news
 
awesome that indian fans will not suffer anymore about seeing PSL live; now how can I see PSL live in Canada?
 
srh said:
awesome that indian fans will not suffer anymore about seeing PSL live; now how can I see PSL live in Canada?
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I don't think there is an official broadcaster for the US and Canada currently. Can watch it on cricketgateway.
 
For Indian friends who will be tuning into PSL for the first time... Lahore Qalandars vs Karachi Kings is marque match of the tournament due to underlying competition between the two cities. You will find alot of banter between fans of both side before, during and after the match. However, truth be told the matches are a bit of an anti-climax.


The best matches have been between Quetta Gladiators vs Peshawar Zalmi. The Islamabad team is good too but a bit on the boring side because of the number of oldies they have.
 
Syed1 said:
For Indian friends who will be tuning into PSL for the first time... Lahore Qalandars vs Karachi Kings is marque match of the tournament due to underlying competition between the two cities. You will find alot of banter between fans of both side before, during and after the match. However, truth be told the matches are a bit of an anti-climax.


The best matches have been between Quetta Gladiators vs Peshawar Zalmi. The Islamabad team is good too but a bit on the boring side because of the number of oldies they have.
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Look at the squad for this year and you won't see many oldies. In fact it's your precious Karachi,PZ, and your precious Sarfraz who have packed there sides with oldies.

PS: those oldies have more PSL wins than Karachi. :misbah :misbah :misbah.

#haterskeeponhating :salute
 
Hasan123 said:
Look at the squad for this year and you won't see many oldies. In fact it's your precious Karachi,PZ, and your precious Sarfraz who have packed there sides with oldies.

PS: those oldies have more PSL wins than Karachi. :misbah :misbah :misbah.

#haterskeeponhating :salute
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No need to get so defensive. I'm sure 44 year old never-was Misbah ul Haq would be flying around like Johnty in the field.
 
Syed1 said:
No need to get so defensive. I'm sure 44 year old never-was Misbah ul Haq would be flying around like Johnty in the field.
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Just like overweight Sarfraz will be attempting those catches and dropping them

44 year old Misbah is in better condition than peak Sarfraz . :))) :))) :)))
 
Hasan123 said:
Just like overweight Sarfraz will be attempting those catches and dropping them

44 year old Misbah is in better condition than peak Sarfraz . :))) :))) :)))
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Well two wrongs don't make a right...


but Sarfaraz has already won more in international cricket what Misbah could never manage :shh
 
Syed1 said:
Well two wrongs don't make a right...


but Sarfaraz has already won more in international cricket what Misbah could never manage :shh
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Lol I support Pakistan so that really isn't much of a comeback as I do not care who is captain as long as Pakistan win :)) . So bravo . It's just hilarious how you Sarfraz fan boys get so defensive.

I have seen you been critical of Azhar Ali selection in ODI and rightly so but your fustration should be taken out on your pressure Sarfraz. As according to [MENTION=57422]sarfi[/MENTION]BabarHarris , Sarfraz likes to have team players in his team. Azhar falls into this category so instead of bashing his selection , you need to try and defend it since your favourite is the one who is behind his selection :yk3
 
Hasan123 said:
Lol I support Pakistan so that really isn't much of a comeback as I do not care who is captain as long as Pakistan win :)) . So bravo . It's just hilarious how you Sarfraz fan boys get so defensive.

I have seen you been critical of Azhar Ali selection in ODI and rightly so but your fustration should be taken out on your pressure Sarfraz. As according to [MENTION=57422]sarfi[/MENTION]BabarHarris , Sarfraz likes to have team players in his team. Azhar falls into this category so instead of bashing his selection , you need to try and defend it since your favourite is the one who is behind his selection :yk3
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You are the one who brought Sarfaraz/Misbah/Azhar because of your defensiveness and now you are saying I'm defensive LMAO


Go and look back at my post and what you responded.

Geeli papi :hafeez2
 
Syed1 said:
You are the one who brought Sarfaraz/Misbah/Azhar because of your defensiveness and now you are saying I'm defensive LMAO


Go and look back at my post and what you responded.

Geeli papi :hafeez2
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Because you said IU team is full of oldies when you haven't seen the other teams. This year it's the youngest team so you'll have to hate on someone else in this years edition for not playing youngsters . Obviously you won't blame Sarfraz, it will be Moin Khans fault or maybe you'll blame the QG owner .
 
Hasan123 said:
Because you said IU team is full of oldies when you haven't seen the other teams. This year it's the youngest team so you'll have to hate on someone else in this years edition for not playing youngsters . Obviously you won't blame Sarfraz, it will be Moin Khans fault or maybe you'll blame the QG owner .
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We will see when the actual teams step out onto the ground... Misbah alone makes the IU team the oldest of the event.


:salute
 
 
Sachin136 said:
Who told you that? Especially Jammu.
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I have witnessed it personally last year , my Muslim friends support the Indian team but psl has a big following no doubt , this myth that all Muslims in the Indian administrated Kashmir support Pakistan cricket team is far from true , there is a lot of closet fans maybe but out in the open its 60-40 in India’s favour
 
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