Pakistan Super League 2017 - Discussion Thread

[mz123]

Karachi Kings have traded their first pick in the supplementary rounds to Islamabad United in return for Babar Azam.

what do you mean by first pick in the supplementary rounds ?

 

[MightyObnoxious]

Karachi Kings have traded their first pick in the supplementary rounds to Islamabad United in return for Babar Azam.

Very good move for ISLU to be honest. Yes, he is breaking records and all, but again, he is not that good of a t20 batsman yet and also, Khalid Latif bats for them at 3. If e look at their batting, it's Watson, Sharjeel, Khalid Latif, Misbah, Andre Rusell and Brad Haddin, Sam Billings. So..

 

[Abdullah719]

what do you mean by first pick in the supplementary rounds ?

Islamabad will get an extra pick in the supplementary rounds basically.

 

[Obstructing_the_field]

confirmed... Gayle , Babar Azam, Sangakara, Shoaib Malik, Bopara, Imad Wasim in Khi Kings team

Tht is one bang bang team in making

 

[Shafi]

Karachi Kings have traded their first pick in the supplementary rounds to Islamabad United in return for Babar Azam.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Pakistan Super League transfer news. Babar Azam has moved from Islamabad United to Karachi Kings <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cricket?src=hash">#Cricket</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PSL?src=hash">#PSL</a></p>— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saj_PakPassion/status/784359006378790912">October 7, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Better for him. Misbah does not appreciate young players. He should play Master's league with older players than him

 

[Hadi Rizvi]

confirmed... Gayle , Babar Azam, Sangakara, Shoaib Malik, Bopara, Imad Wasim in Khi Kings team

Tht is one bang bang team in making

If this is true, then that is a damn good team. Plus KK also already have Amir, Sohail Khan and Usama Mir in bowling department. KK all the way for me.

KARACHI JEETAY GA!!!!

 

[ahmadharis1]

Lets go karachi!!!!!!!!!

 

[Mir jibran]

karachi gets azhar as bowling coach , sanga as team mentor cum player with gayle and babar also

 

[run-out]

Any update about broadcasting channel in India?

 

[j_kazmi]

Islamabad will get an extra pick in the supplementary rounds basically.

Which round is the supplementary round.

 

[The Last Of The Stars]

confirmed... Gayle , Babar Azam, Sangakara, Shoaib Malik, Bopara, Imad Wasim in Khi Kings team

Tht is one bang bang team in making

Gayle and Sangakkara are oldies, may not click. They have a leadership crisis. Don't see them winning again if ARY News over hypes them to the moon, lol.

 

[Salman CricBio]

Why are Misbah, Watto, Sharjeel, Haddin on the drafts? They were the main IslU players, weren't they? Team are going to be formed again?

 

[Gotham Cronie]

any confirmation on the news tht KK and LQ have xcahnged Sohail Tanver for Chris Gayle, just hope its all false

https://www.facebook.com/thePSL/pho....1073741830.920340114699310/1154547057945280/

 

[Salman CricBio]

Karachi Kings official press release. They have retained Amir, Imad, Bopara and Malik! Sanga, Gayle, and Babar are the additions. Karachi Jeetega, In Sha Allah.

 

[Obstructing_the_field]

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what have u done LQ .....

shld get a pick ahead of KK and also some other agreement to have such a bad transfer

also LQ trying to boost their bowling, last time we had the worst bowling attack of the 5 teams

 

[LowKiiSavage]

Good decision from LQ. Gayle is a liability.

 

[Slog]

Sohail Tanvir leaving

 

[super hitter]

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but now KK has two icon players!!! does it only depends upon the category i.e both belong to platinum.....

good for KK imo.

 

[super hitter]

KK is looking for a more balanced team....I wish I was in their advisory panel.

Lahore Qalandars already hyping about brendon Mucullum as their first pick...so now the rest of the teams could plan for someone else but I guess no one would've been planning for him with ABD in the draft...

Karachi must go with ABD...but they alread have sanga and malik so something else...

 

[saeed5646]

Shoaib Malik: I was supposed to captain Islamabad Utd in PSL, I had a verbal agreement with them but Karachi picked me up at the draft before they could.
"Islamabad United had the first pick but Peshawar paid them off to choose Afridi first which meant Karachi were the 2nd in line and they picked me"
"Playing in UAE have hurt our One Day cricket alot , but in same time UAE have benefitted us in Test."

 

[saeed5646]

REPLACEMENT draft of PSL 2 announcement on 23 January

 

[saeed5646]

intresting to see who will united pick injured russell i think they will pick brathwittie

and also johnson ,broad,abbot,rossow ,wiesa should be picked if possible and they are available

 

[Brilliance]

intresting to see who will united pick injured russell i think they will pick brathwittie

and also johnson ,broad,abbot,rossow ,wiesa should be picked if possible and they are available

I think Carlos has been picked by Quetta ?

 

[saeed5646]

I think Carlos has been picked by Quetta ?

my bad you are right

 

[saeed5646]

zalmi has lost some good players hope javed afridi will pick some good players

 

[cricketerB94]

Qalandars picked Franklin to replace Devcich. Good pick.

 

[cricketerB94]

Quetta picked Rossow. Excellent pick.

 

[Brilliance]

Jason Roy picked by LQ.
Samuels by PZ.
Chris Green by LQ.
James Franklin by LQ.
Rossow by QG

 

[ahmedwaqas92]

Quetta showing during the drafts...

Excellent Pick

 

[saeed5646]

Jason Roy picked by LQ.
Samuels by PZ.
Chris Green by LQ.
James Franklin by LQ.
Rossow by QG

waoh great picks

 

[cricketerB94]

Jason Roy picked by LQ.
Samuels by PZ.
Chris Green by LQ.
James Franklin by LQ.
Rossow by QG

Chris Green who??

 

[saeed5646]

Chris Green who??

brisbane heat player which is captain by mucculum so i think he have suggest him

 

[saeed5646]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Great news for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MoeenAli?src=hash">#MoeenAli</a> fans! The Gladiators have picked him in place of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CarlosBrathwaite?src=hash">#CarlosBrathwaite</a>! <a href="https://twitter.com/TeamQuetta">@TeamQuetta</a></p>— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) <a href="https://twitter.com/thePSLt20/status/823484384695226368">January 23, 2017</a></blockquote>
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[todfod 11]

brisbane heat player which is captain by mucculum so i think he have suggest him

they mean Chris flynn??

 

[saeed5646]

they mean Chris flynn??

my mistake chris green is sydney thunder player

 

[saeed5646]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Sri Lankan All-Rounder <a href="https://twitter.com/PereraThisara">@PereraThisara</a> replaces <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RovmanPowell?src=hash">#RovmanPowell</a> in the Gladiator's fourth pick! <a href="https://twitter.com/TeamQuetta">@TeamQuetta</a></p>— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) <a href="https://twitter.com/thePSLt20/status/823486179379216384">January 23, 2017</a></blockquote>
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[Shafi]

Why Tamim and Shakib are replacing!!! Is there any bar by Bangladesh board?

 

[cricketerB94]

Lahore's weak link is wk/bat.

 

[Uzair Gooner]

Acually some of the replacements will only come in when the these players leave becoz of international commitments

 

[saeed5646]

Quetta Galaditors replaced

Brathwaite with Moeen Ali

Powell with thisara perera

Nabi with Nathan McCullum

Willey with Rilee Rossouw

Peshaware Zalmi have replaced

M.Shahzad with Andre Fletcher

Hales with Samuels

Shakib with TM Dilshan

Lahore Qalandars have replaced

Anton Devcich with James Franklin

Dj Bravo with Jason Roy

Shane Tait with Chris Green

 

[Brilliance]

Quetta really has strengthened its team by picking Rossow and Moeen.

 

[saeed5646]

Quetta Galaditors replaced

Brathwaite with Moeen Ali

Powell with thisara perera

Nabi with Nathan McCullum

Willey with Rilee Rossouw

Peshaware Zalmi have replaced

M.Shahzad with Andre Fletcher

Hales with Samuels

Shakib with TM Dilshan

Lahore Qalandars have replaced

Anton Devcich with James Franklin

Dj Bravo with Jason Roy

Shane Tait with Chris Green


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[AFG_Brit]

Why have the afghan players been replaced? Recently I saw a news that they had already been given NOC by ACB for PSL, What changed?

 

[Uzair Gooner]

Quetta really has strengthened its team by picking Rossow and Moeen.

Bowling is still weak, should have picked Kyle Abbot instead of Nathan

 

[saeed5646]

Why have the afghan players been replaced? Recently I saw a news that they had already been given NOC by ACB for PSL, What changed?

i am also surprised may be this is due international commitment or injury

 

[Pakpak]

Quetta Galaditors replaced

Brathwaite with Moeen Ali

Powell with thisara perera

Nabi with Nathan McCullum

Willey with Rilee Rossouw

Peshaware Zalmi have replaced

M.Shahzad with Andre Fletcher

Hales with Samuels

Shakib with TM Dilshan

Lahore Qalandars have replaced

Anton Devcich with James Franklin

Dj Bravo with Jason Roy

Shane Tait with Chris Green


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Thank you for the updates!

Quality with quality, well done by the teams.

 

[saeed5646]

Bowling is still weak, should have picked Kyle Abbot instead of Nathan

exactly surprised why abbott was not picked

 

[saeed5646]

Thank you for the updates!

Quality with quality, well done by the teams.

just disappointed with abbott not picked otherwise very good replacement

 

[Boi]

Looking forward to seeing Roy and Moeen! It's a shame they probably won't be there for the entire tournament.

Wasn't there supposed to be a draft to replace the players unwilling to come to Lahore for the final? Or is that going to happen later?

 

[saeed5646]

Looking forward to seeing Roy and Moeen! It's a shame they probably won't be there for the entire tournament.

Wasn't there supposed to be a draft to replace the players unwilling to come to Lahore for the final? Or is that going to happen later?

i think before the final they will talk with foreign players of each finalist than they will make new draft

 

[AFG_Brit]

Why have the afghan players been replaced? Recently I saw a news that they had already been given NOC by ACB for PSL, What changed?

Just checked Afghanistan team's schedule and they are hosting Ireland for 3 t20s and 5 ODIs from 8th of March. That could be why they have withdrawn from PSL.

 

[Uzair Gooner]

exactly surprised why abbott was not picked

All the partial replacements are either from Gold or Silver... That is why may be

 

[MightyObnoxious]

Chris Green's record is not particularly impressive. Plus, he is an off spinner which Lahore already have.
I think, he is picked due to special relation between Qalandars and Thunder. He is the captain of Sydney Thunder development squad too which played against Lahore Qalandar rising star. So could bet that he is being picked to give exposure. Now, I hope Thunder pick some Lahore Qalandar youngster too next season for exposure.

 

[Brilliance]

Chris Green's record is not particularly impressive. Plus, he is an off spinner which Lahore already have.
I think, he is picked due to special relation between Qalandars and Thunder. He is the captain of Sydney Thunder development squad too which played against Lahore Qalandar rising star. So could bet that he is being picked to give exposure. Now, I hope Thunder pick some Lahore Qalandar youngster too next season for exposure.

Yeah you sound relevant. If Sydney Thunder returns the favour it will be great.

 

[Brilliance]

Lahore should have picked some good middle order batsman. There middle order looks quite weak. That's very poor planning.

 

[saeed5646]

Chris Green's record is not particularly impressive. Plus, he is an off spinner which Lahore already have.
I think, he is picked due to special relation between Qalandars and Thunder. He is the captain of Sydney Thunder development squad too which played against Lahore Qalandar rising star. So could bet that he is being picked to give exposure. Now, I hope Thunder pick some Lahore Qalandar youngster too next season for exposure.

yup add to that paddy upton is sydney thunder coach he and mucculum was very impress with him in

big bash thats why he is preferred

i hope sydney thunder pick ehtisham sultan and Zeeshan Malik for there side next year big bash

 

[MightyObnoxious]

yup add to that paddy upton is sydney thunder coach he and mucculum was very impress with him in

big bash thats why he is preferred

i hope sydney thunder pick ehtisham sultan and Zeeshan Malik for there side next year big bash

Or even Amir Yamin. It's not like they have to pick someone from the rising star program. Only someone to give exposure and who impresses Upton. I think, Yamin can learn a lot from stint there. Or Saif Badar. And the faster bowlers too.

 

[saeed5646]

Or even Amir Yamin. It's not like they have to pick someone from the rising star program. Only someone to give exposure and who impresses Upton. I think, Yamin can learn a lot from stint there. Or Saif Badar. And the faster bowlers too.

yeah exactly i will keenly watch macculum captaincy how he utilze yamin,ghullam muddasar,saif badar in psl

hope he sees the talent ameer yamin have

 

[tanveer din]

Thank you for the updates!

Quality with quality, well done by the teams.

Nah bravo and russel are big losses

 

[saeed5646]

Nah bravo and russel are big losses

russell is retained he will be fit for psl but he has other issue with the anti doping test which he will try

to solve before PSL .islambad united have not release him

 

[MightyObnoxious]

yeah exactly i will keenly watch macculum captaincy how he utilze yamin,ghullam muddasar,saif badar in psl

hope he sees the talent ameer yamin have

I think. Mcculum captaincy will be the major talking point this season. He will be the under the microscope, especially he handles the youngsters. I for one woukd like to see how he handles the Leggies Usman Qadir and Yasir Shah. Also, let's see if he succeds in preparing two Pakistani captains, the tasks given to him by Rana Fawad.

 

[SL_Fan]

PSL Replacement Draft


LAHORE January 23, 2017: A replacement draft for the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2017edition was held today at the National Cricket Academy (NCA), Lahore. The draft was organized to facilitate the inclusion of replacement foreign players after some of the players picked in the original draft dropped out of the competition due to injuries, unavailability, international commitments or bans.

Team managements of four out of the five franchises were present at the draft where the picks were made after consent of all participants. Karachi Kings have their original quota of foreign players intact hence the franchise management wasn’t present at the Replacement Draft. Kings have given their consent to the picks made by the other franchises.

Islamabad United have decided to retain their West Indian all-rounder Andre Russell in their team though Russell awaits clearance after his doping case hearing, a verdict on his hearing is expected to arrive within the next fortnight. If banned, IU will be given the option to immediately replace Russell.

Lahore Qalandars had to make three changes to their squad, as have Peshawar Zalmi, who have withheld one pick to be made within the next 24-hours.

Last year’s runner-up Quetta Gladiators have made four changes while Islamabad United and Karachi Kings have their original picks in place. The latter picks from PZ will only be activated and eligible to play once the number of foreign players in the team goes under the minimum quota allowed by the PSL, which is five. This would happen only after the Bangladesh players leave for their international team commitments.


Players list:


Lahore Qalandars

England’s Jason Roy in place of West Indian Dwayne Bravo

Australian Chris Green in place of Australian Shaun Tait

New Zealand’ James Franklin in place of New Zealand’s Anton Devcich


Peshawar Zalmi

West Indian Marlon Samuels replaces England’s Alex Hales

West Indian Andre Fletcher replaces Afghanistan’sMohammad Shahzad

Sri Lankan Tillakaratne Dilshan replaces Bangladesh’s Shakib-Al-Hasan


Quetta Gladiators

England’s Moeen Ali replaces West Indian Carlos Brathwaite

New Zealand’s Nathan McCullum replaces England’s David Willey

Sri Lankan Thisara Perera replaces West Indian Rovman Powell

South African Rilee Rossouw replaces Afghanistan’s Mohammad Nabi

 

[saeed5646]

I think. Mcculum captaincy will be the major talking point this season. He will be the under the microscope, especially he handles the youngsters. I for one woukd like to see how he handles the Leggies Usman Qadir and Yasir Shah. Also, let's see if he succeds in preparing two Pakistani captains, the tasks given to him by Rana Fawad.

hm he is doing great with brisbane heat in bigbash this year top of the table they were and yesterday chris

lynn also praises mucculum captaincy in bigbash so hopefully he will be amazing with the captaincy again

 

[Brilliance]

Lahore Qalenders.

1 McCullum.
2 Roy.
3 Badar.
4 Delport.
5 Akmal.
6 Rizwan.
7 Yamin.
8 Tanvir.
9 Narine.
10 Shah.
11 Irfan jnr.

I hope Badar is played in the top order , so he gets the proper grooming . He has got the talent. I hope McCullum trusts him.

 

[Syed1]

Really want Quetta to win or reach the finals. They always have a soft corner in my heart.

Also want LQ to come last again.

 

[Lynx]

Qalandar's team looks really hit and miss. Expecting us to bow out as the last placed team in this edition as well.

 

[MenInG]

Some big names joining PSL

 

[hailian]

Lahore Qalenders.

1 McCullum.
2 Roy.
3 Badar.
4 Delport.
5 Akmal.
6 Rizwan.
7 Yamin.
8 Tanvir.
9 Narine.
10 Shah.
11 Irfan jnr.

I hope Badar is played in the top order , so he gets the proper grooming . He has got the talent. I hope McCullum trusts him.

Aren't Saif Badar and Irfan are in supplementary squads only? Last year Lahore didn't call a single player from Supplementary squad

 

[Runner Up]

After PSL 2017, I would love to see another PSL (Part-2) in same year in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad and Multan. Offer good amount to all players and even if some retired players agree to play, it is going to be a big hit. Just imagine the atmosphere.

 

[saeed5646]

After PSL 2017, I would love to see another PSL (Part-2) in same year in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad and Multan. Offer good amount to all players and even if some retired players agree to play, it is going to be a big hit. Just imagine the atmosphere.

i wish it happen but i don,t thing it is possible right now after the 4th session maybe PCB can hold a mini

PSL in pakistan which will be huge hit

 

[Chief Destroyer]

Lahore Qalenders.

1 McCullum.
2 Roy.
3 Badar.
4 Delport.
5 Akmal.
6 Rizwan.
7 Yamin.
8 Tanvir.
9 Narine.
10 Shah.
11 Irfan jnr.

I hope Badar is played in the top order , so he gets the proper grooming . He has got the talent. I hope McCullum trusts him.

Akmal will bat at 3. This is confirmed by McCullum.

 

[hailian]

Rile Rossow and Moin Ali are joining Quetta. Great picks by Quetta!

 

[Brilliance]

Akmal will bat at 3. This is confirmed by McCullum.

Umar Akmal does strive in these tournaments. He is a failure in internationals though.

 

[Ellipsism]

Chris Green's record is not particularly impressive. Plus, he is an off spinner which Lahore already have.
I think, he is picked due to special relation between Qalandars and Thunder. He is the captain of Sydney Thunder development squad too which played against Lahore Qalandar rising star. So could bet that he is being picked to give exposure. Now, I hope Thunder pick some Lahore Qalandar youngster too next season for exposure.

He's economical and accurate. No mug with the bat either.

 

[Major]

Who picked Moeen Ali?

Hes a great addition, having him in the team will be a big advantage for that particular team

 

[thelandofthebravepeople]

Just checked Afghanistan team's schedule and they are hosting Ireland for 3 t20s and 5 ODIs from 8th of March. That could be why they have withdrawn from PSL.

Afghanistan has a series with Zimbabwe before Ireland same time as PSL

 

[Saj]

Jason Roy and BMac opening for Lahore.

Mouth watering prospect.

Expect fireworks.

 

[Hasan123]

Zalmi and Lahore have gun batting line ups. James Franklin is a bizarre selection, was lq went for another all rounder. Glad Roy and Moen have been picked up.

 

[Syed1]

Lmao, game over.

Lol LQ will still come dead last.

 

[mz123]

Lol LQ will still come dead last.

I think karachi has already reserved that spot