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[table=class:grid][tr][td]Platinum[/td][td]Diamond[/td][td]Gold[/td][td]Silver[/td][td]Emerging[/td][td]Supplementary[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Mohammad Hafeez[/td][td]Shakib al Hasan[/td][td]Darren Sammy ©[/td][td]Haris Sohail[/td][td]Sameen Gul[/td][td]Andre Fletcher[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Wahab Riaz[/td][td]Kamran Akmal[/td][td]Hasan Ali[/td][td]Chris Jordan[/td][td]Ibtisam Sheikh[/td][td]Evin Lewis[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Dwayne Bravo[/td][td]Tamim Iqbal[/td][td]Hammad Azam[/td][td]Mohammad Asghar[/td][td]Khushdil Shah[/td][td]Khalid Usman[/td][/tr]
[tr][td][/td][td][/td][td][/td][td]Saad Nasim[/td][td][/td][td]Mohammad Arif[/td][/tr]
[tr][td][/td][td][/td][td][/td][td]Taimoor Sultan[/td][/tr][/table]
 
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Some poor picks today. Sameen is a good pick- he should learn a lot from Hasan.

Hammad is a decent t20 batsman.
 
They're lucky their retained players are good, because their picks today were atrocious.
 
Not the best squad on paper. Don't think we will be able to retain the trophy unless Hasan continues his golden form.

The MVP for me is Shakib. Will he be available for the whole tournament or are Bangladesh scheduled to play in February?

Lewis is obviously the best supplementary player out of all the supplementary players that have been picked.
 
Thankfully we got rid of the rubbish Junaid, but Hammad and Nasim are pointless selections. However, Bravo is a good replacement for Afridi.
 
Mamoon said:
Not the best squad on paper. Don't think we will be able to retain the trophy unless Hasan continues his golden form.

The MVP for me is Shakib. Will he be available for the whole tournament or are Bangladesh scheduled to play in February?

Lewis is obviously the best supplementary player out of all the supplementary players that have been picked.
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Bangladesh have a tri-series with Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe according to the FTP next February at home. They then tour the Caribbean in March.
 
1. Tamin - f
2. Kamran - wk
3. Professor
4. Shakib -f
5. Bravo - f
6. Hammad
7. Sammy - f
8. Riaz
9. Hasan Ali
10 Asghar
11. Sameen Gul -e
 
pakistanigoneaussie said:
1. Tamin - f
2. Kamran - wk
3. Professor
4. Shakib -f
5. Bravo - f
6. Hammad
7. Sammy - f
8. Riaz
9. Hasan Ali
10 Asghar
11. Sameen Gul -e
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A very top-heavy squad. We should make the play-offs, but I think we will fall short this time.
 
Mamoon said:
A very top-heavy squad. We should make the play-offs, but I think we will fall short this time.
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think the team is as balanced as any in the comp

the only issue that sticks out to me is lack of quality pacers, lot of pressure is on Hasan
 
playing 11 should be :

Evin lewis (f)
Kamran Akmal (wk)
Mohd Hafeez
Darenn Bravo(f)
Shakib al Hasan(f)
Hammad Azam
Darren Sammy (f)
Hassan ali
Wahab Riaz
Mohd Asghar
Sameen Gul (E)
 
Doubt that Hammad will play a lot of matches. They got a lot of allrounders this time. With Afridi out they could use someone like Hammad at 6 though.
 
If the right batsman gets a hold of Hammad, he could go for 36. Such a juicy bowler.

Unlikely we see him in the next PSL.
 
Chief Destroyer said:
If the right batsman gets a hold of Hammad, he could go for 36. Such a juicy bowler.

Unlikely we see him in the next PSL.
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The definition of a trundler.

He needs to forget his bowling and play as a batsman. Otherwise he has no chance.
 
2nd or 3 worst team in the tournament. Matchwinners Kami and Hasan will need to carry the team once again. Not sure if they can keep repeating their heroics.
 
A bit has been squad and many of the players actually are not T20 players. If Lewis is available, Tamim shouldn't play, but their possible starting XI should have Tamim, Sameen and Haris, who are not T20 players. Also, MoHa, Kamran, Sammy, Wahab, Bravo are more in the veteran category - each a year closer towards wrong direction. They might struggle this year unless Shakib, Hasan & few others has an exceptional tournament.
 
Kami
Tahim
Harris
Hafeez
Shakib
Hammad
Sammy
Bravo
Asghar
Wahab
Hasan

Bowling attack isn't bad. But other than Hasan not many wicket takers. Batting line up is hit or missed, any team that is dependent on Kami and Hafeez is in trouble. Furthmore as [MENTION=79064]MMHS[/MENTION] mentioned some key players are another year older.

Will reach the play offs but think LQ and Islamabad are stronger .
 
Hopefully Mohammad Arif gets a chance.
[MENTION=143023]SarfiBabarHaris[/MENTION] is Ibtisam Sheikh related to Shakeel by any chance?
 
This squad is so bipolar. At one hand you have the likes of Wahab Riaz, Kamran Akmal and Hafeez while on the other hand you have Hasan Ali, Asghar and a new kid named Sameen Gul. Could be interesting.
 
Sirris said:
This squad is so bipolar. At one hand you have the likes of Wahab Riaz, Kamran Akmal and Hafeez while on the other hand you have Hasan Ali, Asghar and a new kid named Sameen Gul. Could be interesting.
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The former 3 have performed in the PSL consistently barring Hafeez IIRC
 
CricFan2012 said:
The former 3 have performed in the PSL consistently barring Hafeez IIRC
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You are correct and I think last time after 6 consecutive failures Hafeez too managed to play a meaningful innings. Still this is one year later and the three mentioned don't really excite me much. Perhaps Wahab can be potentially exciting if he is throwing some thunderbolts and using his mind.
 
Peshawar Zalmi has a balanced squad if all foreign players are available by the time PSL starts.

Tamim and Shakib are going to make a big difference if they play compared to other foreign players as PSL is in sub continental conditions and they are good players.

Most of the big names in the other squads will not be available by the time PSL is at its business end so any team with better local players will perform better.
 
1. Tamim Iqbal
2. Evin Lewis
3. Kamran Akmal
4. Professor
5. Haris
6. Shakib
7. Bravo
8. Sammy
9. Hasan Ali
10. Asghar
11. Sameen Gul

on paper looks a stronger team than Multan for sure, which should be expected as they are new.

I guess you could take a risk with Wahab as well, if it feels light on pace, but the team already has 6 front-line bowling options, without counting Sammy.
 
I think, Lewis won't be available for most part, may be 1/2 games at most, otherwise he would have been among 1st 1/2 picks. There is only one confusion between Hammad or Wahab, otherwise the squad is quite settled. Ideally, Hammad should play, but Wahab is Platinum pick :(, which means they rate him highest and didn't risk losing him, so they'll play him (otherwise won't have retained him, rather tried to bring back as Gold from open draft). PZ's starting line up should be like -

1. ^Tamim
2. Kamran+
3. ^Shakib
4. Haris
5. MoHa
6. ^Dwayne Bravo
7. ^Darren Sammy*
8. Hasan
9. Wahab
10. Asghar
11. e~Sameen

I am almost certain that MoHa will take the No. 4, if not 3 spot and push Hari (and Shakib), one slot lower.

This is on papers, one of the best XI - some of the best T20 players on reputation are there. But, 5/6 key players in that line-up are in decline due to age - Sammy, Wahab, MoHa, Kamran, Bravo are no where the players they were at their peak (basically, they are surviving for their reputation), while Tamim & Hari are not great T20 players. I guess, it'll take outstanding PSL from Shakib, Hasan & Asghar (& the new kid Sameen) to take PZ in Finals - they are more likely to miss out the first cut to Multan or IU.
 
MMHS said:
I think, Lewis won't be available for most part, may be 1/2 games at most, otherwise he would have been among 1st 1/2 picks. There is only one confusion between Hammad or Wahab, otherwise the squad is quite settled. Ideally, Hammad should play, but Wahab is Platinum pick :(, which means they rate him highest and didn't risk losing him, so they'll play him (otherwise won't have retained him, rather tried to bring back as Gold from open draft). PZ's starting line up should be like -

1. ^Tamim
2. Kamran+
3. ^Shakib
4. Haris
5. MoHa
6. ^Dwayne Bravo
7. ^Darren Sammy*
8. Hasan
9. Wahab
10. Asghar
11. e~Sameen

I am almost certain that MoHa will take the No. 4, if not 3 spot and push Hari (and Shakib), one slot lower.

This is on papers, one of the best XI - some of the best T20 players on reputation are there. But, 5/6 key players in that line-up are in decline due to age - Sammy, Wahab, MoHa, Kamran, Bravo are no where the players they were at their peak (basically, they are surviving for their reputation), while Tamim & Hari are not great T20 players. I guess, it'll take outstanding PSL from Shakib, Hasan & Asghar (& the new kid Sameen) to take PZ in Finals - they are more likely to miss out the first cut to Multan or IU.
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I agree with everything here, except for the emphasis of the last paragraph. A bit harsh, yes, they are declining players, but some of them can still be quite effective, especially in the UAE/Pak. MoHa can contribute with the ball as well and chip in with the bat.

Wahab is Platinum pick , which means they rate him highest Agree with this completely. Hadn't considered his platinum status in my side. Shouldn't really be in the first XI on merit.

I am almost certain that MoHa will take the No. 4, if not 3 spot and push Hari (and Shakib), one slot lower.
 Yes, unfortunately I agree with you here as well. Wish he had batted lower down for most of his career.
 
FreePalestine said:
I agree with everything here, except for the emphasis of the last paragraph. A bit harsh, yes, they are declining players, but some of them can still be quite effective, especially in the UAE/Pak. MoHa can contribute with the ball as well and chip in with the bat.
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Correction: I agree with everything here, except for the emphasis of the last paragraph. A bit harsh, yes, they are declining players, but some of them can still be quite effective, especially in the UAE/Pak. MoHa can contribute with the ball as well and chip in with the bat. Their declining potential is a worry and a risk, I agree. But I think in their own conditions, this squad have an odds on chance to beat Multan for sure, although anything can happen in T20's.
 
Peshawar Zalmi has some good retentions, otherwise this squad would look very poor. They’ve gone for too many allrounders and I doubt the likes of Hammad Azam or Saad Nasim would get much opportunities.
Only good buys were Dwayne Bravo and Evin Lewis, as well as retaining Tamim Iqbal. The team won’t win this time around, but may get into the last 4 as it’s bowling attack is quite strong and some solid batsmen
 
FreePalestine said:
Correction: I agree with everything here, except for the emphasis of the last paragraph. A bit harsh, yes, they are declining players, but some of them can still be quite effective, especially in the UAE/Pak. MoHa can contribute with the ball as well and chip in with the bat. Their declining potential is a worry and a risk, I agree. But I think in their own conditions, this squad have an odds on chance to beat Multan for sure, although anything can happen in T20's.
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I didn't insult them - rather read it this way - PZ has MoHa, Wahab & Bravo as Platinum; at their prime indeed they could have justified that, but now they are occupying 3 top slots - may be they have gained on Shakib (was deserving Plat, instead of Bravo), but still 2 spots to cover 2 players, who probably would struggle to justify even gold now. Then, Tamim & Kamran are also higher in Diamond, may be Sammy as well in gold, because he is struggling big time these days. That makes that about half of their team is slotted in higher category (means, other teams may be have better value for money), which should affect them in a tournament of 10 matches.
 
Thankfully some bureaucrat didn't put Hasan Ali in emerging player category. You can never be too sure in Pakistan cricket.
 
PSL Champions Peshawar Zalmi announce to host Global Zalmi League next year. Global Zalmi also announced.

PSL Champions Peshawar Zalmi comes up with yet another initiative and pleased to announce it's own Global Zalmi Super League next year.
Peshawar Zalmi held Zalmi World Cup before PSL 2 in United Arab Emirates and now Global Zalmi League will be held before PSL 3 .Peshawar Zalmi only franchise based Pakistan team in any sports which have global fans base clubs and team over 25 countries and 16 participants teams of Global Zalmi League will also comprise of our Zalmi fans from round the Globe.

Peshawar Zalmi also announced Global Zalmi team which is selected from last year Zalmi World Cup held in United Arab Emirates. The team consist of young players from across the globe which had participated in the major event of Global Zalmi.

Abraash Khan from Canada Zalmi has been appointed as the captain of the Global Zalmi team. Team is mixture of highly skilled batsmen and top class all rounders equally supported by spin bowlers. And here is full team of Zalmi Global .

1. Abraash Khan Captain (Canada Zalmi)
2. Junaid Siddiqui (Canada Zalmi)
3. Faizan Amin (Melbourne Zalmi)
4. Rayyan Pathan (Canada Zalmi)
5. Rameez Ahmed (Melbourne Zalmi)
6. Sagheer Afridi (Dubai Zalmi)
7. Juniad Aziz(Bahrain Zalmi)
8. Adnan Khan(China Zalmi)
9. Mohsin Mattoo(Kashmir Zalmi)
10. Yatin Arora Wicket Keeper (Canada Zalmi)
11. Sagheer Afridi (Dubai Zalmi)
12. Usman Sahar (London Zalmi)
13. Zeeshan Khan Emerging (London Zalmi)
14. Jhanzaib Khan Emerging (USA Zalmi)
15. Zeeshan Rehman Emerging (London Zalmi)

Chairman PZ Mr. Javed Afridi congratulated & appreciated GZ players dedication & becoming part of the squad. 5 top players of Global Zalmi League 2018 will practice with PZ team during PSL as part of GZ development program.Chairman also promise a biggest and better Global Zalmi League.

Brand Manager of Global Zalmi Mr. Iftikhar Ud Din Khattak says

Very balanced team with an excellent combination of young attacking batsmen and genuine quick fast bowing supported by leg spin option, bunch of super fit athletes from across the globe. Team is selected based on their performance in last year Zalmi World Cup. Emerging category has also been introduced and three players have been selected as Emerging players who will be part of Playing XI.

Full schedule and other details about Zalmi Super League will be announced in January 2017.
 
It is an attempt to create a good brand image
Unfortunately they have not always lived up to their promises
Javed Afridi has a good vision, but it hasn’t been followed through by his staff (as far as I’ve seen)
 
MenInG said:
Think PZ trying to establish their brand as people who are doing lots for cricket in Pakistan?
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That much I understand.

But the details seem sketchy and quite frankly I don't see what practical purpose it serves.
 
Aga Salman should try to get in this team - they have too many SLAO spinner (with MoHa blocked from bowling). Aga can replace Haris or Asghar
 
Global Zalmi League owned by Peshawar Zalmi will be starting tomorrow (Sunday, 11th Feb) in Ajman. 16 foreign teams will be taking part in Global Zalmi League. Pakistan and Indian overseas cricketers will be playing together in Global Zalmi League and cricket will unite the two nations.

First match of the Global Zalmi League will be played between Dubai and Victoria Zalmi at Eden Gardens, Ajman. Chairman Peshawar Zalmi Mr Javed Afridi expressed his delight on the happening of Global Zalmi League welcomed teams to Ajman and Global Zalmi League. Chairman stated that this league will ignite hunger of cricket fans before start of the Pakistan Super League.

It's worth mentioning that Peshawar Zalmi captain Darren Sammy and other superstars of Peshawar Zalmi will attend the Semi final and Final of Global Zalmi League on 20th Feb.
 
That Zalmi jacket won't go on any bigger players than that.


:salute
 
Syed1 said:
That Zalmi jacket won't go on any bigger players than that.


:salute
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Chairman Peshawar Zalmi and CEO Haier & Ruba Pakistan Javed Afridi has announced that Haier will be donating home appliances to Shaukat Khanum Hospital in Peshawar <a href="https://t.co/YjvJarKdeB">pic.twitter.com/YjvJarKdeB</a></p>— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saj_PakPassion/status/962401762740260864?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 10, 2018</a></blockquote>
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Update from Global Zalmi League :

Austria Zalmi vs China Zalmi
China Zalmi Won by 4 wickets
Man of the match - Sajid Afridi 36 runs and 3 wickets

Dubai Zalmi vs Australia Zalmi
Dubai Zalmi won by 23 runs
Man of the match - Asad Afridi 83 runs

Bahrain Zalmi vs Korea Zalmi
Bahrain Zalmi won by 25 runs
Man of the match - Ansar Afridi

4th match in progress ...
 
MenInG said:
Update from Global Zalmi League :

Austria Zalmi vs China Zalmi
China Zalmi Won by 4 wickets
Man of the match - Sajid Afridi 36 runs and 3 wickets

Dubai Zalmi vs Australia Zalmi
Dubai Zalmi won by 23 runs
Man of the match - Asad Afridi 83 runs

Bahrain Zalmi vs Korea Zalmi
Bahrain Zalmi won by 25 runs
Man of the match - Ansar Afridi

4th match in progress ...
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Is the whole international Afridi clan playing for the Zalmis?
 
MenInG said:
Update from Global Zalmi League :

Austria Zalmi vs China Zalmi
China Zalmi Won by 4 wickets
Man of the match - Sajid Afridi 36 runs and 3 wickets

Dubai Zalmi vs Australia Zalmi
Dubai Zalmi won by 23 runs
Man of the match - Asad Afridi 83 runs

Bahrain Zalmi vs Korea Zalmi
Bahrain Zalmi won by 25 runs
Man of the match - Ansar Afridi

4th match in progress ...
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Is that North Korea or South Korea :danish
 
5th match

Canada zalmi vs Korea Zalmi
Korea Zalmi Won by 48 runs
Man of the match - Muddasir Iqbal 68 runs 3 wickets

6th match

Bonn Zalmi vs Paris Zalmi
Bonn zalmi won by 2 wickets
Man of the match - Nawaz Khan 38 runs

7th match

Bahrain Zalmi vs South Africa Zalmi
South Africa Zalmi won 4 runs
Man of the match - Atif 54 runs

8th match

Ontario Zalmi vs UK Zalmi
Uk Zalmi won by 4 wickets
Man of the match - Aurangzeb 52 runs
 
9th Match

Austria Zalmi vs Bonn Zalmi
Result - Austria Zalmi won by 51 runs
Man of the Match - Imran Asif 44 runs 2 wickets

10th Match
Paris Zalmi vs China Zalmi
Result - China Zalmi won by 8 wickets
Man of the Match - Hafiz Abdul Jabbar

11th Match

UK Zalmi vs USA Zalmi
Result - USA zalmi won by 98 runs
Man of the Match - Fahad Babar 109

12th Match
Riyadh Zalmi vs Kashmir Zalmi
Result - Kashmir Zalmi won by 7 wickets
Man of the Match - Farooq Kazmi 45 runs
 
Defending Champions Peshawar Zalmi Launched their new kit in a spectacular ceremony in Lahore. Celebrities Mahira Khan and Hamza Ali Abbasi were announced as Peshawar Zalmi Ambassadors for PSL 3. Young cancer patients of Shaukat Khanum Hospital were specially invited for the Kit Launch event while Call Band revealed the latest and thrilling Zalmi Anthem "Hum Zalmi

The latest eye-catching Kit of Defending Champions Peshawar Zalmi was launched in grand style in Lahore last night at Haier, Lahore premises. The glamorous event was attended by Zalmi players but the presence of cancer patients of Shaukat Khanum Cancer hospital added more value to the event. Defending Champions launched their new kits having all Pakistan based Zalmi Star on stage with young patients of Shokat Khanam Cancer Hospital. Peshawar Zalmi Chairman Mr.Javed Afridi, PCB Chairnam Najam Sethi, Former PCB Chairman Shehryar Khan were also present at the Launch. Mr. Afridi also announced renowned actress and model Mahira Khan and Hamza Ali Abbasi as brand ambassadors of Peshawar Zalmi for thrid PSL. During his speech Mr. Afridi welcomed and thanked all the players and respected guests. He further added that Cricket and PSL always bring smiles on the faces of Pakistani nation and he congratulated PCB Chairman Najam Sethi and all PSL franchises for their great support. PCB Chairman Najam Sethi in his speech congratulated Peshawar Zalmi on Kit and Anthem Launch. Najam Sethi declared Zalmi Chairman Javed Afridi as the most dynamic PSL Franchise owner and praised his efforts in the revival of International Cricket in Pakistan. Peshawar Zalmi President Zaheer Abbas, head coach Muhammad Akram and former PCB Chairman Shehryar Khan were also notable speakers. At the end of the glittering event famous Rock Band "Call" unveiled the Zalmi Anthem "Hum Zalmi" and lit up the stage.

Peshawar Zalmi Media Department
 
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">&#55357;&#56560; Umaid Asif will join <a href="https://twitter.com/PeshawarZalmi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PeshawarZalmi</a> as cover for fast bowler Hasan Ali who is recovering from an ankle injury. <br><br>England batsman Rikki Wessels will join Peshawar Zalmi as the seventh foreign player in place of Evin Lewis. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HBLPSL?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HBLPSL</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DilSeJaanLagaDe?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DilSeJaanLagaDe</a> <a href="https://t.co/mtbHJysEOF">pic.twitter.com/mtbHJysEOF</a></p>— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) <a href="https://twitter.com/thePSLt20/status/964120905931808768?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 15, 2018</a></blockquote>
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Hasan Ali will travel with Peshawar Zalmi and his injury will be monitored on daily basis.
 
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