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Before Player Draft for PSL 2021


Peshawar Zalmi (retained) - Haider Ali (gold); Kamran Akmal (diamond, successful relegation request); Liam Livingstone (gold); Shoaib Malik and Wahab Riaz (both platinum)

Released – Aamir Ali, Adil Amin, Amir Khan, Carlos Brathwaite, Hammad Azam, Hassan Ali, Imam-ul-Haq, Kieron Pollard, Lewis Gregory, Liam Dawson (unavailable), Mohammad Mohsin, Rahat Ali, Sikandar Raza, Tom Banton, Umar Amin and Yasir Shah

Final Squad:

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Surprised they've released Hassan Ali.
 
Excited to see how Haider Ali gets on this season. Only scored 239 runs from 10 innings last time
 
They wont be the same team without Hasan.
Stupid decision because he is just about to enter his peak.
 
Livingstone? Really? He is not that great. They are going to miss Hasan Ali. Who will be one of the most sought after local players at the draft.
 
I would love to see Mohammad Shehzad (wk, AFG) play for Peshawar Zalmi, he is the most exciting player to watch in the AFG team for me. Rashid Khan is brilliant but Shehzad is a total Box office hit.
 
Peshawar take David Miller for their platinum pick.
 
Peshawar's first pick of the Diamond round, they go with Mujeeb Ur Rahman
 
Peshawar's second pick of the Diamond round, they take Sherfane Rutherford
 
Saqib Mahmood moves back to Peshawar once again
 
Mohammad Irfan is Peshawar's final Silver pick
 
Ibrar Ahmed is Peshawar's first Emerging pick
 
Mohammed Imran is Peshawar's final Emerging pick

He joins Peshawar's previous pick, Muhammed Imran :)
 
Ravi Bopara goes to Peshawar as their supplementary pick
 
Mohammed Amir Khan is Peshawar's final pick of the evening
 
Peshawar made a huge mistake releasing Hassan Ali. Does anyone know the reason behind this? It seems very strange given his recent resurgence and the bad form of all other pakistani pacers.

I also feel at least 2 out of Malik, Akmal and Wahab might have hit their cliff even for domestic cricket and will flop. To build around them as the core was not a good move.
 
Looking like Zalmi will finish between 4-6. When their batting clicks they may be able to make a huge score, but the bowling is looking very weak.
 
Peshawar Zalmi’s Cricket Director – Mohammad Akram: “We had come to the Draft with an aim to strengthen our middle-order and I am pleased that we were able to lock David Miller and Sherfane Rutherford. Miller is one of the most lethal and finest finishers of the game, while Sherfane is an explosive batsman with a wide range of shots who can also bowl. These two picks, supported by Mujeeb Ur Rehman, will improve the overall outlook of our side and we’ll be a more dominant side in the upcoming event.”
 
Gotta admit, PZ look like having one of the most balanced sides on paper.

1. KAMRAN AKMAL (wk)
2. IMAM-UL-HAQ
3. HAIDER ALI
4. LIAM LIVINGSTON
5. DAVID MILLER
6. SHOAIB MALIK
7. STERFANE RUTHERFORD
8. WAHAB RIAZ (c)
9. UMAID ASIF
10. MOHAMMAD IRFAN
11. MUJEEB UR REHMAN
 
RedwoodOriginal said:
Gotta admit, PZ look like having one of the most balanced sides on paper.

1. KAMRAN AKMAL (wk)
2. IMAM-UL-HAQ
3. HAIDER ALI
4. LIAM LIVINGSTON
5. DAVID MILLER
6. SHOAIB MALIK
7. STERFANE RUTHERFORD
8. WAHAB RIAZ (c)
9. UMAID ASIF
10. MOHAMMAD IRFAN
11. MUJEEB UR REHMAN
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Don’t you have to play one emerging player in the team?

But that’s a strong team looks like a lot will depend to no. 5-8 in this team.
 
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1. Kamran Akmal (wk)
2. Imam ul Haq
3. Haider Ali
4. Shoaib Malik
5. Liam Livingstone ✈️
6. David Miller ✈️
7. Ravi Bopara ✈️
8. Amad Butt
9. Wahab Riaz (c)
10. Mohammad Amir Khan [E]
11. Mujeeb ur Rahman ✈️
 
My PZ line up would be:

1. Kamran Akmal (WK)
2. Imam-ul-Haq
3. Haider Ali
4. Liam Livingstone (F)
5. Shoaib Malik
6. David Miller (F)
7. Amad Butt
8. Wahab Riaz (C)
9. Saqib Mahmood (F)
10. Mujeeb-ur-Rahman (F)
11. Ibrar Ahmed (E)

A difficult line-up as I didn't know many Pakistan players picked. Would like to see Mohammad Imran (AR) get a game as would Sherfane Rutherford.
 
Wahab Riaz has been confirmed as Zalmi skipper for PSL6.
 
The squad looks very thin. Hassan Ali should have retained, but there is probably a reason he wasn't.
 
IAJ said:
The squad looks very thin. Hassan Ali should have retained, but there is probably a reason he wasn't.
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He asked to leave.

I think IU and him had agreed a deal before the draft.
 
Maher96 said:
Don’t you have to play one emerging player in the team?

But that’s a strong team looks like a lot will depend to no. 5-8 in this team.
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Does Haider Ali not qualify as Emerging anymore?

If not, I guess I would drop Irfan or Umaid for Amir Khan or Ibrar. Still it is probably one of the most balanced sides in the tournament.
 
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Saj said:
He asked to leave.

I think IU and him had agreed a deal before the draft.
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This makes more sense. IU without Misbah seems like the franchise to be at if winning games and professionalism is what you’re looking for.
 
Will Darren Sammy have a coaching background staff role? It will be very Wierd for him not to be involved with this franchise anymore
 
Peshawar could have kept only two of Akmal, Wahab, Malik and Hassan as platinum. Interesting that they essentially let Hassan go and chose Wahab and Malik. Both senior cricketers (and one the captain) but clearly inferior to Hassan at this stage.

It appeared Mohammad Akram is annoyed at Hassan, perhaps for not agreeing to stay as diamond since Peshawar backed him last year when he was injured, but if Hassan knew he could go to IU as platinum, I don’t blame him.
 
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Hope they finish dead last so we can finally be rid of Muhammad Akram, Malik and that mafia
 
RedwoodOriginal said:
Terrible player
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GudduBadmash said:
Useless


Hope they finish dead last so we can finally be rid of Muhammad Akram, Malik and that mafia
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The real Shady guys in PSL are Aquib Javed and the Moin Khan family.

It is so damn weird looking at the Quetta franchise, DAD is the head coach of the team, MOM is a part of selection committee/background staff, SON has been carried with the team for two seasons without even playing a single game, it was only last year that he got games (since Umar Akmal got banned).

The only saving grace for the FAMILY is that their son is a decent player, nothing extraordinary as yet.
 
RedwoodOriginal said:
Nah, he's nothing special either. I think the best Afghan players have already been picked: Rashid, Nabi, Mujeeb, Qais and Noor Ahmed.
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I mean he is much better than M. Shahzad. Not asking for his selection in the PSL

M. Shahzad gets hype because of associate bashing. He was most popular Afghanistan cricketer before the rise of Rashid Khan.
 
Imaam ul haq
Kamran akmal
Haider ali
Shaoib malik
Livingstone F
Miller F
Ammad butt
Wahab riaz
Sakib F
Mujeeb F
Ibrar ahmed E
 
Peshawar Zalmi launches special cultural kit ahead of Pakistan Super League Season 6

The Heritage Edition Training kit highlights the culture and beauty of Pakistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Javed Afridi

The heritage edition training kit highlights the culture and beauty of Pakistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Pakistan's highest peak K2, National Animal Markhor, National Flower Jasmine, Beautiful Tourism Spot Malam Jabba, Khyber Pass, Peshawar's Islamia College, Edwards College, Clock Tower, Traditional paisley and truck art patterns feature in the heritage edition training kit.

“The purpose of the Heritage Edition Training kit is to highlight the beauty and culture of Pakistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa around the world” Remarked Mr. Javed Afridi, Chairman Peahawar Zalmi

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MenInG said:
Peshawar Zalmi launches special cultural kit ahead of Pakistan Super League Season 6

The Heritage Edition Training kit highlights the culture and beauty of Pakistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Javed Afridi

The heritage edition training kit highlights the culture and beauty of Pakistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Pakistan's highest peak K2, National Animal Markhor, National Flower Jasmine, Beautiful Tourism Spot Malam Jabba, Khyber Pass, Peshawar's Islamia College, Edwards College, Clock Tower, Traditional paisley and truck art patterns feature in the heritage edition training kit.

“The purpose of the Heritage Edition Training kit is to highlight the beauty and culture of Pakistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa around the world” Remarked Mr. Javed Afridi, Chairman Peahawar Zalmi

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that is beatiful
 
David Miller will be returning to South Africa with the T20 squad to participate in the CSA domestic T20 Challenge.

He will return to Pakistan to take part in the second half of the Pakistan Super League at the conclusion of the South African tournament.
 
Peshawar Zalmi's official kit for Pakistan Super League season 6 has been launched

Malam Jabba has also been included in the kit to highlight the beauty of Pakistan all over the world

Congratulations to Pakistan Cricket Board and fans for hosting the entire Pakistan Super League tournament in Pakistan for the second year in a row, Chairman Peshawar Zalmi Javed Afridi

Peshawar Zalmi has launched its official playing kit for the sixth edition of the Pakistan Super League starting February 20. Chairman Peshawar Zalmi Javed Afridi said that while Peshawar Zalmi is hopeful for a good performance for Pakistan Super League season 6, Also we are trying to present the beauty and culture of Pakistan to the world. Peshawar Zalmi include Malam Jabba, one of the most beautiful places in Pakistan in the official playing kit of Pakistan.

Javed Afridi said that earlier Peshawar Zalmi special cultural kit was also made to highlight the beauty and culture of Pakistan. Javed Afridi said that for the second year in a row, Pakistan Super League Season 6 is fully welcomed & hosting in Pakistan and I like to congratulated the Pakistan Cricket Board, the government of Pakistan, security agencies and above all cricket fans.

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Can’t help but feel it’s a very weak squad.

You have the ‘big 3’ in Malik, Akmal and Wahab, and i wouldn’t be surprised if two of them end up being too old to perform anymore.

The bowling looks very weak without Hassan and a quality spinner. Good opportunity for Ammad Butt though as he was not getting a chance in IU.
 
Zalmi haven’t had a good squad since season 1, but they always find a way to be in the mix of things at the end of the tournament.

At least the one-legged Sammy is finally gone from the playing squad.

A lot depends once again on Kamran and this time Miller as well. Haider would play a few impact knocks as well.

Saqib Mahmood is a solid addition.

Not a great looking squad on paper but it won’t be surprising to see them have another good season.
 
Mamoon said:
Zalmi haven’t had a good squad since season 1, but they always find a way to be in the mix of things at the end of the tournament.

At least the one-legged Sammy is finally gone from the playing squad.

A lot depends once again on Kamran and this time Miller as well. Haider would play a few impact knocks as well.

Saqib Mahmood is a solid addition.

Not a great looking squad on paper but it won’t be surprising to see them have another good season.
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There are only six teams. Kind of hard not to be in the mix of things.
 
Gharib Aadmi said:
There are only six teams. Kind of hard not to be in the mix of things.
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It is, ask Qalandars who have finished bottom in all but one season.

Zalmi and Gladiators are the only sides to make the final thrice, and Zalmi is the only side to have made the play-offs in each and every season.

No need of taking credit away from Zalmi management just because it is a 6 team tournament. They are clearly doing something right compared to others.
 
Daren Sammy has arrived in Karachi.

Seems like he has a mentor role again - whatever that entails.
 
Mamoon said:
Zalmi haven’t had a good squad since season 1, but they always find a way to be in the mix of things at the end of the tournament.

At least the one-legged Sammy is finally gone from the playing squad.

A lot depends once again on Kamran and this time Miller as well. Haider would play a few impact knocks as well.

Saqib Mahmood is a solid addition.

Not a great looking squad on paper but it won’t be surprising to see them have another good season.
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Sammy while he was barely fit, has something of a winning knack when he’s playing/captain. He’s done it for the Windies time and again despite not personally performing amazingly.

He’s there as a mentor but with Wahab as captain and a potentially over the hill Akmal their main player, I think this will all be too much for Zalmi.

They will rebuild in 2022 though with an exciting squad for sure.
 
Pictures from Zalmi of players arriving

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This Saqib Mahmood is gonna lose us few games for sure, rubbish T20 bowler, not sure why have they picked him. Overall the squad is weak, no chance this year at all.
 
Mercurial said:
This Saqib Mahmood is gonna lose us few games for sure, rubbish T20 bowler, not sure why have they picked him. Overall the squad is weak, no chance this year at all.
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Teams will be licking their lips at batting against Saqib + Wahab + Irfan + Ammad. What’s the highest score in PSL history? I feel we may see a new record conceded by these boys.
 
Mercurial said:
This Saqib Mahmood is gonna lose us few games for sure, rubbish T20 bowler, not sure why have they picked him. Overall the squad is weak, no chance this year at all.
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as someone who watches a lot of english county cricket...hes a very promising young bowler and a good addition with a good t20 record albeit small sample size , good pace and lots of variations , who is highly rated by the ECB set up for a reason... maybe watch and judge as opposed to writing someone off with no good reason
 
Practice video from Zalmi

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Via Saj:

England batsman Tom-Kohler Cadmore who represented Gladiators in the 2018 season will replace compatriot Liam Livingstone in the Zalmi squad with Livingstone also set to be part of England's T20I team in India.
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Kamran Akmal (WK)
Tom Cadmore (F)
Haider Ali
Shoaib Malik
David Miller/ Rutherford (F)
Ravi Bopara (F)
Amad Butt
Wahab Riaz (C)
Ibrar Ahmed
Mujeeb Ur Rehman (F)
Mohammad Irfan
 
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PSL franchise Peshawar Zalmi announces to have two Chinese and Turkish cricketers with squad in PSL Seven

Peshawar Zalmi chairman Javed Afridi has announced that two cricketers *each from China and Turkey will be with the Peshawar Zalmi squad in the Pakistan Super League season seven. Javed Afridi said that Peshawar Zalmai has always tried to bring friendly countries closer through cricket and this will promote cricket in China and Turkey. Peshawar Zalmai has already provided training and learning opportunities to two Chinese and Turkish cricketers in previous seasons of PSL with the squad. Chinese and Turkish cricketers will also get a chance to learn with Pakistan and international cricketers in PSL Season Seven.
 
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Peshawar Zalmai's three-day trials conclude in Peshawar

Peshawar Zalmi's activities are going on in Peshawar before Pakistan Super League season seven. After Swabi and Jamrud, trials were conducted by Peshawar Zalmai in Peshawar to find new talent. In the trials held at the historic Islamia College Peshawar, Peshawar Zalmai's director of cricket and coach Muhammad Akram took the trials and also gave coaching tips and encouragement to the young cricketers. More than 200 young cricketers took part in the three-day trials in Swabi, Jamrud and Peshawar.
Peshawar Zalmi Cricket Director Muhammad Akram said that Peshawar Zalmi believes in giving young cricketers a chance to showcase their talents at the grass root level. Peshawar Zalmi from PSL Seven has taken trials of young cricketers in the emerging category and for the future. After the trials of these young cricketers, a database has been created which will come in handy in future.
 
Big announcement by Pakistan Super League franchise Peshawar Zalmi

Peshawar Zalmi to conduct Haier Zalmi Summer Camp to find new talent before PSL 8

Young cricketers from all over Pakistan can become part of the camp by uploading videos through the hashtag #HaierZalmiCamp till May 4.

Pakistan Super League franchise Peshawar Zalmai has announced to set up Haier Zalmi Summer Camp to search for new talent before Pakistan Super League season 8. In the first phase, young cricketers from all over Pakistan can showcase talent by uploading videos with hashtag of #HaierZalmiCamp. The video can be uploaded until May 4. Peshawar Zalmi's director of Cricket & coach Mohammad Akram and management will review the videos and shortlist the most talented cricketers and these cricketers will be invited to Zalmi summer camp.

Peshawar Zalmi Cricket Director Muhammad Akram says that Pakistan has immense cricketing talent, Zalmi will try to bring out the hidden talent through this summer camps and provide opportunities to Young Cricketers showcase their talent.
Javed Afridi, Chairman of Peshawar Zalmai, said that new talent would emerge through Haier Zalmi camp.

Venue and other details of the Super Camp will be released in the coming days

Peshawar Zalmi Media Department
 
MenInG said:
Big announcement by Pakistan Super League franchise Peshawar Zalmi

Peshawar Zalmi to conduct Haier Zalmi Summer Camp to find new talent before PSL 8

Young cricketers from all over Pakistan can become part of the camp by uploading videos through the hashtag #HaierZalmiCamp till May 4.

Pakistan Super League franchise Peshawar Zalmai has announced to set up Haier Zalmi Summer Camp to search for new talent before Pakistan Super League season 8. In the first phase, young cricketers from all over Pakistan can showcase talent by uploading videos with hashtag of #HaierZalmiCamp. The video can be uploaded until May 4. Peshawar Zalmi's director of Cricket & coach Mohammad Akram and management will review the videos and shortlist the most talented cricketers and these cricketers will be invited to Zalmi summer camp.

Peshawar Zalmi Cricket Director Muhammad Akram says that Pakistan has immense cricketing talent, Zalmi will try to bring out the hidden talent through this summer camps and provide opportunities to Young Cricketers showcase their talent.
Javed Afridi, Chairman of Peshawar Zalmai, said that new talent would emerge through Haier Zalmi camp.

Venue and other details of the Super Camp will be released in the coming days

Peshawar Zalmi Media Department
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Zalmi is one innovative franchise. Ahead of the others by miles. This is a good low cost initiative
 
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