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* Another IPL wicket falls.

* Following Faf du Plessis, Moeen Ali is also ready to leave IPL to play HBL PSL. The draw/attraction of HBL PSL, another big name joins

* After South Africa's Faf du Plessis, England's Moeen Ali has also decided to leave the IPL and play in the PSL.

Moeen Ali shared following thoughts on this big decision:

"This is the time for new beginnings. I am very excited to be part of the new era of HBL PSL. PSL holds a prominent position in T20 [cricket] because of its high standards and world-class talent. Playing in Pakistan has always been good; the high-quality cricket here and the extraordinary passion of the fans are worth seeing, and you want to show your best performance. I am looking forward to all of this so that the best memories remain with me.

"I am ready for a new and special experience, Inshallah (God willing)."

 
Rana said:
Until we don’t get Travis Head, Phil Salt, Rickleton, DeQock, Butler, Klaasen, Pooran level players

We need to stop doing these pointless bhangras!
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You are right.

No need for bhangra.

But no need for wrist slitting like some are doing aswell.

We will pick up some oldies and some youngsters but the top players will obviously go to IPL.

Overall it's still a positive for PSL imo.
 
The Bald Eagle said:
@Devadwal another big name ditches IPL
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Hahahaha hahahha.

These are expiry date player who will not gets any deal with any IPL franchise.

This is Only prove one thing that all The players who are not worthy to play in IPL any more are eligible to Play for the PSL

This is mockery of PSL because it Only bring new name where IPL rejected players are selected in PSL 😂😂😂😂😂😂

I knows this is how Pakistan claimed fake victory everywhere . Kya yar kud hi kud ko exposed kar rhe ho uper se muje tagged 😂

:klopp :kp
 
The Bald Eagle said:
Hahah...but you can't deny. He has a better CV than Rohit Sharma...who doesn't know how it feels to hold a CWC
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Sreesant is have better CV than any Pakistani bolwer in the history of cricket.

He is world cup and World T20 winning player's. So what your point?

:klopp :kp
 
Both 38 years old guys, but one is still used as an impact player....but but Moeen is washed up...Ok got your logic 👍
Devadwal said:
Sreesant is have better CV than any Pakistani bolwer in the history of cricket.

He is world cup and World T20 winning player's. So what your point?

:klopp :kp
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So point is none of world Top T20 player's are playing in PSL but all in IPL. This show where is PSL stand

faf and Ali are playing in PSL now because they are not going to selected by IPL team's.

Lol kabhi to samja liya karo chijo ko

:klopp :kp
 
The Bald Eagle said:
Hahah...so who is no 1 T20I all rounder at the moment, Harshit Rana 🤣🤣🤣
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You means who have the most numbers of Duck in T20 cricket for pakistan ?

Btw real number one batsman in the World is Abhishek Sharma, not just ranking but his match winning knock prove it unlike fraud all-rounder.

:klopp :kp
 
People need to temper expectations. By clashing with the IPL, you are not going to get the A grade elite players. However PSL can grow and still be a good league even with the IPL leftovers, unpicked players and players nearing retirement. The PSL is the only league which is not backed, subsidized by India, IPL money which is a good achievement in itself. All other leagues barring the IPL will collapse without Indian rokra subsidy.
 
Savak said:
People need to temper expectations. By clashing with the IPL, you are not going to get the A grade elite players. However PSL can grow and still be a good league even with the IPL leftovers, unpicked players and players nearing retirement. The PSL is the only league which is not backed, subsidized by India, IPL money which is a good achievement in itself. All other leagues barring the IPL will collapse without Indian rokra subsidy.
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CPL, BBL, NatWest T20, BPL, and SLPL are not reliant on Indian money either.

These are organic domestic leagues.
 
sweep_shot said:
CPL, BBL, NatWest T20, BPL, and SLPL are not reliant on Indian money either.

These are organic domestic leagues.
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Its questionable how successful these leagues are. Natwest T20 is not cash rich, ECB had to launch the Hundred to make money and even then they had to request IPL, Indian investment in team ownership for much needed cash infusion. BBL is looking to privatize and seek private investors to buy teams going forward. BPL is a struggling league and SLPL had to be cancelled this year.
 
Rana said:
Until we don’t get Travis Head, Phil Salt, Rickleton, DeQock, Butler, Klaasen, Pooran level players

We need to stop doing these pointless bhangras!
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Those players will never choose PSL over IPL and ludicrous to even think that they even should
 
RedwoodOriginal said:
Those players will never choose PSL over IPL and ludicrous to even think that they even should
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It’s not that complicated

The scheduling matters

You have a good chance to get those players in the Bangladesh premier league or ILT20 if you offer them the PSL money now because PSL can dish out $500k for a player
 
Lack of money alone is not a problem for the PSL. Foreign players in Pakistan cannot move around and enjoy themselves freely as they can do in India, UAE and Western countries. Being hotel bound and surrounded by security 24/7 takes a toll especially now that PSL will need a longer window to complete a 8 team PSL i.e. 2 months. This is something the Pakistani Government, PCB and the PSL Stakeholders need to think about i.e. how to give the foreign players some good relaxation, leisure options in Pakistan outside of Cricket.
 
For e.g. in the IPL, i have seen players bring their wives, kids over to India. Can any foreign player consider doing that in Pakistan?
 
PSL is the cricketing equivalent of a retirement home. Grandpas like Faf see out their final days in there.
 
Savak said:
Lack of money alone is not a problem for the PSL. Foreign players in Pakistan cannot move around and enjoy themselves freely as they can do in India, UAE and Western countries. Being hotel bound and surrounded by security 24/7 takes a toll especially now that PSL will need a longer window to complete a 8 team PSL i.e. 2 months. This is something the Pakistani Government, PCB and the PSL Stakeholders need to think about i.e. how to give the foreign players some good relaxation, leisure options in Pakistan outside of Cricket.
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Yeah this is the next obstacle.

We should actually look to condense PSL to curtail the tournament length whilst maximising fan engagement and minimising player time in Pakistan.

Two groups of 4 with top 4 going into next stage could be helpful.
 
RexRex said:
PSL is the cricketing equivalent of a retirement home. Grandpas like Faf see out their final days in there.
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Hahah ...ok but what about a league with Oldies like Sunil Narine, Rahane, Dhoni, Rohit as main and impact players?
 
DeadlyVenom said:
Yeah this is the next obstacle.

We should actually look to condense PSL to curtail the tournament length whilst maximising fan engagement and minimising player time in Pakistan.

Two groups of 4 with top 4 going into next stage could be helpful.
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Franchises are oppossed to it. Teams crashing out early will dilute fan interest, the whole purpose of a T-20 league is to have each team player each other twice in a home and away concept. Since the PCB introduced two new teams, the Franchises want a longer PSL to maximize earnings and commercial opportunities
 
RexRex said:
PSL is the cricketing equivalent of a retirement home. Grandpas like Faf see out their final days in there.
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Getting used & finished product of IPL in PSL is not something to brag about but you should be ashamed of your nationality & your league that foreign players either treat it as after retirement tournament or young foregn players consider it a tournament where they can give audition for IPL. This is PSL, a third class league.

As I know both Faf & Moeen has been communicated that franchises are no longer interested in them so they didn't give their name for auction as they don't want embarrassment which David Warner went through.

:klopp :kp
 
The Bald Eagle said:
Hahah ...ok but what about a league with Oldies like Sunil Narine, Rahane, Dhoni, Rohit as main and impact players?
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Dhoni and co. are used mostly for brand loyalty purposes by the team owners tbh even though they are well past their best. Should have been kicked out a long time ago imo.
 
India is not a great place for tourists/foreigners. Rude people, dirty places, rape problem etc.

So, once they make enough money, they want to ditch India and try other countries I guess. :inti
 
Rana said:
It’s not that complicated

The scheduling matters

You have a good chance to get those players in the Bangladesh premier league or ILT20 if you offer them the PSL money now because PSL can dish out $500k for a player
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There isn't even a comparison between what international players make in the PSL, and what they make in the IPL. They are not even in the same stratosphere, let alone the same same ballpark.

Active Australian players make enough money from central contracts and IPL that they don't need to play in leagues like the PSL. Steve Smith and David Warner were banned for one year still didn't play PSL. Infact, Steve Smith didn't play PSL despite not being picked in the IPL last year.

PSL should understand what it is and focus on becoming stronger product, rather waste time trying to be something it's not.
 
He was still gonna go unsold so whats the big thing in it and not sure if this thing deserves a thread.
On current form i wud happily take coonoly dawson or bracewell over this washed up guy
 
Rana said:
Until we don’t get Travis Head, Phil Salt, Rickleton, DeQock, Butler, Klaasen, Pooran level players

We need to stop doing these pointless bhangras!
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arent you the same guy who loves white ball play of YK, Attapatu and Fleming? Stay within your means, will you.
 
Faf and to some extent Moeen both were usually part of their management/ leadership group at country and franchise level. PSL franchises will benefit from that.Faf still looks super fit so at PSL level he should be able to deliver 1-2 good innings. Moeen too will be useful in subcontinent conditions. He is still definitely a better spinner than Saim Ayub, Agha and Nawaz. His hitting ability a bonus.

However I feel soon you will see these guys in some kind of coaching role in IPL, so good for them to maximum encash the last 1-2 years when they have some juice left by playing around the world.

They are still connected to sister franchises of some of the IPL franchises too in SAT20, ILT20,MLT20, CPL. For those thinking they snubbed IPL lol.
 
Unlike Faf who can still give you some important knocks & gives a lot of experience & wisdom, Moeen is no longer the player he was. His bowling has become ineffective & his batting is nonexistent.

Bringing in Moeen would be a poor pick.
 
Local.Dada said:
Faf and to some extent Moeen both were usually part of their management/ leadership group at country and franchise level. PSL franchises will benefit from that.Faf still looks super fit so at PSL level he should be able to deliver 1-2 good innings. Moeen too will be useful in subcontinent conditions. He is still definitely a better spinner than Saim Ayub, Agha and Nawaz. His hitting ability a bonus.

However I feel soon you will see these guys in some kind of coaching role in IPL, so good for them to maximum encash the last 1-2 years when they have some juice left by playing around the world.

They are still connected to sister franchises of some of the IPL franchises too in SAT20, ILT20,MLT20, CPL. For those thinking they snubbed IPL lol.
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These connections are good for PSL too. It can help to break down some of the barriers in future if these guys have roles in Indian owned leagues

We know they are choosing the PSL because their IPl career is over. But for our perspective it's not a bad deal.
 
Devadwal said:
Hahahaha hahahha.

These are expiry date player who will not gets any deal with any IPL franchise.

This is Only prove one thing that all The players who are not worthy to play in IPL any more are eligible to Play for the PSL

This is mockery of PSL because it Only bring new name where IPL rejected players are selected in PSL 😂😂😂😂😂😂

I knows this is how Pakistan claimed fake victory everywhere . Kya yar kud hi kud ko exposed kar rhe ho uper se muje tagged 😂

:klopp :kp
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jamie smith fan said:
He was still gonna go unsold so whats the big thing in it and not sure if this thing deserves a thread.
On current form i wud happily take coonoly dawson or bracewell over this washed up guy
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Yeah pick breeztke, Tony de zorzi, muthisuamy, lheun de pretorius, conolloy, matt renshaw etc instead of washed up guys
 
Rana said:
Until we don’t get Travis Head, Phil Salt, Rickleton, DeQock, Butler, Klaasen, Pooran level players

We need to stop doing these pointless bhangras!
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Rana said:
Until we don’t get Travis Head, Phil Salt, Rickleton, DeQock, Butler, Klaasen, Pooran level players

We need to stop doing these pointless bhangras!
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Why would any of these players choose PSL over IPL?.They want to make as much money as possible before they retire/get injured.It makes perfect sense for them to choose the league which pays the highest money. There is no need to keep hoping someone will turn down IPL and join PSL.
 
RedwoodOriginal said:
Those players will never choose PSL over IPL and ludicrous to even think that they even should
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IPL pays more so it is obvious they will choose IPL.They want to make as much money as they can before the retire.It has nothing to do with preference.Money is the most important factor.
 
Fenrir said:
IPL pays more so it is obvious they will choose IPL.They want to make as much money as they can before the retire.It has nothing to do with preference.Money is the most important factor.
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And what do you think I'm talking about? Their undying love for India and it's people?
 
Fenrir said:
IPL pays more so it is obvious they will choose IPL.They want to make as much money as they can before the retire.It has nothing to do with preference.Money is the most important factor.
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Yes like in football, Basketball, Formula 1.. list goes on.. unless you think those are different?
 
The head to head is the best thing we can do against the IPL. Lots of good players can be picked and we have our own brand
 
Moeen Ali consistently chose BPL over PSL in the past. Now he is well past his prime. Performance wise I don't think he will add much to any team in PSL currently.
 
No need to be extra excited... These are the guys who are washed up... Yeah they could be big names back in the day but today, they are just few retired bunch of players.. Nothing much
 
These headlines are only good for washed up players like Faf and Moeen to jack up their prices for PSL

It's better to be a feeder league for the IPL with younger players rather than washed up IPL players
 
The decision to hold the PSL alongside the IPL is turning out to be a master stroke, there is no way the PSL would have managed to get the likes of David Warner, Finn Allen, Faf Du Plessis, Glen Maxwell, Kane Williamson if it was held in any other window. Players who get turned down by the IPL, have lower chances of getting selected in the IPL or want another option other than the IPL have a second option now.

The PCB needs to negotiate with the ECB and get the Pakistani Government on board and request them to issue Nocs for English players during the PSL window.
 
Glenn Maxwell's statement via his Official Account. Is he coming to PSL now??
This will be a good positive thing for PSL

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Since Ali Tareen has been kicked out, it seems the PCB is really going for their plan with direct signings

Faf
Russell
Moeen
Maxwell ??

They got Warner in last year
 
Rana said:
Since Ali Tareen has been kicked out, it seems the PCB is really going for their plan with direct signings

Faf
Russell
Moeen
Maxwell ??

They got Warner in last year
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Russell is not going to play PSL but stick to KKR as some coaching role like power hitting.

Maxwell hasn't confirmed that he is going to play PSL.

:kp
 
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100% I feel these guys have been offered $2-3m contracts for 4 seasons with PSL

Remember, PCB paid Warner $500k all together for the season last year

These guys must be on the same wage bill.
 
If PCB gets a window for PSL, even 3 weeks out of 5…

I don’t see how they cannot get the top tier with offers of $300-500k for the season
 
Fenrir said:
Why would any of these players choose PSL over IPL?.They want to make as much money as possible before they retire/get injured.It makes perfect sense for them to choose the league which pays the highest money. There is no need to keep hoping someone will turn down IPL and join PSL.
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Fenrir said:
IPL pays more so it is obvious they will choose IPL.They want to make as much money as they can before the retire.It has nothing to do with preference.Money is the most important factor.
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Who’s asking for them to choose PSL over IPL?


I’m saying PCB pays enough now to have all of them anyways if they get their own window. A lot of these players happily play for some of the PSL franchise owners in other leagues such as T10 etc

If you can arrange a separate window for PSL, you will see the PSL roster raise its game! I can guarantee you will get a player even of Travis Head’s stature for $300k
 
Rana said:
Who’s asking for them to choose PSL over IPL?


I’m saying PCB pays enough now to have all of them anyways if they get their own window. A lot of these players happily play for some of the PSL franchise owners in other leagues such as T10 etc

If you can arrange a separate window for PSL, you will see the PSL roster raise its game! I can guarantee you will get a player even of Travis Head’s stature for $300k
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The problem is that the other available windows clash with ILT20, Major League 20, and SA 20.
 
DeadlyVenom said:
The problem is that the other available windows clash with ILT20, Major League 20, and SA 20.
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All of these leagues don’t have their own exclusive window like IPL

PCB is strong/important enough to get some sway now in the ICC. They clearly depend on Pakistan to get their big payday in ICC events with the India/Pakistan clash

They didn’t dare to fine Naqvi for refusing to hand over the trophy to India. Naqvi forced BCCI to agree to a hybrid model for the next 3 years as well. He (Naqvi) has them by the akhrot.

Just go and tell them that they demand a complete window of maybe 4 weeks. They will oblige.
 
The Bald Eagle said:
O yes, Maxi is a washed up player too now as anyone ditching IPL does become that in default mode...and I forgot to mention Brook 🤣🤣🤣
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Maxwell averaged 5 and 8 with the bat in the last two seasons of IPL. What a steal for PSL 😂

And what about Harry Brook ? He failed in IPL when he played
 
Rana said:
All of these leagues don’t have their own exclusive window like IPL

PCB is strong/important enough to get some sway now in the ICC. They clearly depend on Pakistan to get their big payday in ICC events with the India/Pakistan clash

They didn’t dare to fine Naqvi for refusing to hand over the trophy to India. Naqvi forced BCCI to agree to a hybrid model for the next 3 years as well. He (Naqvi) has them by the akhrot.

Just go and tell them that they demand a complete window of maybe 4 weeks. They will oblige.
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Perhaps they can do this when the next ICC rights are negotiated. If ICC want Pak v India then Pakistan could take a bold step like this.
 
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