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[PICTURE] Another IPL wicket falls, as Moeen Ali snubs IPL for PSL

The Bald Eagle said:
Hahah...So failure in IPL makes a player washed up?
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They are washed up everywhere including international cricket.

Moeen Ali has been rubbish for more than 2 years in both leagues and T20Is.

If you pick him in PSL and he actually performs, it's a reflection of the loe standard of PSL
 
I think they are the big names in cricket. It is good for PSL. More than the number of runs they'll score for their franchise, it is more about marketing, worldwide presence, good PR etc.
 
DeadlyVenom said:
That's quite a weird way of talking about Moeen. Anyway the jokes on you, you guys have given the "Pakistani origin guy" millions of bucks.
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IPL owners who have hired Moeen in the past should be questioned. It seems like they were not patriotic enough.
 
gazza619 said:
IPL owners who have hired Moeen in the past should be questioned. It seems like they were not patriotic enough.
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Joshilla Bhai should be the first to face questioning. When we asked him why Imran Tahir and Moeen were picked he said it's because they weren't Pakistanis.

These people pick and chose when to be patriots.
 
DeadlyVenom said:
That's quite a weird way of talking about Moeen. Anyway the jokes on you, you guys have given the "Pakistani origin guy" millions of bucks.
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Stupid csk team and they received the negative publicity for that,

Psl has such low standards a 37 year old retired guy joins psl and he is apparently big name
 
DeadlyVenom said:
Joshilla Bhai should be the first to face questioning. When we asked him why Imran Tahir and Moeen were picked he said it's because they weren't Pakistanis.

These people pick and chose when to be patriots.
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Moeen and Tahir have non pakistani passports and hence no ban on them
 
GOSH11 said:
When did Moeen Ali actually retire?
And which t20 league did he play last year (among the many) after his retirement?

@Concerned
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September 2024 - players tends to retire when the quality of international cricket exceeds their ability.

Franchise cricket is low standard for a reason
 
Concerned said:
September 2024 - players tends to retire when the quality of international cricket exceeds their ability.

Franchise cricket is low standard for a reason
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So, he played IPL post retirement or he was not selected?
 
gazza619 said:
IPL owners who have hired Moeen in the past should be questioned. It seems like they were not patriotic enough.
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DeadlyVenom said:
Joshilla Bhai should be the first to face questioning. When we asked him why Imran Tahir and Moeen were picked he said it's because they weren't Pakistanis.

These people pick and chose when to be patriots.
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Monthly reminder that IPL NEVER banned Pakistani players.

In the second edition of IPL in 2008 there were franchises with Pakistani players (just like first edition).

Then PCB REFUSED NOC to Pak players citing security issues. IPL franchises suffered because of this last moment pull out.

So in third edition when fresh IPL auction took place, no franchise bid for a single pak player. Their logic was that they couldn't depend on PCB shenanigans.

After that pak players didn't put their names in.

This is WHY Pak players aren't in IPL, not because of any patriotism or anything else. There never was and there never is a ban on Pak players

Now of course since players like Moen Ali don't need NOC from PCB they continued to be picked

Now I have told you the truth again, but you can choose to ignore and continue to lie about why Pak players are not in IPL while Ali is.
 
Sachin fan said:
Monthly reminder that IPL NEVER banned Pakistani players.

In the second edition of IPL in 2008 there were franchises with Pakistani players (just like first edition).

Then PCB REFUSED NOC to Pak players citing security issues. IPL franchises suffered because of this last moment pull out.

So in third edition when fresh IPL auction took place, no franchise bid for a single pak player. Their logic was that they couldn't depend on PCB shenanigans.

After that pak players didn't put their names in.

This is WHY Pak players aren't in IPL, not because of any patriotism or anything else. There never was and there never is a ban on Pak players

Now of course since players like Moen Ali don't need NOC from PCB they continued to be picked

Now I have told you the truth again, but you can choose to ignore and continue to lie about why Pak players are not in IPL while Ali is.
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This is a very naive take. Their is a very obvious ban. It doesn't have to be explicitly stated in bold writing. The whole cricket world is aware of it. Even the ECB chief spoke about it when Indians took over the 100.
 
Sachin fan said:
Monthly reminder that IPL NEVER banned Pakistani players.

In the second edition of IPL in 2008 there were franchises with Pakistani players (just like first edition).

Then PCB REFUSED NOC to Pak players citing security issues. IPL franchises suffered because of this last moment pull out.

So in third edition when fresh IPL auction took place, no franchise bid for a single pak player. Their logic was that they couldn't depend on PCB shenanigans.

After that pak players didn't put their names in.

This is WHY Pak players aren't in IPL, not because of any patriotism or anything else. There never was and there never is a ban on Pak players

Now of course since players like Moen Ali don't need NOC from PCB they continued to be picked

Now I have told you the truth again, but you can choose to ignore and continue to lie about why Pak players are not in IPL while Ali is.
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If I throw knife towards a watermelon or if I throw watermelon towards the knife. The result is going to be same.
 
Sachin fan said:
Monthly reminder that IPL NEVER banned Pakistani players.

In the second edition of IPL in 2008 there were franchises with Pakistani players (just like first edition).

Then PCB REFUSED NOC to Pak players citing security issues. IPL franchises suffered because of this last moment pull out.

So in third edition when fresh IPL auction took place, no franchise bid for a single pak player. Their logic was that they couldn't depend on PCB shenanigans.

After that pak players didn't put their names in.

This is WHY Pak players aren't in IPL, not because of any patriotism or anything else. There never was and there never is a ban on Pak players

Now of course since players like Moen Ali don't need NOC from PCB they continued to be picked

Now I have told you the truth again, but you can choose to ignore and continue to lie about why Pak players are not in IPL while Ali is.
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This did happen while the clown Zaka Ashraf was running the show, but it has been a long time since that happened.

Right now the reason for non-participation of Pakistan players is purely political.
 
Players who are at the end of their career or retired and having no chance of selection in IPL are preferring PSL..... very soon PSL will be called Pensioners Super League
 
globetrotter said:
Players who are at the end of their career or retired and having no chance of selection in IPL are preferring PSL..... very soon PSL will be called Pensioners Super League
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Does not matter too much, getting players like Faf and Moein still good for the PSL which has been finding it hard to attract genuine quality superstars. What is most important in these situations is how much the local talent pool can learn from these players, bowling to them in Nets, batting against them, playing alongside them. More to be gained
 
GudduBadmash said:
Does not matter too much, getting players like Faf and Moein still good for the PSL which has been finding it hard to attract genuine quality superstars. What is most important in these situations is how much the local talent pool can learn from these players, bowling to them in Nets, batting against them, playing alongside them. More to be gained
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Faf is a very welcomed inclusion.

Moin unfortunately has lost his touch
 
globetrotter said:
Players who are at the end of their career or retired and having no chance of selection in IPL are preferring PSL..... very soon PSL will be called Pensioners Super League
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It's all about easy money, no one wants to book a quarter of his year for a local league.
 
Not sure why my Riyan Parag post got taken down. It is a fact, Mo Ali got demolished by him in last season. So he realized he has passed IPL kind of level and hence opting for inferior leagues.
 
GOSH11 said:
How so, i thought retirees only played in the retired league? Concerned?
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If you want to get excited about retired players who are not able to make IPL and are then defaulting to the secondary option of PSL then good for you.

Otherwise the majority would prefer international cricketers playing.
 
Concerned said:
If you want to get excited about retired players who are not able to make IPL and are then defaulting to the secondary option of PSL then good for you.

Otherwise the majority would prefer international cricketers playing.
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Change the goal posts.... make a statement, backtrack and alter parameters... duly noted
 
If Maxwell actually ditches IPL for PSL then he would become a trailblazer for many others fed up with a quarterly year long league. And the irony they want to further expand that period.
 
Concerned said:
If you want to get excited about retired players who are not able to make IPL and are then defaulting to the secondary option of PSL then good for you.

Otherwise the majority would prefer international cricketers playing.
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Look at it from the pov of these players. It is harder to break into IPL teams and take place of youngsters like Dhoni and Baby Sachin. So they have looked elsewhere.
 
DeadlyVenom said:
Look at it from the pov of these players. It is harder to break into IPL teams and take place of youngsters like Dhoni and Baby Sachin. So they have looked elsewhere.
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Yeah agreed but it’s not really a achievement for the PSL - titles like “Another IPL wicket falls, as Moeen Ali snubs IPL for PSL” is creating false hype.
 
Concerned said:
Yeah agreed but it’s not really a achievement for the PSL - titles like “Another IPL wicket falls, as Moeen Ali snubs IPL for PSL” is creating false hype.
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Agreed, meaningless, he is only finished now, he was amazing post retirement in the IPL last year
 
The Bald Eagle said:
If Maxwell actually ditches IPL for PSL then he would become a trailblazer for many others fed up with a quarterly year long league. And the irony they want to further expand that period.
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Maxwell had 2 horrendous seasons in the IPL. He knows he won't be picked again. Even Ricky Ponting cant convince Punjab Kings to pick him.

Got nothing to do with being fed up with IPL
 
People can keep doing their silly country oneupmanship games but it is good for global game that now players have reasonable options as freelancers with a handful of reasonably financially stable leagues other than IPL around. Better to play a key role in a smaller league than be a fringe player at base salary in IPL.

Hope that PSL, SA20, CPL, BBL and Hundred grow stronger with good viewership and rising revenues and don't fall prey to fixing at level of what happened to BPL.

It is for good of global game and cricketers.
 
You may sit out 10 weeks in IPL; PSL offers real game-time: David Willey on shifting player trend

A noticeable trend emerged this year, right before the BCCI confirmed the IPL 2026 player auction list, when several seasoned international cricketers chose to stay away from the upcoming bidding war, set to unfold at Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Arena next week, and instead committed to the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Veteran England all-rounder David Willey believes the primary driving force behind this shift is the “certainty and security” the PSL offers. Speaking to Hindustan Times on the sidelines of the ILT20, where he represents Dubai Capitals, the 35-year-old said that for many players, guaranteed game-time in the PSL outweighs the inherent unpredictability of the IPL auction and the possibility of spending 10–11 weeks on the bench because of overseas-player restrictions in team combinations.

Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis, who featured in 14 IPL seasons and led Royal Challengers Bengaluru across three editions, was the first high-profile name to opt out and sign with the PSL. England all-rounder Moeen Ali, another former RCB and Chennai Super Kings player, soon followed.

Unlike a mega auction, which took place last year, a mini-auction generally offers less clarity for overseas players. As a result, Du Plessis and Moeen preferred stability over uncertainty, an issue highlighted by David Warner and Kane Williamson after the IPL 2025 auction, where both former Sunrisers Hyderabad captains went unsold before quickly securing PSL contracts. Add to that a broader group of IPL omissions who landed PSL deals for 2025— Josh Little and Mohammad Nabi, and a clear pattern begins to take shape. Willey was part of the trend too, opting out of the IPL auction last year to play in the PSL 2025 season.

Here are excerpts from the interview...

Q) You’ve settled in quickly with Dubai Capitals this season. How has the environment been so far, and what stands out to you about the setup and leadership group here?

I don’t think there’s any one thing that stands out in particular. We have a lot of experienced players who understand franchise cricket well. Guys come in, get to know each other quickly, and then it’s business as usual on the field.

Q) Dubai Capitals have so far lost two and won one game this season, showing both experience and firepower. From your perspective, what are the early signs you’ve seen from the group, and what do you think will define the team’s success this season?

In these tournaments, you need people to step up and perform. If we can find the right balance within the side and use the impact player effectively, we’ve got a good chance. I think we have all bases covered.

Q) You were not part of the IPL auction list last season and instead played in the PSL. This year, a few players have also picked the PSL over the IPL. As someone with experience in both leagues, what did you make of that move?

I think it's very individual. You maybe never quite know how the IPL auction will pan out. I think there's a little bit more certainty and security with the PSL for players. And, you know, depending on individual circumstances, people might feel like they've got more chance of actually playing in the PSL rather than just sitting on the sidelines for 10-11 weeks, which can be a defining factor for people.

Q) How do you compare the IPL, PSL, and ILT20 today based on your experiences?

They all present different challenges. You get different pitches, and the dew is a huge factor here, similar to the PSL. In India, you have a wide variety of wickets. The quality and depth of players in the IPL is phenomenal. Here, you have more overseas players in each team, and you also have to juggle how you use your associate and local players, which is another challenge.

All three leagues have their own intricacies that make them interesting. But naturally, in India, the scale and magnitude of the IPL is something you won’t experience anywhere else in sport. It’s a pretty special league.

Q) You’ve played for two of the IPL’s biggest franchises, CSK under MS Dhoni and RCB alongside Virat Kohli. How do you look back at those dressing rooms, and what made them distinct?

They were very different. At CSK, Fleming and Dhoni were running the show, and they had their way of doing things. RCB was slightly different—you have to understand that RCB is as much a product as it is a cricket team. The size of that brand is incredible.

When I was with CSK, due to some political issues we weren’t actually in Chennai—we were based in Pune—so I didn’t get the full experience of playing in Chennai. But I absolutely loved my time with both franchises.

Q) Lastly, about the Ashes, do you think the trip to Noosa will help England reset and come back stronger?

On your day off, do you sit and do interviews and write? Or do you go and do something different? It’s important that players get away from cricket and refresh their minds. When they come back, it doesn’t guarantee they’ll win, but they’ll be recharged and ready to hit the third Test hard.

www.hindustantimes.com

You may sit out 10 weeks in IPL; PSL offers real game-time: David Willey on shifting player trend

David Willey discussed Dubai Capitals’ current ILT20 season, the team’s strong core, and why players value leagues that guarantee game-time and clear roles.
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DeadlyVenom said:
Joshilla Bhai should be the first to face questioning. When we asked him why Imran Tahir and Moeen were picked he said it's because they weren't Pakistanis.

These people pick and chose when to be patriots.
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tahir and moeen ali dont hold pakistani passports and are not subject to nataksof pcb
 
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