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

RizwanT20Champ said:
For such a poor country you sure are very arrogant. 75% of Inds live on less than 2 dollars a day.
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The very same poor country is the financial mai baap of world cricket today . It throws leftovers so that boards like yours stay afloat. The GDP of its border state is more than the gdp of your country

So world knows who is poor and who isn't .
 
Devadwal said:
Rawalpindiz have signed Cole McConchie as a replacement for JFM.

Iski hype kar Rakhi thi @Rana. ....🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

:klopp :kp
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I thought they were bringing in joe root. Saw his picture attached somewhere... I think McChonchie is an upcoming talent. Did a fine job in his maiden WC.... not bad but not like ground breaking signing. barely OK
 
BouncerGuy said:
I thought they were bringing in joe root. Saw his picture attached somewhere... I think McChonchie is an upcoming talent. Did a fine job in his maiden WC.... not bad but not like ground breaking signing. barely OK
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Coochie bhai is already 34.
 
BouncerGuy said:
Oh yes... just saw his profile... ordinary.... old.. LOL

My bad... I forgot about this guy... It makes ot worse signing
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This is very common pattern with NZ players to debut quite late at internationals. There are exceptions like Rachin and Williamson. Mostly their players debut after 27 or so.
 
BouncerGuy said:
I thought they were bringing in joe root. Saw his picture attached somewhere... I think McChonchie is an upcoming talent. Did a fine job in his maiden WC.... not bad but not like ground breaking signing. barely OK
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He is surely better than marnus in T20 cricket. Just seen him recent World T20 and he is handy allrounder. Neither Great nor a Total passenger.

:kp
 
Usman Chadda said:
Hilarious how Indian fans are now welcoming the same players they were mocking when they signed up for PSL.

Morons of the highest degree, no one comes close in the world :qdkcheeky
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When they sign for PSL they become low quality overseas players.... Then there's news of a switch to IPL now they are now top quality overseas players. :ifti
 
Vikram1989 said:
He opted out for personal reasons may be due to war.

After Ben Duckett, Now 1 England Player Shoots PSL Aside 1 Day Before League Starts

After Ben Duckett pulled late out of the IPL 2026, yet another England batter has caused trouble, but this time in the PSL 2026, on the eve of the tournament's curtain-raiser.
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Reading this article it seems like he is stuck in Dubai, or at the very least concerned for his family's safety who I'm guessing also live in Dubai since he relocated there.
 
Interviewer: That's right, I'm joined here by Moeen Ali. Moeen, another year here at the PSL, but a new era for you joining up with the Karachi Kings. How much are you looking forward to being with the boys?

Moeen Ali: Yeah, I'm super excited. I think it's amazing to be part of such a huge franchise in the PSL. I'm really looking forward to getting started, working with Rav as a coach, and playing with the guys. So, yeah, I'm really, really excited.

Interviewer: And playing under an experienced captain, of course, David Warner, not someone you shared the field with too much. How excited are you to be playing alongside him?

Moeen Ali: Yeah, I am really interested to see how he goes about things. Obviously, I've played a lot against him over the years, and I'm really looking forward to understanding the way he works and the way he ticks. So far, so good—it’s been a couple of days, but he's been really good.

Interviewer: And, of course, being a very experienced and knowledgeable player yourself, having played all around the world, where do you think your expertise plays to your strength as a squad?

Moeen Ali: I think just bringing my experience and sharing it, probably assessing situations well. And then, of course, performing as a player and as an all-rounder in the side—whether it’s spin bowling, the powerplay, or in the middle. Middle-order batting, depending on the situation of the game, dictates how I play.

Interviewer: And how do you find that you adapt as a spinner to the conditions here in Pakistan?

Moeen Ali: It's one of the hardest places to bowl as a spinner. The bounce is not as much, and you don't get the spin you get in other countries. But there’s always a little bit there for you. I also think the way the game is played here is generally different from anywhere else in the world.

Interviewer: One thing franchise cricket is great for is bringing players together from all over the world. Is there anyone in particular you’re looking forward to playing either with or against?

Moeen Ali: With David Warner was definitely somebody I was excited to play with—I’ve played a lot against him, as I said. Salman Ali Agha, the Pakistan captain, too. And against someone like Osman, it’s always a great challenge—he’s been doing amazingly well over the last few years. So I’m looking forward to playing against him.

Interviewer: Excellent. Thank you very much. All the best to you and the boys.

Moeen Ali: Thank you so much.
 
Two-year ban not enough: Sunil Gavaskar urges BCCI for stricter IPL withdrawal rules​


Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has called for stricter measures against last-minute withdrawals in the IPL, urging the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to revisit its current punishment system. The former India captain believes the existing two-year ban rule is not strong enough to deter players from pulling out after being picked in the auction.

Gavaskar’s remarks come in the wake of multiple high-profile withdrawals, with overseas players opting out of IPL commitments citing workload management or personal priorities. Speaking exclusively to India Today on the issue, Gavaskar highlighted how the BCCI should opt for more impactful punishments in such cases.

“It is a tough one. Clearly, Ben Duckett had a very good Ashes series, and if he had not been bought for the amount he was at The Hundred auction, maybe things would have been different. One can understand that, having been bought at a very good price in The Hundred, he was probably quite happy to miss this and say he wants to focus on his England Test career," Gavaskar said.

“But yes, what should be done is something for the BCCI to think about as well, because a two-year ban is obviously not working. You have to look at something that will have an impact. As long as it’s not having an impact on the player and his chances of coming back to the IPL, it won’t work," he added.

The IPL had introduced a rule that bars overseas players from participating in the tournament and future auctions for two seasons if they withdraw after being picked, unless the reason is a verified injury or medical condition. However, recent cases suggest that the rule may not be acting as a strong enough deterrent.

Ben Duckett’s withdrawal from IPL 2026 has reignited the debate around player commitment and league regulations.

The England batter, who was signed by Delhi Capitals for Rs 2 crore, opted out of the season to prioritise red-ball cricket and spend time at home. His decision came shortly after a demanding international schedule, including the Ashes and the T20 World Cup.

As per IPL rules, Duckett now faces a potential two-year ban from the league and future auctions. His case follows that of Harry Brook, who had earlier pulled out after being bought for Rs 6.25 crore and is currently serving a similar ban.

These repeated withdrawals have raised questions about whether players are taking advantage of the system, something Gavaskar had previously warned about. He has also suggested that franchises should take a tougher stance on such players in future auctions.

With the IPL continuing to attract global stars, the BCCI may now be forced to reassess its policies to ensure better accountability and commitment from overseas players.

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Link: https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cr...er-withdrawals-ben-duckett-2888585-2026-03-29​
 
How about hypocrite Gavaskar gives his stance on player poaching, like Bosch was signed by PSL last year only for IPL to poach him and make him sit on bench.
 
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