[PICTURES/VIDEOS] Peshawar Zalmi Discussion

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Liam Livingstone, a punishing middle-order batter and a wicket-taking spinner, along with Wahab Riaz (both Platinum), Haider Ali, Sherfane Rutherford, Shoaib Malik (all Diamond), Saqib Mahmood (Gold, Brand Ambassador) and Tom Kohler-Cadmore (Silver) will be in yellow for 2017 champions Peshawar Zalmi. Hussain Talat has been traded from Islamabad United, completing Zalmi’s retention of eight players. In return for bringing Hussain Talat in Gold, Zalmi have given their Silver second round pick to United.

Hussain Talat has been traded from Islamabad United, completing Zalmi’s retention of eight players. In return for bringing Hussain Talat in Gold, Zalmi have given their Silver second round pick to United.

Player retention list (each side were allowed to retain a maximum of eight players from the last event):

Peshawar Zalmi (8) - Liam Livingstone, Wahab Riaz (both Platinum), Haider Ali, Sherfane Rutherford, Shoaib Malik (all Diamond), Hussain Talat (Gold), Saqib Mahmood (Gold, Brand Ambassador) and Tom Kohler-Cadmore (Silver)

Final squad:

 

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[TeymurBlake]

Very good retentions. Maybe besides Malik, but otherwise pretty good.

 

[Firebat]

Final squad:

 

[thelandofthebravepeople]

Batting looks good. Spinners missing.

 

[TeymurBlake]

I hope they play Mohammad Haris as a WK over Kami.

Kami's form last season should have brought the end of him of his career but clearly his "experience" is invaluable.

 

[Savak]

Heard Kamran Akmal has withdrawn from the PSL under protest for being demoted in the silver category

 

[TeymurBlake]

A tricky squad to assemble

1. Hazrat Zazai (F)
2. Haider Ali
3. Hussain Talat
4. Mohammad Haris (WK)
5. Liam Livingstone (F)
6. Sherfane Rutherford (F)
7. Shoaib Malik
8. Wahab Riaz (C)
9. Saqib Mahmood (F)
10. Usman Qadir
11. Mohammad Amir Khan (E)

This is possibly the best line-up I could put up but would like to see the Ben Cutting, Arshad Iqbal and Sameen Gul all play.

 

[cricketerB94]

Zazai
Haris
Cadmore
Haider
Malik
Rutherford
Livingstone
Wahab
Qadir
Sirajudin
Sameen

 

[Barragan]

Very average side.

Expect them to be bottom.

 

[shamaan]

Zazai F
Harris WK
Haider Ali
Malik
Livingston F
Rutherford F
Wahab
Qadir
Saqib Mahmood F
Arshad Iqbal
Amir Khan E

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Kamran is doing his usual blackmailing tactics. What a loser.

 

[arehaan]

1. Zazai
2. Tom Kohler
3. Haider Ali
4. Talat
5. Malik
6. Livingston
7. Harris
8. Wahab Riaz
9. Saqib Mehmood
10. Usman Qadir
11. Amir Khan

 

[Saj]

Another squad where the first XI looks good, but scratch under the surface and the bench strength isn't great.

 

[Maher96]

Zazai
Haider
Talat
Malik
Livingstone
Rutherford
Haris
Wahab
Usman Qadir
Saqib
Amir Khan

 

[DRsohail]

Spinner?

 

[moghul]

Hope Akmal manages to leave the team and young Harris will be playing and performing as WK batsman.

 

[anonymous_guy]

Peshawar Zalmi should have picked Asif Afridi (SLAO) while he was available in the draft.

Picking only one spinner that too Usman Qadir who blows hot and cold can prove to be their weakest front. Zalmi have always struggled in their spin bowling department they should have drafted in a second spinner just incase Usman isn't able to get wickets in the league.

Silver Lining:-
If Kamran Akmal withdraws from the league they should get in Zahid Mehmood as his replacement. A silver category for an experienced leg spinner can be a good move in the long run. This would lead them to be over dependent on the young Md Haris, so be it.

 

[anonymous_guy]

Peshawar Zalmi should have picked Asif Afridi (SLAO) while he was available in the draft.

Picking only one spinner that too Usman Qadir who blows hot and cold can prove to be their weakest front. Zalmi have always struggled in their spin bowling department they should have drafted in a second spinner just incase Usman isn't able to get wickets in the league.

Silver Lining:-
If Kamran Akmal withdraws from the league they should get in Zahid Mehmood as his replacement. A silver category for an experienced leg spinner can be a good move in the long run. This would lead them to be over dependent on the young Md Haris, so be it.

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Maybe they are planning to use Shoaib Malik for a couple of overs per match as Qadir's cover.

 

[Titan24]

Spinner?

Yes lacking a back up frontline spinner as Usman Qadir is the only specialist spinner. Malik, Livingstone can chip in a few but, PZ should have had another specialist spinner in the squad imo.

 

[Titan24]

Mohammad Haris has been selected as emerging player (In supplementary category) if I am not wrong which opens up the third seamer option for them where they can fit anyone of their choice.

 

[shamaan]

Should make the Semi Final with or without Akmal.Blend of experience and youth.

 

[Hassaan HS]

 

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Former Pakistan captain legend Inzamam-ul-Haq appointed Peshawar Zalmi president

Inzamam-ul-Haq was attached to Peshawar Zalmi as a mentor last season

Former Pakistan cricket captain and legendary batsman Inzamam-ul-Haq Peshawar Zalmi has been appointed honorary president of Peshawar Zalmi.

Inzamam-ul-Haq remained attached to Peshawar Zalmi as a mentor last season.

Peshawar Zalmai chairman Javed Afridi said he welcomes Inzamam-ul-Haq to the Zalmi family once again.

Javed Afridi said that Inzamam-ul-Haq is a legend and his presence will benefit Zalmi Cricketers, especially Zalmi's young cricketers will have the opportunity to learn a lot from Inzamam-ul-Haq.

 

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[Maher96]

Surprising Sohail Khan managed to squeeze in but probably fill in for Umaid who’s left for KK.

With Wahab as Captain and Amir as Emerging will most likely play. If Cutting is selected as foreign player than Iqbal, Sameen and Sohail will most likely fight for the final spot.

 

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Peshawar Zalmi has replaced fast bowler Amir Khan with Aarish Khan.

Amir khan is out of the tournament due to injury.

 

[shamaan]

Good Decision by the management to pick a spinner instead of a fast bowler.

 

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PSL 7 Preview : Peshawar Zalmi – Wahab Riaz’s side looks for an elusive 2nd PSL title in 2022

Many thanks to [MENTION=142432]Titan24[/MENTION] for this write up.

One of the most successful franchises in PSL’s history has been Peshawar Zalmi. From marketing, brand imaging to producing quality emerging players Zalmi have experienced it all in the 6 editions of PSL.

However, with the retirement of Darren Sammy as the player and captain there has undoubtedly been a void which despite decent effort from Wahab who is the current captain is yet to be fully filled. Zalmi did finish as runners up in the 2021 PSL edition which does show how strong their team base and culture in the group is.

One of the critical points regarding player retentions in Zalmi’s PSL history came in 2020 when Hassan Ali who has been the best emerging player coming out of Peshawar Zalmi left the franchise. Zalmi gave him the opportunity in the very first edition of PSL and he was a huge part of the franchise since however, him going into the platinum category in the draft in 2020 pushed Peshawar Zalmi to release him which was a move that many of the Zalmi fans still remember.

Hassan, who is now part of Islamabad United, was not only their best pacer after Wahab Riaz but, also a potential young leader who showed a lot of leadership capabilities while leading the struggling Central Punjab team in the 2020 season to their title defense in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy when they shared the trophy with KPK.

Despite all that, Zalmi has a team atmosphere which has seen many youngsters thrive alongside the experience of Mohammad Akram as team director as well as two World T20 trophies winning captain as their Head Coach Darren Sammy.

Young dynamic batsman in the form of Haider Ali and experience of Shoaib Malik provide good local batting talent to Zalmi. Add to that the batting firepower which Liam Livingstone can provide when he joins alongside Tom-Kohler Cadmore and partners with the irreplaceable Sherfane Rutherford.

The bowling attack will be led by their captain Wahab Riaz who is supported by Saqib Mahmood who might have to miss initial few games. In any case, Zalmi have added a lot of young local pacers in their squad to back up their main pacers with the likes of Sohail Khan coming in to their squad as well. Spin bowling will have to be led by Usman Qadir who only has two other young spinners in Mark Parkinson and Aarish Khan to support him if and when required who were both added during the replacement and supplementary drafts.

Whilst Zalmi has quality in both batting and bowling department, one area leaves a lot to be desired and that is having quality all-rounders. The only all-rounders Zalmi have are batting types in Malik and Livingstone. So, considering the lack of batting depth Wahab might well be expected to contribute something with the bat as well.

Key players: Wahab Riaz, Haider Ali, Shoaib Malik, Liam Livingstone, Sherfane Rutherford

Strength: Flexibility and power in batting

Weakness: Weak batting depth and lack of all-round options

Full Squad:

Wahab Riaz, Liam Livingstone, Shoaib Malik, Sherfane Rutherford, Haider Ali, Saqib Mahmood, Hussain Talat, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Hazratullah Zazai, Usman Qadir, Salman Irshad, Arshad Iqbal, Sameen Gul, Kamran Akmal, Sirajuddin, Mohammad Amir Khan, Ben Cutting, Mohammad Haris

Supplementary round: Mohammad Umer, Sohail Khan

Partial replacements: Matt Parkinson, Pat Brown

 

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• Imam-ul-Haq and Ammad Butt from the reserve pool of players were allowed to join Peshawar Zalmi as partial preplacement for Arshad Iqbal and Kamran Akmal, who had tested positive on 21 and 22 January, respectively

 

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Ben Cutting arrives.

 

[asadee]

Haider Ali and Wahab Riaz have also tested positive

 

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James Foster Peshawar Zalmi has been appointed head coach for PSL 7.
James Foster has previously been associated with Zalmai for two years as an assistant coach

Hashim Amla will be the batting coach of Peshawar Zalmi for PSL 7

Mohammad Akram will be the team director and bowling coach.

Darren Sammy is not available in the first round of the league due to his busy schedule.

 

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Wahab Riaz will not be available for Zalmi's tournament opener against Quetta tomorrow - he is in isolation due to testing covid positive.

Shoaib Malik will captain the side tomorrow.

 

[shamaan]

Wahab Riaz will not be available for Zalmi's tournament opener against Quetta tomorrow - he is in isolation due to testing covid positive.

Shoaib Malik will captain the side tomorrow.

Has Haider Ali tested positive?

 

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Has Haider Ali tested positive?

He is back in training.

 

[Coolcapri]

PZ is most well managed & good marketing team. I wish them all the best

 

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Peshawar Zalmi Captain Wahab Riaz & Kamran Akmal to Join Team in Practice session today

 

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Peshawar Zalmi Captain Wahab Riaz & Kamran Akmal to Join Team in Practice session today

His interview:

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Peshawar Zalmi Practice today 11am NSK

Hazratullah Zazai to join practice

Saqib Mahmood to arrive Karachi tomorrow

 

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Some good news for Peshawar Zalmi - Hazratullah Zazai will take part in today's practice session after testing negative for Covid-19 and Saqib Mahmood will arrive in Karachi tomorrow <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PSL7?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PSL7</a></p>— Saj Sadiq (@SajSadiqCricket) <a href="https://twitter.com/SajSadiqCricket/status/1488402885557817345?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 1, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Saqib Mahmood has arrived in Karachi. He will join the Peshawar Zalmi squad after 3 days of isolation <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PSL7?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PSL7</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cricket?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Cricket</a></p>— Saj Sadiq (@SajSadiqCricket) <a href="https://twitter.com/SajSadiqCricket/status/1488815927898611714?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 2, 2022</a></blockquote>
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[Saj]

They look like a team that needs a bit of a shake-up and wake-up.

Badly need Saqib Mahmood firing on all cylinders and Livingstone joining the squad (hopefully).

 

[shamaan]

I think they will be the 4th team to qualify.

 

[Last Monetarist]

Tom Kohler Cadmore out of PSL due to injury, while Sherfane Rutherford is out of the league due to personal commitments. Both the players have left for home.

England batting all-rounder Benny Howell has joined Peshawar Zalmi as a substitute.

 

[Bilal Ahmad15]

Sherfane Rutherford another player withdrawing due to 'personal commitments'...

It's becoming awful and frustrating now. Definitely, punishment should be made for these false excuses. Perhaps, on the contract, there should be some term that players shouldn't be able to pull out of the PSL so easily.

 

[Angrez Pakistani]

The thing to admire about Zalmis this season is their strong contingent of local players. They have stepped up big time this season with the likes of Haris and Salman Irshad carrying their team with Bat and Ball respectively. They have a good bench as well when you consider that Haider is not a regular right now in the playing 11.

 

[finalfantasy7]

Sherfane Rutherford another player withdrawing due to 'personal commitments'...

It's becoming awful and frustrating now. Definitely, punishment should be made for these false excuses. Perhaps, on the contract, there should be some term that players shouldn't be able to pull out of the PSL so easily.

you can only punish if you can find proof - what the pcb should have inrodiced from the start is to only pay the players when they have fully commited thr contract agreeement and if any players goes home earlier than the initial 10 games then dont pay the full contract

 

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Presser happening from PZ

Mohammad Akram:

"This year we are launching a program where Wahab Riaz, our coaching team, Inzamam-ul-Haq (President of PZ), Hashim Amla and I will be holding talent open trials for 2 days each in East London, West London, Bristol, Birmingham, Leeds, Newcastle and Glasgow; Every kid whether they have connections with KPK, Punjab or Sindh can take part in these"

"After that our plan is to go to Sweden, Germany and Italy and another plan which is still in planning is to make a similar tour of USA as well"

"These plans are for end of June to Mid August, although given the hot weather here, we will do those trials in End of August"

"We are looking as an incentive for our Overseas kids is to compile a team of overseas Pakistanis who will take part in the 'Kon banay ga KP ka Champion' tournament in September in KPK"

"The most talent players from this tournament as we always do, will travel with the PZ team so that they can get a feel of that level of cricket"

"We had been promised that this year, definitely in KPK, we will get to see at least 3 matches"

"This is important for us as a franchise to be able to play cricket in our region and amongst our own people"

"Ramiz was hoping that before the start of PSL 7 that the stadium (Arbab Niaz) would be complete but now we have been promised that there will definitely be cricket in the next season"

"I have spoken to Javed Afridi and he will appeal to the PCB to make sure that at least 2-3 games should be played in KPK; Whether its in Peshawar or Waziristan, our players including the overseas ones are all ready to do that"

"There is a lot of interest in cricket in this region and half of Pakistan's cricket team is based upon players from this region"

 

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Peshawar Zalmai management and players visit Arbab Niaz Stadium Peshawar, meet young cricketers and give cricket tips

Director Cricket Muhammad Akram, Wahab Riaz, Kamran Akmal, Salman Irshad and Siraj participated in the press conference held in Peshawar.

Speaking at a press conference at Pearl Continental Hotel Peshawar, Peshawar Zalmi Director Cricket Operations Muhammad Akram along with Wahab Riaz, Kamran Akmal, Salman Irshad and Siraj said that Peshawar Zalmi launching talent hunt for young cricketers across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa this year. Muhammad Akram said that Along Talent Hunt Program Peshawar Zalmi also decide to prepare pitches, providing cricket equipment and providing monthly stipend to Young Cricketers

Mohammad Akram said that "who will become the champion of KP"will bring out more hidden talent in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He said after August, trials will start across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, after trials a tournament will be held for all the districts.

Muhammad Akram also announced Peshawar Zalmai Overseas Trials on the occasion. Details of which will be released in coming days,
Overseas Zalmi team will also participate in Kaun Banyga KP ka Champion program & Tournament. Peshawar Zalmai will also provide monthly stipends and cricket equipment to the best players of the tournament.

In response to questions on the occasion, Mohammad Akram said that Peshawar Zalmi is eager to play PSL matches at their home ground Arbab Niaz Stadium. Muhammad Akram said that Peshawar Zalmi Requesting PCB to host PSL Matches in Peshawar and also ask authorities to complete the construction and renovation of Arbab Niaz Stadium as soon a possible

Mohammad Akram said that Peshawar Zalmi's domestic and foreign cricketers are ready to play anywhere in Peshawar, Waziristan or Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

On this occasion Wahab Riaz Kamran Akmal Salman Irshad and Muhammad Siraj said that they are very happy to be in Peshawar & eagerly waiting to play PSL Matches at Arbab Niaz stadium Peshawar

Later Peshawar Zalmi management and players visited Arbab Niaz Stadium Peshawar and also met young cricketers and gave cricket tips.

 

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Trials and Youth Engagement at Bannu Cricket Stadium in collaboration with Zalmi Foundation and "Paigham e Pakistan".

On the first day of the two-day trials, more than 150 young cricketers participated in the Bannu Cricket Stadium. Thirty-six batsmen, eight wicket-keepers, and forty-one bowlers were selected. Eighty-six cricketers were selected for the second round. Former Ambassador of Pakistan Zahid Khan Wazir and former Advisor to the Chief Minister on Kashif Irshad was also present and gave full encouragement to the youth.

Javed Afridi, Chairman, Zalmi Foundation, said that the purpose of the two-day program in Bannu was to provide opportunities for the youth to engage in healthy activities and display their talents and would continue to do so in the future

 

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Alby Zalmi wins European cricket series title

Pakistani cricketers made country & Zalmi Family Proud as Alby Zalmi became Champions of European Cricket Series title.
Albi Zalmi defeated Bo Trika Club by 20 runs in the final played at Stockholm, Sweden

In the rain-affected final, Alby Zalmi batted first and scored 94 runs for the loss of four wickets. Ismail Zia (39) and Raheel Khan (20) were the standout batsmen.

Mir Afzal bolwed a match winning spell & took 4 key wickets with a hattrick.

Alby Zalmi reaches knockout stage of European Cricket League series after winning remarkable eight matches in a row.

Peshawar Zalmi Chairman Javed Afridi congratulated Alby Zalmi

and said their brilliant performance made Pakistan & Global Zalmi Family proud.

 

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Are Zalmi looking for young talent or age is not a consideration? Some of the faces above look old to me.

 

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PSL franchise Peshawar Zalmi announces 4th edition of Zalmi Madrasa League.

The fourth edition of Zalmi Madrasa League will be held in Muzaffarabad Cricket Stadium, Azad Kashmir. Chairman Peshawar Zalmi, Zalmi Foundation Javed Afridi said that the fourth edition of Zalmi Madrasa League will be held in Azad Kashmir from June 6 to 8.

Javed Afridi said that 4th Edition of Zalmi Madrasa League will give opportunity to Madaris Students of Azad Kashmir to express thier talent & also it will promote the message of peace & religious harmony.

Eight teams will participate in the tournament. These include

UC Strikers
NC Mavericks
Kashmir Tigers
HB Titans
Kotli United
Muzaffarabad Thunder
CB Patriots
CD Challengers

Earlier, three editions of Zalmai Madrasa League have been held in Peshawar, Miranshah and Quetta.

 

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The fourth edition of Zalmi Madrasa League started in Muzaffarabad, Azad Kashmir

Eight teams are participating in the tournament.

Maulana Syed Abdul Khabir Azad, Chairman Ruwit Hilal Committee Pakistan inaugurated the event

Maulana Syed Abdul Khabir Azad said that Zalmi Madrassa League Peshawar is a good initiative of Zalmi and he congratulated Peshawar Zalmi for organizing the event.

Peshawar Zalmi Chairman Javed Afridi said that he is happy to host the fourth edition of Zalmi Madrassa League.

In the first two matches of Zalmi Madrasa League, NC Mauvrick defeated UC Striker by 25 runs and Kotli United defeated Muzaffarabad Thunder by 195 runs.

Earlier, three editions of Zalmai Madrasa League have been held in Peshawar, Miranshah and Quetta.

 

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Press Release

Zalmi Foundation in collaboration with Haier Pakistan & Water and Sanitation Services Company Peshawar organize "Zalmi Clean and Green Peshawar Campaign" in Peshawar

Peshawar Zalmi and Pakistan's wicketkeeper-batsman Muhammad Haris, former provincial minister Ziaullah Bangash, Water and Sanitation Services Peshawar's communications head Ali Hassan and renowned Peshawar singer Karan Khan were also present.

"Zalmi Foundation will continue their efforts to provide Sports & activities for Youth"
Javed Afridi, Chairman Peshawar Zalmi & Zalmi Foundation

Zalmi Clean and Green Peshawar Campaign launched in Peshawar in collaboration with Zalmi Foundation, Haier Pakistan and Water and Sanitation Services Company Peshawar. The aim of the campaign is to make Peshawar greener, reduce environmental pollution and raise awareness among the younger generation.

Peshawar Zalmi and Pakistan's wicketkeeper-batsman Muhammad Haris, former provincial minister Ziaullah Bangash, Water and Sanitation Services Peshawar's communications head Ali Hassan and renowned Peshawar singer Karan Khan were also present.

The participants expressed their determination to reduce environmental pollution by planting as many trees as possible and create awareness among the younger generation. Muhammad Haris and Provincial Minister Ziaullah Bangash also planted saplings on the occasion.

Peshawar Zalmi and Zalmi Foundation Chairman Javed Afridi said that Zalmi Foundation's platform will continue to provide services in all fields of life alongside promoting sports and healthy activities for the youth.

 

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From Peshawar Zalmi.

Peshawar Zalmi Announces Talent Hunt Program in the United Kingdom

Peshawar Zalmi becomes the first PSL franchise to announce Cricket trials abroad

Peshawar Zalmi announces overseas Cricket trials in UK & Europe

Big Names of Cricket Muhammad Akram, Inzamam-Ul-Haq, Hashim Amla, James Foster and Wahab Riaz will be part of the Zalmi Coaching Panel for Zalmi Talent Hunt United Kingdom.

Peshawar Zalmi Overseas Team to be formed after completion of the Talent Hunt in UK & Europe, Overseas team will participate in 'Who will become KP’s Champion' tournament to be held this year in Peshawar.

Peshawar Zalmi's Global Clubs are registered in 25 countries of the world and are part of Global Zalmi

The purpose of organizing Talent Hunt in UK & Europe is to project a positive image of Pakistan in the world and to convey message of unity, love and peace through cricket, said Mr. Javed Afridi Chairman Peshawar Zalmi.

Pakistan Super League’s biggest franchise (In terms of media and brand value), Peshawar Zalmi takes another spectacular initiative & becomes the first PSL franchise to announce Cricket trials abroad. Peshawar Zalmi will conduct talent hunt for talented cricketers in the UK and various European countries.
Peshawar Zalmi president Inzama ul Haq said that Zalmi overseas trials its a massive opportunity for Young Cricketers to express their talent.

Cricket Legends Inzamam-Ul-Haq, Hashim Amla, James Foster, Muhammad Akram and Wahab Riaz will be part of the Peshawar Zalmi Talent Hunt Program.

The first phase of Peshawar Zalmi's Talent Hunt will be held from 28 June till 22 July in different cities of UK. Trials will be held in London, Birmingham, Leicester, Glasgow, Newcastle, Luton and Bristol.
Peshawar Zalmi chairman Javed Afridi said " The purpose of organizing Talent Hunt in UK & Europe is to project a positive image of Pakistan to the world and to convey a message of unity, love and peace through cricket. This initiative is part of our “Bringing Communities Together” campaign” through which we aim to connect various communities via shared interests and social activities”.

Peshawar Zalmi Director Cricketing Affairs Muhammad Akram said, “Through Peshawar Zalmi's Talent Hunt Program, we will find hidden cricket talent across the World. Best cricketers found through this overseas talent hunt will play in a "Zalmi Overseas" Cricket team and will feature in already announced 'Who will become KP’s Champion' Tournament to be held this year in Peshawar. Best performing players of this team will get a chance to train and travel with Peshawar Zalmi’s Main Squad for Pakistan Super League season 8. We already have international cricket players on our panel through our initiative Global Zalmi where Peshawar Zalmi has connected with cricketers in more than 25 countries of the world”.

 

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Peshawar Zalmi launches Talent Hunt in UK, looking for new talent for Pakistan Super League season 8

Peshawar Zalmi President Inzamam-ul-Haq, Director Cricketing Affairs Muhammad Akram conducted the trials.. Peshawar Zalmi's star cricketer Tom Kohler Cadmore was also present to encourage the young cricketers.

In search of new talent for Pakistan Super League season eight, Peshawar Zalmi's Talent Hunt has started in UK. In the first phase, Peshawar Zalmi's Talent Hunt was held in Newcastle.

Peshawar Zalmi President Inzamam-ul-Haq, Director Cricket Muhammad Akram conducted the trials,

Peshawar Zalmi's star cricketer Tom Kohler Cadmore was also present to encourage the young cricketers.

Director Cricket Peshawar Zalmi Muhammad Akram said that Peshawar Zalmi has come to the UK and Europe for trials for the encouragement of Pakistani community and cricketers. There are more than 25 Peshawar Zalmi clubs under Global Zalmi Platform in UK, Europe and all over the world, during overseas trials we will try to find new talent for PSL. Mohammad Akram added that he want to thanks Inzamam-ul-Haq and Tom Kohler Cadmore for their presence during the first day of Trials & encouraging young Cricketers.

Peshawar Zalmi will conduct open trials at seven locations in the UK. Peshawar Zalmi's batting mentor Hashim Amla and coach James Foster will also be present in the upcoming trials. After Newcastle, trials will be held in Glasgow, Birmingham, Luton, Bristol, London and Bradford. After the trials, Peshawar Zalmi Overseas team will be selected, which will take part in "Kaun Banyga KP Ka Champion" Tournament this year in Peshawar. Top performers will be included in the Peshawar Zalmi squad in PSL 8 next year.

 

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Pictures (courtesy of PZ Media) from the Newcastle Zalmi Talent Hunt programme which was attended by Tom Kohler-Cadmore

 

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England & Peshawar Zalmi's star batsman Tom Kohler Cadmore joins Muhammad Akram and Inzamam Ul Haw on the first day of Peshawar Zalmi's Talent Hunt in UK, Tom Kohler was impressed by young talented players

Tom Kohler Cadmore praised Peshawar Zalmi for organizing Talent Hunt in UK.

Talking about his stay in Pakistan, Tom added. The hospitality of Pakistanis is wonderful, I could not forget the taste of Gulab Jaman till now and the chicken Curry is also wonderful.

The second day of Peshawar Zalmi's Talent Hunt in the UK will be held in Glasgow tomorrow.

The first day of Peshawar Zalmi's Talent Hunt in the UK successfully held in Newcastle. Peshawar Zalmi is doing Talent hunt in UK to find new talent amongst overseas Pakistanis, cricketers of Global Zalmi Clubs and hidden talent in the UK & Europe

Peshawar Zalmi President Inzamam-ul-Haq, Director Cricketing Affairs Muhammad Akram and Peshawar Zalmi star Tom Kohler Cadmore were present at the Trials held in Newcastle.

Tom Kohler Cadmore said that he is very happy to see & meet President of Peshawar Zalmi Inzamam-ul-Haq and Muhammad Akram in UK. These trials will bring forth new players & he witnessed good batting and bowling talent at the trials.

Tom Kohler Cadmore said that he had a great time in Pakistan Super League, Peshawar Zalmi is the best franchise and he had a great time with them in his two seasons there. Tom Kohler said that the hospitality of Pakistanis is excellent. Security and other arrangements in the Pakistan Super League were excellent. Tom Kohler said that he has also become a fan of Pakistani food. He said the chicken Curry is very tasty while the taste of Gulab Jamun is also very delicious.

The second day of Peshawar Zalmi's trials in the UK will be held in Glasgow tomorrow.

 

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Interview with Inzi speaking about the PZ Talent Hunt

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40 year uncles will turn up to be discovered. If its a real talent hunt so you can separate the wheat from the chaff, charge £100 to each person and if they get called back, refund the money. There are literally 100s of time wasters for these shows.

 

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Trials held in Birmingham on 3rd Day of Peshawar Zalmi UK Talent Hunt

Peshawar Zalmi and England fast bowler Saqib Mahmood and Warkshire County cricket director Paul Farbrace were also present.
Peshawar Zalmai president and former captain Inzamam-ul-Haq and cricket director Muhammad Akram conducted the trials

Trials were also held in Birmingham in connection with the on going Peshawar Zalmi UK Talent Hunt.

Peshawar Zalmi and England fast bowler Saqib Mahmood were present on the occasion of the trials

Warwickshire County Cricket Director Paul Farbrace was also present.

Peshawar Zalmi president and former captain Inzamam-ul-Haq and cricket director Muhammad Akram conducted the trials.

Paul Farbrace said that cricket brings different countries closer. The trials of Peshawar Zalmi in the UK are also an excellent addition in this regard. Saqib Mahmood said that Zalmi UK Talent Hunt is the best opportunity for Youngsters to express the potential in front of legends like Inzamam ul Haq.

After Newcastle, Glasgow & Birmingham, the next stage of Peshawar Zalmi UK talent hunt will be in Luton tomorrow.

 

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Peshawar Zalmi UK Talent Hunt Trials Continue, After Newcastle, Glasgow and Birmingham Trials held in Luton

Peshawar Zalmi president Inzamam-ul-Haq and cricket director Muhammad Akram conducted the trials.


Peshawar Zalmi UK Talent Hunt Trials Continue, after Newcastle, Glasgow and Birmingham Trials were also held in Luton I will have trials. After UK, Peshawar Zalmi will also do talent hunt in Europe.

Peshawar Zalmi's Overseas Team will be formed after trials in UK and Europe. Peshawar Zalmi Overseas Team later will be in Peshawar this year & will be in action in the "Kaun Banyga KP champion" event.

Muhammad Akram, Director Cricket, Peshawar Zalmi, said that there are more than 25 Zalmi clubs attached with the Global Zalmi platform in the UK, Europe and around the world.

Mohammad Akram said that after UK, trials will also be held in Europe. Mohammad Akram further said that after the trials Peshawar Zalmi Overseas team will be selected and Zalmi Overseas team will take part in "Kaun Banyga KP champion" tournament this year. the top performers will be included in the Peshawar Zalmi squad in PSL 8 next year.

 

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Talent hunt in Bristol

Inzamam speaking to Chairman Gloucestershire CCC

 

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It's a good PR stunt but tbh its a waste of time. The chance of missing some great talent in the UK is next to nil. Most of the guys that turn up love cricket and play in leagues like Bham, Bradford and Lancs. They are good club cricketers but they aren't the uncut diamonds. I know 2 guys that went down to Bristol, one is a pace bowler and he bowls around 70mph and the other is in late 20s and bowls at 72mph.

 

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Gloucestershire Cricket welcomed Peshawar Zalmi and around 80 ambitious young cricketers from in and around Bristol yesterday as part of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) side’s UK Talent Hunt.

Led by former Glos player and now Director of Cricket at Peshawar Zalmi, Mohammad Akram, the PSL team have been searching far and wide across the UK to find talented young players who could one day fulfil their dreams of making it as a pro cricketer.

Pakistan national team legend, Inzamam-ul-Haq, attended the Talent Hunt session at Gloucestershire’s Seat Unique Stadium in the hope of spotting a young player with raw talent. The 52-year-old made 120 Test and 378 ODI appearances for Pakistan, scoring more than 19,000 runs in the process.

The Peshawar Zalmi scouting team have held similar sessions in Luton, Bradford, Birmingham, Newport in Wales and more, and will venture into Europe in the coming weeks. The aim for the Peshawar Zalmi hierarchy is to assemble a team of 16 young players from the UK and give the hopefuls the chance to prove their abilities and potentially play in Pakistan domestic cricket.

Speaking at the Seat Unique Stadium, Mohammad Akram said: “We’re here to create more opportunities for youngsters, that’s the whole idea, to open more doors for youngsters in franchise cricket.

“To do that we’re visiting eight cities in England and Wales, and are looking to compile a team of 16 which can go and compete in Pakistan domestic cricket. Four of those who are selected will be a part of the Zalmi dressing room in the PSL, so it is a good opportunity for them to rub shoulders with some superstars.

“We’re very excited with the talent we've seen and it’s great to see a mix of communities all coming together.”

During the visit to the Seat Unique Stadium, Mohammad met with Gloucestershire Chairman David Jones and Chief Executive, Will Brown, to discuss how the two clubs can work closely together in the future to develop talent in both Pakistan and Bristol.

Will Brown, Chief Executive at Glos Cricket, said: "It was brilliant to be able to support Mohammad, Inzamam and all of the team at Peshawar Zalmi as part of their UK talent hunt.

"It is an excellent idea introduced to us by our board member, Dr Adeela ahmed Shaafi, that brought a whole new group of talented players to the stadium giving them an incredible opportunity to play at a world-class venue and potentially put themselves on the road to a professional contract. We are very excited to be working with Peshawar Zalmi and hope this is very much the start of a long and meaningful relationship.”

https://www.gloscricket.co.uk/news/glos-crickets-hosts-psl-side-peshawar-zalmi-for-uk-talent-hunt/

 

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Peshawar Zalmi trials in Wales

 

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Press Release: Peshawar Zalmi Talent Hunt Europe

After UK, Peshawar Zalmi will become the first PSL franchise of Pakistan to do a talent hunt program in Europe

Peshawar Zalmi president Inzamam-ul-Haq & Director Cricket Muhammad Akram is ready for Talent Hunt in five European countries after United Kingdom.

The aim of the talent hunt in UK and five European countries is to find the hidden talent in the Pakistan community, global Zalmi clubs and local young cricketers, Javed Afridi.

After United Kingdom, Peshawar Zalmi will also do talent hunt in five European countries.

Peshawar Zalmi Talent will be held in Austria, Germany, Spain, France and Italy.

Peshawar Zalmi president Inzamam-ul-Haq and director of cricket Mohammad Akram will conduct the trials.

Peshawar Zalmi President Inzamamul Haque says that after United Kingdom, he is excited to find new cricket talent in Europe as well. The talent hunt in Europe will give Pakistan community and local cricketers an opportunity to show their talent.

Javed Afridi, the chairman of Pehawar Zalmi, says that the purpose of the talent hunt in five European countries after the United Kingdom is to encourage the Pakistani community, to find hidden talent in global Zalmi clubs and local young cricketers. A positive image of Pakistan Cricket will also be highlighted around the world

Trials will be held on July 22 in Austria and July 24 in Germany,

Trials will also be held in Italy on July 27 and in Spain on July 30, France on August 3.

 

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Peshawar Zalmi conducts talent hunt in Vienna, Austria

Peshawar Zalmi President Inzamam-Ul-Haq and Director Cricket Muhammad Akram took the trials

The aim of the talent hunt in UK and five European countries is to find the hidden talent amongst the Pakistani community, global Zalmi clubs and local young cricketers, Javed Afridi.

Peshawar Zalmi became the first PSL franchise to conduct talent hunt in Europe. Peshawar Zalmi's talent hunt was held in Vienna, Austria in the first phase of talent hunt in Europe. Peshawar Zalmi president Inzamam-ul-Haq and director cricket Muhammad Akram took the trials. After Austria, Peshawar Zalmi Talent will also be held in Germany, Spain, France and Italy. Peshawar Zalmi president Inzamam-ul-Haq and director cricket Mohammad Akram will conduct the trials. Peshawar Zalmi President Inzamam Ul Haq says that after Britain, he is excited to find new cricket talent in Europe as well. The talent hunt in Europe will give Pakistani community and local cricketers an opportunity to show their talent.

Peshawar Zalmi Chairman Javed Afridi says that the purpose of the talent hunt in five European countries after Britain is to encourage the Pakistani community, to find hidden talent in global Zalmi clubs and local young cricketers. A positive image of Pakistan will also be highlighted around the world

After Austria, the trials will be held in Germany on July 24

Trials will be held in Italy on July 27 and Spain on July 30.

 

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One of the guys they picked is already a Canadian international, who originally came from Peshawar.

 

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Peshawar Zalmi talent hunt in Germany

 

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zalmi are one of the few franchises which take brand building seriously, someone needs to give franchises like gladiators a slap on the wrist for literally having no brand development effort whatsoever.

 

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Peshawar Zalmi talent hunt in Germany

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These pictures are taken in our cricket ground in Bonn, Germany. Gutted to miss the opportunity to meet Inzi bhai.

 

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These pictures are taken in our cricket ground in Bonn, Germany. Gutted to miss the opportunity to meet Inzi bhai.

Or get selected for PZ Germany!

 

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Wahab Riaz parts ways with Zalmi as Chief Selector now