KARACHI: The skipper of the Peshawar Zalmi, Darren Sammy has said the charged atmosphere in Lahore, at the PSL final last year, is still fresh in his memory and he is looking forward to lifting the cup for second time around as well.
“We are not underestimating any team but I have made it clear to all the players that Zalmi would be unstoppable if we play our brand of cricket”, Sammy said in a video message prior to his departure in Dubai, for the third edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL).
The third edition of the PSL will commence from February 22nd with an encounter between Peshawar Zalmi and Multan Sultans in Dubai.
Peshawar Zalmi won the last edition of the PSL by beating Quetta Gladiators at the Gaddafi stadium in Lahore.
“The scenes at the Gaddafi stadium are still fresh in my memory. I along with other team mates still cherish our part to bring back international cricket to Pakistan”, Sammy said
“People of Pakistan love me and I love them as well”, Sammy concluded
KARACHI: The new entrant to the Pakistan Super League (PSL), Multan Sultans are fresh but upbeat to uproot the formidable outfits in the third edition of the competition.
In an informal interaction with journalists here on Friday, the Managing Director of Multan Sultans, Khizer Schon shared the idea behind acquiring the most expensive outfit in the Pakistan Super League.
“The passion for cricket in Multan is unmatched and this is one of the reasons of buying this name. We have recently witnessed the enthusiasm, when record number of people turned up to watch an exhibition game,” Schon said
“That was the biggest gathering in the history of the city”, Schon added
The MD said that the team is obviously new but had players to create impact from the onset.
“Under Wasim Akram, Sultans assembled a combination which can rattle any opposition. We are not here to just make our presence felt but to win the cup eventually”, Schon lightheartedly said
Highlighting their strategy for the region, Khizer Schon said it is a long-term roadmap which includes game development at every level.
“To begin with we will scout players from the area. Our focus will be on younger players to comprise junior outfits of Multan Sultans”, Schon said
“We also look forward to assembling women teams by holding events amongst local universities”, the MD said
In the end the Multan Sultans MD shared good news about their foreign players who, he said, are ready to tour Pakistan, if there team qualify for the final games.
Karachi: A group photo after workshop at Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi
KARACHI: Sports Journalists Association of Sindh (SJAS) arranged a Workshop on ‘Mobile Journalism and Social Media’ its importance, in collaboration with Arts Council of Pakistan here the other day.
The workshop was attended by large number of sports journalists including SJAS members. Video attached here
Karachi: Muhammad Asif Khan highlighted importance of social media for news.
Senior journalists, Asif Khan, Faizan Lakhani, Mehmood Riaz and Ubaid Awan, work with news channels, gave a detail briefing on Mobile Journalism.
Senior journalists while highlighted the use mobile phones during reporting, said during making of mobile video, the most important thing is how to hold it, being a professional journalist.
Karachi: Mr Faizan Lakhani delivered lecture how to use mobile in field to make footage and how to edit it for news.
Choosing a good mobile for personal use with different features including developing, editing, formatting, message sending, storage apps plays the role of a newsroom in your own hand.
On the occasion, former member of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Governing Board and ex-President of Karachi City Cricket Association (KCCA), Ejaz Farooqui said that the assistance of the journalists is to be consistent with modern technology.
SJAS has set an example for other journalists’ associations by organizing such type of workshops, he added.
Karachi: Mr Ubaid Awan highlighted role of social media and citizen journalism
Tariq Aslam, SJAS President said that mobile phone has become the most important tool for improving journalism and reporting.
The aim of the workshop is to maintain the continuity of learning and teaching process, Tariq opined.
Karachi: Mr Mehmood Riaz delivered his lecture about social media
Muhammad Asghar Azeem, Secretary SJAS said while delivering his speech said that today the mobile phone is been assisting in almost every sector of our society as civilians recoding on the spot videos have helped in apprehending lots of criminals and one can imagine what a journalist can do with it.
Karachi: Mr Ubaid Awan receiving certificate after workshop from Prof. Ijaz Ahmed Farooqui (Sec. Arts Council)
Mobile journalism is no threat to cameraman but can be compatible with the modern requirements of journalism.
Cameraman can also switch to mobile journalism so that in the world, he would be called video journalists instead of Cameraman, Secretary SJAS concluded.
Later, Professor Ejaz Farooqui distributed certificates to the participants.
Karachi: A view of workshop participantsKarachi: SJAS President Tariq Aslam and Secretary Asghar Azeem receiving their certificates.
Karachi – At least 68 per cent of journalists in the country have faced “online insecurity” in various ways including blackmail, hacking, threats, sexual harassment, data theft and stalking, read a report issued by Digital Rights Foundation (DRF) on Friday.
The report titled “Digital (In)Security of Journalists in Pakistan” is based on a nationwide survey “on the state of security of journalists to shed light on the threats and concerns journalists face online”.
The survey was divided into two parts; the first part inquired journalists’ understanding of digital security. The second part was addressed to journalists who had experienced online threats or harassment — 68% of total respondents said they had faced online threats or harassment, hence proving that the majority is exposed to online insecurity.
This report seeks to give recommendations to lawmakers with reference to the under-consideration Journalist Protection Bill.
“The first draft of the Bill did not include provisions for the digital security of journalists, thus the aim of this report is to advocate for lawmakers to also consider that journalists be protected online to keep censorship at bay, and to safeguard their mental health, quality of work, physical security of journalists and freedom of the press,” read a statement issued by the Digital Rights Foundation.
The report also found a dire need for organisations to realise the nature of this threat and for them to conduct training for digital security and privacy.
St Morits, Switzerland – A unique 2-day cricket event set against the backdrop of Swiss mountains is set to take place in Switzerland. The event includes two matches in 2 days. Lake St. Mortiz freezes into an extremely thick layer of ice which then gets covered by the soft falling snow, enabling the lake to withstand more than 200 tons of weight. So, Vijay Singh, CEO, VJ Sports saw this as an opportunity for some cricket near the alps. Two teams, Badrutt’s Palace DIAMONDS and ROYALS are set to take on each other.
The teams will feature former stars like:
Shahid Afridi, Virender Sehwag, Mohammad Kaif, Mahela Jayawardene, Lasith Malinga, Shoaib Akhtar, Michael Hussey, Graeme Smith, Jacques Kallis, Daniel Vettori, Nathan McCullum, Grant Elliot, Monty Panesar, Owais Shah, Tilakratne Dilshan & Ajit Agarkar.
Traditional cricketing gear, including the red-ball will be used but players will don sports shoes instead of spikes.
Houstn, TX – US Zalmi announces squad for Global Zalmi League, Muhammad Naeem named Captain of the side, two Indian players also included .
US Zalmi has announced their 16 member Squad for the upcoming Global Zalmi League. The experienced Muhammad Naeem has been picked to lead the side, which will be in the UAE to compete against 15 other teams from all across the world in the much awaited Global Zalmi League. two Indian players, Varun Reddy and Sundanshu Mahajan, have also been included in the team for the mega event.
The complete squad is as follows: Fayaz Khan (President), Raheel Anwar (Manager/Coach), Mohammad Naeem (Captain), Abdullah Nazari (VC), Varun Reddy (WK), Waseem Shazhed, Zia Khan, Tariq Farooqui, Usman Shahid, Shaheer Hassan, Usman Ashraf, Talib Naqvi, Hammad Qureshi, Jahanzaib Khan, Ilias Nazari, Fahad Babar, Sudhanshu Mahajan, and Syed Abdullah.
Peshawar Zalmi USA representative Fayaz Khalil has wished the side the very best and appreciated the platform that the Global Zalmi League is all set to provide.
He also added that Global Zalmi League has succeeded the Zalmi World Cup, both of which are initiatives taken by Peshawar Zalmi to realize their vision of the development of cricket and the betterment of young cricketing talent.
The tournament will kick off on the 11th of February, lasting for 9 days, until the 19th. It’s all set to be played in Ajman, UAE.
Islamabad – Champion of Pakistan Super LEague (PSL) franchise and the defending champions, Peshawer Zalmi, has signed an agreement of Media partnership with Pakistan’s largest and state owned Pakistan television network (PTV).
The MOU was signed at PTV headquarters located in Islamabad during the meeting of Peshawar Zalmi’s chairman, Javed Afridi and Secretary of Minister of Information, Ahmad Nawaz Sukhera. Peshawar Zalmi cricket matches will be broadcast on PTV Sports, PTV News, PTV World and PTV Home.
Javed Afridi also said and that we are very glad to be associated with Pakistan’s no. 1 and a cardinal television network.
Lahore: Pakistan hockey team on Sunday twice came from behind to hold World XI to a 3-3 draw in the second and final match of the series at the National Hockey Stadium in Lahore.
Having battered their inexperienced hosts 5-1 in the opening game in Karachi, the formidable World XI continued where they had left off, creating a plethora of opportunities in the opening half, although some uncharacteristic profligacy in front of the goal kept them from taking an early lead.
Lahore: Federal Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination, Riaz Hussain Pirzada, handed over the trophy to the winning captain Weusthof.
The opening goal finally arrived in the 28th minute off the stick of Roderick Weusthof as Pakistan goalkeeper Adil Rao’s defence was breached for the first time in the game.
It didn’t take long for the visitors to double their lead, with Nahuel Salis being the goalscorer this time as his angular shot in the 36th minute sneaked past Rao.
Having conceded their second, the Greenshirts suddenly came alive, opening their account just a minute later, thanks to a successful penalty converted by Rizwan Ali.
Pakistan were back on level terms in the 42nd minute when Adeel Latif’s powerful hit took a deflection from the goalkeeper and sailed into the goal.
Both teams pushed hard to take the lead but it was World XI whose efforts bore fruit; Weusthof scored his second of the game in the 52nd minute.
But like before, the young Pakistan side responded again, with the equalising goal coming just two minutes from full-time. Having been thwarted in his first attempt at goal, Naveed Alam took a second shot and found the net this time.
Neither side was able to find another goal as the match ended 3-3 and the World XI side clinched the series 1-0.
Federal Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination, Riaz Hussain Pirzada, handed over the trophy to the winning captain Weusthof.
Peshawar: Pakistan Super League (PSL) Champion Peshawar Zalmi would like to clarify that we have cleared all our payments with PCB within time and at the moment all our energies are focused towards defending the title, says a spokesman of the franchise
Recent reports in media suggest that some franchises have failed to clear their dues with PCB. Peshawar Zalmi would like to clarify that we on our part have cleared all the necessary fees and payments (including taxes) with PCB and no payments remain in balance.
Peshawar Zalmi firmly believe that Pakistan Super League is the country’s biggest sports brand. We will continue with our efforts in not only supporting this mega event but also bringing back cricket to Pakistan.
Understanding the importance of promotions and media engagments,Peshawar Zalmi kicked off its promotional activites as early as december last year, We have been actively promoting the League and our franchise through our media partners and social media platforms. We would like to thank our ardent supporters who have responded positively to our media campaigns .
We wish all the best to PCB and all franchises for PSL season 3, Spokesman
Karachi – Pakistan Super League (PSL) Champions Peshawar Zalmi announced schedule of his own T20 League “Global Zalmi League”, Kashmir zalmi and fifteen other foreign teams will be in the event, Action will begin on eleven February. Each team will also include two youth players from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and FATA.
The Peshawar-based Zalmi fans and talented cricketers will gather themselves together under Zalmai’s banner, show their skills. They organized Zalmai World Cup consisting of ten foreign zalmai teams last year in UAE.
According to the celebrity and popularity of the World Cup, Peshawar Zalmi announced holding of the “Global Zalmi League”, The league will start in February from Ajman Oval. The League will share zalmi teams of the sixteen countries from all over the world. Australia Zalmi, Austrian Zalmi, Bahrain Zalmi, Bonn Zalmi, Canada Zalmi, China Zalmi, Dubai Zalmi, Kabul Zalmi, Kashmir Zalmi, Korea Zalmi, London Zalmi, Paris Zalmi, Saudi Arabia Zalmi, South Africa Zalmi, Torino Zalmai, USA Zalmi team.
Javed Afridi, chairman of the Peshawar Zalmi, says that the establishment of the Global Zalmai League (GZL) and the creation of Zalmi teams in the sixteen countries of the world is honorable for us .The Global Zalmi League includes Overseas Pakistani and Indian people, from which the people of both countries There will be an opportunity to get closer .All sixteen teams in the Global Zalmai League can include Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and FATA cricketers.
By Muhammad Asif Khan
eworldsports.com 
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