Sammy vows to defend PSL title in Karachi

By Muhammad Asif Khan

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

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Sultans upbeat to make a mark in PSL

Muhammad Asif Khan

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.

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Media partnership deal between Peshawar Zalmi and PTV signed

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.

PSL Champions Peshawar Zalmi have cleared all payments with PCB

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

Global Zalmi League to be held next year in UAE, team announced

Peshawar – PSL Champions Peshawar Zalmi comes up with yet another initiative and pleased to announce it’s own Global Zalmi Super League next year.
Peshawar Zalmi held Zalmi World Cup before PSL 2 in United Arab Emirates and now Global Zalmi League will be held before PSL 3 .Peshawar Zalmi only franchise based Pakistan team in any sports which have global fans base clubs and team over 25 countries and 16 participants teams of Global Zalmi League will also comprise of our Zalmi fans from round the Globe.

Peshawar Zalmi also announced Global Zalmi team which is selected from last year Zalmi World Cup held in United Arab Emirates. The team consist of young players from across the globe which had participated in the major event of Global Zalmi.

Abraash Khan from Canada Zalmi has been appointed as the captain of the Global Zalmi team. Team is mixture of highly skilled batsmen and top class all rounders equally supported by spin bowlers. And here is full team of Zalmi Global .

1. Abraash Khan Captain (Canada Zalmi)
2. Junaid Siddiqui (Canada Zalmi)
3. Faizan Amin (Melbourne Zalmi)
4. Rayyan Pathan (Canada Zalmi)
5. Rameez Ahmed (Melbourne Zalmi)
6. Sagheer Afridi (Dubai Zalmi)
7. Juniad Aziz(Bahrain Zalmi)
8. Adnan Khan(China Zalmi)
9. Mohsin Mattoo(Kashmir Zalmi)
10. Yatin Arora Wicket Keeper (Canada Zalmi)
11. Sagheer Afridi (Dubai Zalmi)
12. Usman Sahar (London Zalmi)
13. Zeeshan Khan Emerging (London Zalmi)
14. Jhanzaib Khan Emerging (USA Zalmi)
15. Zeeshan Rehman Emerging (London Zalmi)

Chairman PZ Mr. Javed Afridi congratulated & appreciated GZ players dedication & becoming part of the squad. 5 top players of Global Zalmi League 2018 will practice with PZ team during PSL as part of GZ development program.Chairman also promise a biggest and better Global Zalmi League.

Brand Manager of Global Zalmi Mr. Iftikhar Ud Din Khattak says

Very balanced team with an excellent combination of young attacking batsmen and genuine quick fast bowing supported by leg spin option, bunch of super fit athletes from across the globe. Team is selected based on their performance in last year Zalmi World Cup. Emerging category has also been introduced and three players have been selected as Emerging players who will be part of Playing XI.

Full schedule and other details about Zalmi Super League will be announced in January 2017.

Peshawar Zalmi Media Department

Cricket – Famous British singer TAZ supporting Peshawar Zalmi

London –

The famous British singer, composer and actor Tarsame Singh Saini (TAZ) Stereo Nation is now a Zalmi. Here is his exclusive message for PSL champion team fans. Peshawar Zalmi officially invite him to watch and support Peshawar Zalmi in the upcoming edition of Pakistan Super League (PSL) to be played in UAE and Pakistan in February/ March 2018.

 Here is the video link