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

Cricket – Global Zalmi league fixtures revealed

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.

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 – Shoaib Malik become Captain of PSL franchise

LAHORE: Multan Sultans – the sixth franchise of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) — announced that star all-rounder Shoaib Malik would be the team’s captain, along with former Pakistan test cricketer Nadeem Khan as team manager.

Right-handed opening specialist batsmen Mohammad Wasim has been appointed to take charge as the team’s batting mentor with former Proteas skipper Johan Botha joining the team as assistant coach.

And to ensure supreme healthcare for the players, former Indian cricket team’s physiotherapist Andrew Leipus, who is currently also serving as Kolkata Knight Riders’ physiotherapist in the Indian Premier League (IPL), also joins the star-studded coaching panel as physiotherapist for Multan Sultans during the third edition of the PSL.

Commenting on the appointment of Shoaib Malik as the skipper, Wasim Akram, director cricket of Multan Sultans, said, “Shoaib has been in the form of his life, and the rich experience that he possesses after featuring in almost every global T20 league, makes him the best choice to lead the unit.”

“His all-round contribution will significantly benefit every single player in the team, and I am very excited to see him perform in the next PSL season,” he added.

Former right-handed stylish opening batsmen, Mohammad Wasim, who will take the charge as batting mentor for Multan Sultans, has been in the news for his noticeable contribution to the local cricket talent, courtesy of his own cricket academy, the Mohammad Wasim Cricket Academy (MWCA), where he has been resolute in nurturing the young talent which the country possesses.

The induction of Proteas expertise in form of former South African skipper is noticeable, as Johan Botha also has had a taste of the PSL with his previous stint with Islamabad United in the second edition of PSL.

The addition of former test cricket Nadeem Khan as team manager will add uniformity to the team, as he is known for his cool and calm style.

The franchise also adds Yasir Malik as the team’s strength and conditioning coach, who has been serving in the same capacity for the National Cricket Academy (NCA).

“The addition of Mohammad Wasim and Johan Botha to the coaching staff under the tutelage of our Head Coach Tom Moody reflects the strength of our coaching pool, while Nadeem Khan’s expertise within the capacity of the team’s manager is welcoming,” said Asher Schon, president of Multan Sultans.

“We are thrilled to have Shoaib in our franchise, looking forward to him leading the unit courtesy his aggressive style of game play, and he definitely will have a huge impact for Multan Sultans this season both with bat & ball, and his magical fielding skills,” he concluded.

The announcement came as the drafting of players for the third edition of PSL happens today and preparations are in full swing to welcome Multan Sultans as the sixth team to feature in the glamorous league.

Peshawar Zalmi rewarded to 26 young cricketers

Peshawar, Pakistan: Pakistan Super League (PSL) Champion Peshawar Zalmi keeps on performing off the field as well. Peshawar Zalmi Foundation handed over Rs.60,000 each to Peshawar Zalmi Foundation’s Talent Hunt Stars.

Emergence of Peshawar and KPK Cricket in Pakistan is no more a surprise and Peshawar Zalmi is continuing its mission of #BringingBackSmiles and appreciating young emerging cricketers. Ceremony was held in Peshawar to give away Rs 60,000 to 26 Best cricketers of Peshawar Zalmi talent hunt. Head Coach of Peshawar Zalmi Muhammad Akram said that “Cricket talent in across KPK really impressed me and in future Peshawar Zalmi will do more talent hunt programs in KPK and this exercise will not only help KPK but also Pakistan Cricket”.

In his message the Chairman of Peshawar Zalmi Mr. Javed Afridi also stated that Peshawar Zalmi’s mission of #BringingBackSmiles will continue to help cricketers of grass root level and in future they will also try to provide more facilities and coaching programs for the raw talent of KPK Cricket. He said “Delighted to see these young boys rewarded for their hard work & I hope they inspire others to follow in their footsteps”.

Peshawar Zalmi and Pakistan cricket team’s fast bowler Junaid Khan,Manager Abdul Rehman and Former Cricketer Arshad Khan was also present on generous this occasion.