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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Two Indian players named for US Zalmi squad for Global Zalmi League

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.

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.

Cricket – Zalmi school league to be played in Pakistan

Karachi – Peshawar Zalmi introduced the Zalmi School League to promote cricket on the Gross Root Level in the KP. The event will start in KP phase wise. Phase 1 & phase 2. In phase one there will include four regional teams in the event, which are Bannau, Peshawar, whereas 2 teams from each region, Malakand and Hazara will participate in its first phase.

In addition to this, phase two will be comprised of 7 divisions with on team from Army Public School Peshawar and the other one will be the champion team of its first phase which is starting later in this month.

Chairman Peshawar Zalmi Mr Javed Afridi says that Peshawar Zalmi Foundation will carry out this league in KP to promote Cricket at grass root level. After Zalmi Haier 100 picthes projetc this league will provide good opportunity to young players to showcase talent. Javed Afridi  further added that the Zalmai School League will be attributed to the name of the martyrdom of Army Public School Peshawar.

Matches of Phase one will be played in Haripur while final will be held in Peshawar. APS Peshawar team will also be invited to witness the final of phase one.

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

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.

Cricket: No big changes in Peshawar Zalmi’s squad for PSL 2

By Abdul Ghaffar

Peshawar, Pakistan, 1st July 2016: One of Pakistan Super League’s (PSL) five teams, Peshawar Zalmi, on Friday announced they will retain most of their playing line-up during PSL’s second season.

“We will retain Shahid Afridi, Darren Sammy, Mohammad Hafeez, Wahab Riaz, Tamim Iqbal, Shaun Tait, Hassan and Asghar,” said Peshawar Zalmi’s owner, Javed Afridi, while talking to DawnNews.

Afridi added that all other players will be either traded or transferred. The PSL team is also reported to be in contact with South African Quinton de Kock and England’s Jason Roy for the upcoming second season of PSL.

Earlier, Zalmi’s captain Shahid Afridi, hinted at his differences with the Peshawar Zalmi owner, Javed Afridi.

It was reported Quetta Gladiators plan to play a couple of T20 matches against Peshawar Zalmi in England during the national side’s tour of British Isles later this summer.

Peshawar Zalmi’s owner Javed Afridi had welcomed Gladiator’s offer.

Despite being the runner-ups, Zalmi put up a phenomenal show in the inaugural edition of PSL earlier this year.

Courtesy Dawn