Pakistan Super League 11 Retentions Announced: Major Updates
In a significant development for the Pakistan Super League (PSL), several teams have announced their retentions for the upcoming 11th edition of the tournament. The Lahore Qalandars have retained captain Shaheen Afridi in the Platinum category, while Haris Rauf and Fakhar Zaman have been released.
The Karachi Kings have also announced their retentions for PSL 11, with Hasan Ali being retained in the Platinum category. The team has released several big names, including Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Saibzada Farhan, and Nasim Shah.
The Islamabad United has announced three retentions for PSL 11. Shadab Khan has been retained in the Platinum category, while Salman Ali Agha has been retained in the Gold category. Andre Russell has been retained in the Silver category.
The Quetta Gladiators have announced their retentions for PSL 11, with Abrar Ahmed being retained in the Platinum category. The team has released several players, including Mohammad Amir, Faisal Akram, Saud Shakeel, and Mohammad Wasim Jr.
The Peshawar Zalmi has also announced their retentions for PSL 11, with Babar Azam being retained. The team has released several players, including Saifuddin, Abdul Salam, and Ali Rehman.
In cricket news, the International Cricket Council (ICC) Under-19 World Cup has been won by India. The Asian Under-21 Snooker Championship in Qatar has reached its final stage, with Pakistan’s Ahsan Ramzan and Iran’s Shahin Sabzi competing against each other.
Pakistan’s cricket team has announced that they will not participate in the ICC World Cup, citing a letter from Sri Lanka Cricket. The letter states that Sri Lanka’s tourism sector has been affected by Pakistan’s decision to boycott the tournament.
Former Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik has expressed his views on the current state of cricket, stating that the season is at its peak and the topic of scheduling is a major issue. A video has been circulating on social media, showing Pakistani cricketers imitating Abrar Ahmed’s style.
The Pakistan cricket team is currently in training camp, with a focus on fitness and youth development. Captain Babar Azam has stated that the team is not under any pressure to perform well in the upcoming World Cup.
In other news, a suicide bomber has been identified as the perpetrator of the Islamabad blast. The bomber had allegedly received training in Afghanistan and had visited the country several times.
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has announced that she will not attend any official events for the next few days in solidarity with the victims of the blast.
Inspector General of Police (IG) Islamabad, Tahir Alam, has revealed that several IGs, including his own cousin, were among the victims of the blast.
Former US President Thomas R. Nettles has expressed his views on the current state of nuclear disarmament, stating that a bilateral agreement between two countries is not sufficient and that China’s nuclear arsenal lacks transparency and accountability.
The Sindh government has cancelled its cultural night music program in solidarity with the victims of the Islamabad blast.
