The management of Peshawar Zalmi has made a crucial decision regarding their captain, Babar Azam, for the 11th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Sources reveal that the team has decided to retain their star player, while releasing Saaim Ayub, another prominent cricketer. Both Babar Azam and Saaim Ayub belong to the platinum category in the PSL. According to the rules, each franchise can only retain one player from each category. This decision comes as the deadline for the first six teams to retain players has been set for today. As per sources, Saaim Ayub will be available for all franchises in the PSL players’ auction.
Meanwhile, the ICC Under-19 World Cup was won by India, while the Asian Under-21 Snooker Championship was held in Qatar, with the final match between Pakistan’s Ahsan Ramzan and Iran’s Shahin Sabzi. However, we will have to wait and see what happens next.
Pakistan’s cricket team held a training session at the Shanaliya Sports Club as they prepare for their upcoming matches. The team’s captain, Salman Ali Agha, stated that they are not feeling pressurized by their previous matches. Cricket Australia has also confirmed this.
Renowned cricketers Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, Bajazid Khan, and Ramiz Raja will provide commentary for the World Cup.
Former Indian captain Kapil Dev stated that the decision to not participate in the Pakistan-India match is made under the government and cricket board’s policy. The upcoming T20 World Cup 2026 has several interesting aspects, including the participation of several veteran players.
Sri Lanka Cricket has written a letter to the Pakistan Cricket Board, stating that the announced boycott has affected the country’s tourism sector, with a large number of fans canceling hotel bookings. Shoaib Malik stated that the cricket season is at its peak, and the topic of selection is also being discussed.
