Pakistan Super League (PSL) has announced its squad for the 11th edition, with Australian cricketer David Warner being retained as the captain of Karachi Kings. In a statement released by the team’s spokesperson, it was confirmed that Warner will lead Karachi Kings in the PSL 11. The event will feature 8 teams, including 2 new additions, and a total of 44 matches will be played, starting from March 26 and concluding on May 3. Karachi Kings will play their first match against Quetta Gladiators on March 27 at Lahore.
In other news, former Pakistan cricketer Shahid Afridi has pulled out of the Hundred League due to a personal reason. According to reports, Afridi was asked to relocate to Manchester with his family to collect awards.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has banned West Indian cricketers Javon Searles, Chetan Ratra, and Trevon Griffith for delaying the return of participating teams to the T20 World Cup. The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) has paid the outstanding dues of players and officials.
Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya was fined for celebrating his win over New Zealand with his girlfriend Mehek. The PSL 11 trophy was unveiled at the National Stadium in Karachi, with Iranian Minister of Sports, Ahmad Donyapour, stating that Iran cannot participate in the FIFA World Cup due to current circumstances.
Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Senator Mushahid Hussain, met with the national hockey team captain, Imad Butt, and the team. Lok Sabha member and former cricketer Kirti Azad criticized the International Cricket Council (ICC) for carrying the T20 World Cup trophy to a temple.
The ICC has imposed a fine on Indian fast bowler Arshad Yadav for violating the Code of Conduct. Pakistani cricketer Shaheen Afridi got emotional while talking about his mother, breaking down in tears.
Pakistan’s Home Minister, Tony Burke, confirmed that 2 more Iranian women footballers have been granted asylum. In an address, he stated that the presence of American troops in the region is increasing tensions and the risk of attacks on these bases is high.
Pakistan’s Minister of Maritime Affairs, Jamaid Chaudhry, said that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been asked to request Iranian authorities to provide a safe passage for Pakistani ships.
The Sindh government has announced a public holiday in Karachi. According to a notification, all government offices will remain closed on Friday, March 13.
Pakistan has made significant progress in digital development, with the allocation of spectrum licenses being a transparent process, said the Federal Minister for IT.
