Pakistan Super League (PSL) captain Shahid Afridi has expressed his satisfaction with the Lahore Qalandars’ performance in the league over the last four to five years. Speaking at their training camp in Islamabad, Afridi stated that the team has been preparing for the PSL since before the league’s inception, allowing new players to get to know each other and develop their skills.
Afridi emphasized that the Qalandars’ success in the PSL has not been solely about winning the championship, but rather about identifying and nurturing local talent, which has led to several players representing the country at the national and regional levels.
This year, too, the team has arrived at the trial stage, and Afridi is optimistic that a few talented players will make the cut for the PSL. He also expressed hope that the league will attract even more talented players in the next 10 years.
Afridi also pointed out that several new players, including foreigners, have joined the team for PSL 11, and that the league will be played on new grounds, which will further boost fan enthusiasm and engagement.
In a separate development, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the anthem for the PSL 11’s closing ceremony, while the International Hockey Federation (FIH) has released the schedule for the Hockey World Cup.
In other news, former Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi has welcomed a new addition to his family, with his third daughter, Amira Maya, born on March 13. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has also announced that Indian-owned franchise SunRisers Hyderabad will not be renewing the contract of Pakistani pacer Aamer Yamin.
Meanwhile, former Pakistani batsman Fawad Alam has responded to criticism from former Pakistani cricketer Abdul Razzaq about his fitness, sharing a post on social media.
The African Football Confederation (CAF) has also made a significant decision, stripping Senegal of its status as African champion, and awarding the title to Morocco for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
In a related development, US President Donald Trump has stated that he wants to close all diplomatic channels with Iran, following a recent escalation in tensions between the two countries. Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has also warned that the war would be catastrophic, and that Iran would not back down.
In other news, heavy rainfall has been reported in several areas of Karachi, including Gulshan, Liaquatabad, and Clifton.
