Pakistan’s Lahore Qalandars, the defending champions of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), have signed Sri Lankan all-rounder Chathuranga de Silva. The move comes after Lahore Qalandars player, Pervez Hussen Eman, was forced to leave the league due to an injury. De Silva is expected to join the team before their match against Quetta Gladiators on April 17th.
The 21st match of PSL season 11 saw Islamabad United take on Hyderabad Kings, setting a target of 154 runs for the latter. Meanwhile, Nadeem Rana and Sharaf Islam are set to join the national ODI squad on April 14th, as the team prepares to take on New Zealand.
New Zealand’s Devon Conway has described playing in the PSL as a “great experience.” With eight teams participating in the event and 20 matches already completed, the points table has become clearer. Lahore Qalandars’ spinner, Usama Mir, has expressed confidence that his team will “buckle down” and perform better in the remaining matches.
Peshawar Zalmi’s batsman, Kusal Mendis, has praised captain Babar Azam, saying that he remains calm under pressure. Former Pakistan cricketer, Shahid Afridi, believes that the meeting between Iran and the US in Pakistan is a “crucial moment” that could open doors to peace after the recent tensions.
In the 19th match of PSL season 11, Peshawar Zalmi defeated Lahore Qalandars by 76 runs. Babar Azam equalled the record for most partnership in T20 cricket by any player, which he achieved in the match against Lahore Qalandars. Azam has represented three different teams in the PSL.
Islamabad United’s Javed Khan was banned for violating the code of conduct. Lahore Qalandars’ player, Pervez Hussen Eman, was forced to leave the league due to an injury. The Hyderabad Kings’ player, Glenn Maxwell, has arrived in Karachi. The Bangladesh squad that will take on Pakistan has been confirmed, with Mehdi Hasan Miraz leading the team. Saaim Ayub expressed that the team’s atmosphere is positive and that players are focusing on improving their performance rather than results.
Nadia Khan has become the top scorer for the Pakistan women’s football team. Former US President Donald Trump has stated that the meeting with Iran began early and lasted for nearly 20 hours, during which several points of agreement were reached. However, Trump also mentioned that the two sides failed to agree on one crucial issue related to Iran’s nuclear program.
