Pakistani Super League’s (PSL) Islamabad United has signed Sri Lankan spinner Poon Rathsanike to replace Deependra Singh Airey, who was contracted for $600,000 after being called for national duty. According to Islamabad United’s spokesperson, Airey will receive 70 percent of his contract amount due to limited availability in the tournament.
The remaining 30 percent of Airey’s contract will be paid to Poon Rathsanike. Islamabad United’s head coach Luke Ronchi expressed his expectations for the upcoming matches, stating that the pitches in PSL 11 have been more challenging than usual. Ronchi emphasized the importance of having players who understand Asian conditions and can perform well against spinners.
Poon Rathsanike has experience with spinners and Asian conditions, making him a valuable addition to the team. Ronchi welcomed Poon Rathsanike to Islamabad United, expressing the team’s excitement about his potential contributions.
In other news, Shahn Masood hit a 46-run innings for Multan Sultan to strengthen his team’s position in the tournament. Josh Philippe and Avis Zafar also scored 44 and 36 runs respectively. The match officials for the upcoming women’s cricket series between Pakistan and Zimbabwe have been announced.
Meanwhile, Pakistani-born Karate athlete Raja Rehan has won a silver medal in the seniors 60kg category at the Poland championships. Pakistan Super League (PSL) captain Mohammad Rizwan believes that losing a match makes it harder to stay positive.
The Lahore Qalanders’ Fakhar Zaman has been named the best player of the match. The Pakistan Women’s Scales and Fitness Camp in Lahore is ongoing, with athletes participating in a long training session on the third day.
Former England all-rounder Moen Ali has revealed why he left the Indian Premier League (IPL) to join the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Arshad Nadeem expressed his excitement about upcoming events, stating that he has been working hard to regain his fitness.
The captain of the Indian Premier League (IPL) team Mumbai Indians, Hardik Pandya, has come under intense criticism for the team’s poor performance in IPL 2026. Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has offered help to 38-year-old Shahpor Zadran, who is in a critical health condition.
The Pakistan Test team will continue to be led by Shan Masood, with four new players added to the squad. The Pakistan Football Federation and the Argentina Football Association have started talks, which may lead to a friendly football match between the two teams.
New Zealand cricketer Colin Munro has praised the Pakistan Super League (PSL) event, calling it an incredible experience. Quetta Gladiators were defeated by 6 wickets in the 26th match of PSL 11 against Lahore Qalanders.
The Iranian negotiating team is expected to arrive in Islamabad on Tuesday for the second round of talks with the US. US President Donald Trump has announced that his representatives will be present in Islamabad for the negotiations.
Trump has stated that his team will not repeat the mistakes of former US President Barack Obama. The Iranian ambassador to Pakistan has warned tribal leaders to respect the law after the recent jirga, stating that any failure to comply will be met with severe consequences.
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has seized $1.45 billion Iranian rials from a suspect arrested in Karachi.
