The schedule for Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11 has been revealed, with the official announcement set to be made next week. According to sources, the PSL 11 playoffs will feature a match in Rawalpindi and two matches in Lahore, with the first qualifier scheduled for April 28 in Rawalpindi and the first eliminator set for April 29 in Lahore. Sources claim that the second eliminator will take place on May 1 in Lahore, while the PSL final will be hosted on May 3 in Lahore.
PSL Chief Executive Officer Salman Naseer has announced that the team name for Shaheen Shah Afridi’s franchise will be changed from Sialkot Stallions to Multan Sultans. The PSL 11 is set to kick off on March 26 in Lahore, with the opening match featuring Lahore Qalandars and Hyderabad Kings. In the first phase, each team will play a total of seven matches.
In the second phase, teams will be divided into two groups, with each team playing three matches. Before the playoffs, teams will have played a total of ten matches. The second phase will feature Lahore Qalandars, Quetta Gladiators, Karachi Kings, and Hyderabad in one group, while Islamabad United, Rawalpindi, Peshawar Zalmi, and Multan Sultans will be in the other group.
New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner has expressed his excitement about playing in the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, saying that it will be a thrilling experience to see some people’s faces light up. Australia’s Ellyse Perry has announced that she will retire from international cricket after winning the Test match against India.
The ICC meeting has been postponed due to the tension in the region. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has come under criticism for not arranging a smooth departure for the South African team after the T20 World Cup. The National T20 Cricket Cup is set to begin on March 10 in Peshawar, with the first match featuring Lahore Region Whites and Peshawar Region.
The UAE has delayed the white-ball series due to the ongoing tensions in the region. Pakistani fast bowler Mohammad Amir has responded to a scathing criticism from former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif, saying that he earned his place in the team through his skills, not just his fielding. Pakistan’s hockey team has qualified for the World Cup after a long hiatus, with the president and prime minister congratulating the team.
The ICC T20 World Cup final will be held between India and New Zealand on March 19 in Ahmedabad. The teams have been affected by the situation in the Middle East. The National T20 Cup is set to begin on March 10 in Peshawar, featuring 10 regional teams.
The UAE has stated that they do not want to be involved in any conflict or tension. The UAE Ministry of Defense has reported that four people have been killed in Iranian attacks, including Pakistani, Nepalese, and Bangladeshi citizens. Over 1,900 people have been injured in Israel since the war began. The Pakistani community in Dubai has been advised not to share sensitive content on social media.
Former Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi has criticized the government for not reducing its expenses, saying that it has put a burden on the public. He has suggested that the federal government should reduce its expenditure instead of passing it on to the public. Switzerland has stated that the US and Israeli attacks on Iran are a violation of international law.
