Peshawar Zalmi all-rounder Usman Tahir expressed optimism that Karachi will support spinners in the upcoming matches, aiming to lead his team to victory. In an exclusive interview with Geo News, he stated that no one is invincible, and the focus should be on outsmarting the batsmen. Tahir emphasized that when expectations are high, the sense of responsibility becomes crucial.
Playing international cricket boosts a player’s confidence, Tahir said, adding that international cricketers face high expectations in league cricket. He recalled taking a hat-trick in the 10th over, saying that in top-level cricket, performance is more important than one’s name. Tahir stressed that he relies on performance rather than the effect of his actions, aiming to deceive batsmen with his plans.
Tahir noted that the current T20 format has become more batting-friendly, and players need to think strategically in order to succeed. He said that in today’s conditions, bowlers need to think carefully and plan their deliveries according to the match’s essence.
In the Karachi National Stadium, a thrilling match between Karachi Kings and Peshawar Zalmi saw Babar Azam and Kushal Mendis score 191 runs for the second wicket. Pakistani star batsman Babar Azam broke Chris Gayle’s 12,000 T20 runs milestone.
In another match, the Bangladesh and Sri Lanka women’s teams will play a three-match T20 series, which will now start at 2 pm instead of 6:30 pm. In a match against Lesotho women’s team, Cardoso took 9 wickets for just 4 runs.
In the Karachi National Stadium, Islamabad United won the toss and invited Lahore Qalanders to bat first. The Maldives Football Federation has invited Pakistan to participate in an event in June. In response, Babar Azam said that he understands why the question is being asked, given that Medvedev has never won a game in his career.
Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise Lahore Qalanders’ captain Shaheen Shah Afridi said that peace is a victory for humanity. PSL team Karachi Kings’ batsman Muhammad Naim said that the event has given him a new direction in his career, and he is eager to win another title for his team.
In the 15th match of PSL 11, Peshawar Zalmi defeated Hyderabad Kings Men by 4 wickets in a thrilling contest. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani had a phone conversation. Samia Suluhu Hassan has decided to limit the number of cars in her official convoy. Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said that Israel will expand its boundaries after the war’s end, announcing the foundation of new settlements in the occupied West Bank.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said that direct negotiations with Israel have begun. Pakistani star batsman Babar Azam broke Chris Gayle’s 12,000 T20 runs milestone. According to Natan Eshel, the negotiations will focus on disarming Hezbollah and establishing peaceful relations between Israel and Lebanon.
