We have a setback for the Lahore Qalandars as their Rashid Khan which was in Silver category and also part of the winning team withdraw from the current season due to his rehab as he already had surgery in November and were feeling not good to play in this season for the Lahore Qalandars even they keep him.
https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/rashid-khan-withdraws-from-psl-as-he-continues-rehab-1418251
Topic: Pakistan Super League #PSL Discussion Thread - page 19. (Read 6102 times)
There is some ugly drama going on with the PSL even before the season starts. Ahmed Shehzad is claiming that the PCB tried their best to keep him out of the PSL. He claimed that PCB and all the six franchises were hell bent to make sure that he doesn't play the next season's PSL. He justified his outburst by pointing that he was not picked by any of the franchises despite performing really well in the National T20 Cup. I don't know how much truth is there in these allegations, but when Quetta Gladiators won the tile in 2019, Shehzad was one of their key performers.
PSL is too near, even Cricinfo added PSL 2024 to the series, but they didn't see the fixtures of this PSL but it's revealed, and the four cities were final to host this PSL matches which are RawalPindi, Multan, Lahore, and the final.
In the last 2 years, we have seen the final match in Lahore Gaddafi Stadium, and both times Lahore Qalandars team won the PSL, but maybe this time we will see the final match in Karachi Stadium, and the biggest match of this PSL is in between Peshawar and Quetta because on that match, we will see M.Amir vs Babar Azam.
The PSL matches were announced and the first some matches will be played in Lahore and sometimes Multan also hosts some matches but when the PSL goes to the finish and near to Semi-Final so on that time Pindi City and Karachi city will come the host but on that time, more matches will be hosted by Pindi City because the final and the Semi-Final was also hosts by Karachi City.
The first match is the match of Lahore Qalanders vs Islamabad United. On the second day of PSL we will see the two matches of Peshawar vs Quetta and Multan Sultan vs Karachi Kings.
There is some ugly drama going on with the PSL even before the season starts. Ahmed Shehzad is claiming that the PCB tried their best to keep him out of the PSL. He claimed that PCB and all the six franchises were hell bent to make sure that he doesn't play the next season's PSL. He justified his outburst by pointing that he was not picked by any of the franchises despite performing really well in the National T20 Cup. I don't know how much truth is there in these allegations, but when Quetta Gladiators won the tile in 2019, Shehzad was one of their key performers.
PSL is too near, even Cricinfo added PSL 2024 to the series, but they didn't see the fixtures of this PSL but it's revealed, and the four cities were final to host this PSL matches which are RawalPindi, Multan, Lahore, and the final.
In the last 2 years, we have seen the final match in Lahore Gaddafi Stadium, and both times Lahore Qalandars team won the PSL, but maybe this time we will see the final match in Karachi Stadium, and the biggest match of this PSL is in between Peshawar and Quetta because on that match, we will see M.Amir vs Babar Azam.
There is some ugly drama going on with the PSL even before the season starts. Ahmed Shehzad is claiming that the PCB tried their best to keep him out of the PSL. He claimed that PCB and all the six franchises were hell bent to make sure that he doesn't play the next season's PSL. He justified his outburst by pointing that he was not picked by any of the franchises despite performing really well in the National T20 Cup. I don't know how much truth is there in these allegations, but when Quetta Gladiators won the tile in 2019, Shehzad was one of their key performers.
Finally its time for the PSL 2024 
The PSL Draft for 2024 is finished, and the unbelievable things happened in this Draft. First of all, as you all know, Mohammad Amir left Karachi King, and when he left it other franchises wanted him, every franchise tried to pick him but Quetta Gallidator picked him and this is a very big deal, because since when PSL started Amir was playing for Karachi Kings and he led Karachi to trophy just one time, now we see Amir playing under Sarfraz captaincy once again after 2019 World Cup, by the way, he also doesn't played any international match after that World Cup.
The PSL Draft for 2024 is finished, and the unbelievable things happened in this Draft. First of all, as you all know, Mohammad Amir left Karachi King, and when he left it other franchises wanted him, every franchise tried to pick him but Quetta Gallidator picked him and this is a very big deal, because since when PSL started Amir was playing for Karachi Kings and he led Karachi to trophy just one time, now we see Amir playing under Sarfraz captaincy once again after 2019 World Cup, by the way, he also doesn't played any international match after that World Cup.
There was good interest from the foreign players, as a total of 485 overseas players registered for the draft. And nice to see some of the associate players getting retained (such as David Wiese from Namibia, who was retained by Lahore Qalandars). Rilee Rossouw has moved to Quetta Gladiators, and this is going to be a big boost for them. Kieron Pollard will play for Karachi Kings and Rassie van der Dussen will represent Lahore Qalandars. Tim Seifert, Dawid Malan, Noor Ahmad, Sherfane Rutherford and Reece Topley are some of the overseas players picked during yesterday's draft. So overall, it looks quite exciting with a number of star players featuring in the league next year.
Yes, i also happened to know about this draft on social media and good to see some names here from the International Cricket arena who will be coming to Pakistan to play the PSL. I think after IPL, PSL seems to be the most popular tournament, especially for Asian countries.
Do we have the final agenda for next year's PSL with dates of matches and venues? By the way, when is PSL starting?
Here is the summary of the draft for the PSL 2024.
Finally its time for the PSL 2024
The PSL Draft for 2024 is finished, and the unbelievable things happened in this Draft. First of all, as you all know, Mohammad Amir left Karachi King, and when he left it other franchises wanted him, every franchise tried to pick him but Quetta Gallidator picked him and this is a very big deal, because since when PSL started Amir was playing for Karachi Kings and he led Karachi to trophy just one time, now we see Amir playing under Sarfraz captaincy once again after 2019 World Cup, by the way, he also doesn't played any international match after that World Cup.
The PSL Draft for 2024 is finished, and the unbelievable things happened in this Draft. First of all, as you all know, Mohammad Amir left Karachi King, and when he left it other franchises wanted him, every franchise tried to pick him but Quetta Gallidator picked him and this is a very big deal, because since when PSL started Amir was playing for Karachi Kings and he led Karachi to trophy just one time, now we see Amir playing under Sarfraz captaincy once again after 2019 World Cup, by the way, he also doesn't played any international match after that World Cup.
There was good interest from the foreign players, as a total of 485 overseas players registered for the draft. And nice to see some of the associate players getting retained (such as David Wiese from Namibia, who was retained by Lahore Qalandars). Rilee Rossouw has moved to Quetta Gladiators, and this is going to be a big boost for them. Kieron Pollard will play for Karachi Kings and Rassie van der Dussen will represent Lahore Qalandars. Tim Seifert, Dawid Malan, Noor Ahmad, Sherfane Rutherford and Reece Topley are some of the overseas players picked during yesterday's draft. So overall, it looks quite exciting with a number of star players featuring in the league next year.
Finally its time for the PSL 2024
The PSL Draft for 2024 is finished, and the unbelievable things happened in this Draft. First of all, as you all know, Mohammad Amir left Karachi King, and when he left it other franchises wanted him, every franchise tried to pick him but Quetta Gallidator picked him and this is a very big deal, because since when PSL started Amir was playing for Karachi Kings and he led Karachi to trophy just one time, now we see Amir playing under Sarfraz captaincy once again after 2019 World Cup, by the way, he also doesn't played any international match after that World Cup.
The PSL Draft for 2024 is finished, and the unbelievable things happened in this Draft. First of all, as you all know, Mohammad Amir left Karachi King, and when he left it other franchises wanted him, every franchise tried to pick him but Quetta Gallidator picked him and this is a very big deal, because since when PSL started Amir was playing for Karachi Kings and he led Karachi to trophy just one time, now we see Amir playing under Sarfraz captaincy once again after 2019 World Cup, by the way, he also doesn't played any international match after that World Cup.
Nowadays not everyone prefers IPL. The 2023 IPL season will last for 2.5 months, and there are talks to extend it further to 3 months. The workload is very high in IPL and a lot of the players get injured during the matches. PSL on the other hand lasts for one month and a lot of the overseas players prefer this league because of the lower workload. And another plus point is that the salaries in IPL are being made in Indian Rupees and taxed at a rate of 39%, while PSL salaries are being paid in USD and for overseas players I guess it is tax-free.
Now it's all depend on BCCI how they manage this all for the better future because if they will just go for money then surely this will kill the beauty of play and if they will try to manage this all with better idea surely they will have good money and players workload will be also in control, and they will also enjoy this all happily.Yeah, I agree because of this workload and length I am giving IPL a copy of English Premier League where players having the highest salaries but their workload and number of matches are creating problems for the many players and now after this all many big stars love to enjoy their good time in other leagues like La Liga, Serie A and Bundesliga where salaries are comparably not like EPL but quality and time is good like EPL.
Now it's all depend on BCCI how they manage this all for the better future because if they will just go for money then surely this will kill the beauty of play and if they will try to manage this all with better idea surely they will have good money and players workload will be also in control, and they will also enjoy this all happily.
Now it's all depend on BCCI how they manage this all for the better future because if they will just go for money then surely this will kill the beauty of play and if they will try to manage this all with better idea surely they will have good money and players workload will be also in control, and they will also enjoy this all happily.
The BCCI is going for the kill. They want to expand the IPL time window from 2.5 months to 3 months. And I am sure that in the future they will add additional franchises as well. Last time the BCCI received a total of ₹12,715 crore for the two new franchises (Lucknow and Gujarat). It is easy money for them and in the near future I am sure that they will add more franchises to the league. Only a small part of this money ends up with the players. The highest paid cricketer in IPL is Sam Curran, who is contracted for ₹18.5 crore per year.
Nowadays not everyone prefers IPL. The 2023 IPL season will last for 2.5 months, and there are talks to extend it further to 3 months. The workload is very high in IPL and a lot of the players get injured during the matches. PSL on the other hand lasts for one month and a lot of the overseas players prefer this league because of the lower workload. And another plus point is that the salaries in IPL are being made in Indian Rupees and taxed at a rate of 39%, while PSL salaries are being paid in USD and for overseas players I guess it is tax-free.
Yeah, I agree because of this workload and length I am giving IPL a copy of English Premier League where players having the highest salaries but their workload and number of matches are creating problems for the many players and now after this all many big stars love to enjoy their good time in other leagues like La Liga, Serie A and Bundesliga where salaries are comparably not like EPL but quality and time is good like EPL.Now it's all depend on BCCI how they manage this all for the better future because if they will just go for money then surely this will kill the beauty of play and if they will try to manage this all with better idea surely they will have good money and players workload will be also in control, and they will also enjoy this all happily.
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Bringing International players is not in PCB hand because it's their own choice which is not in control of anyone but still we have the good number of players those are enjoying here and many after giving their best here joining IPL on high prices as well.
Bringing International players is not in PCB hand because it's their own choice which is not in control of anyone but still we have the good number of players those are enjoying here and many after giving their best here joining IPL on high prices as well.
Nowadays not everyone prefers IPL. The 2023 IPL season will last for 2.5 months, and there are talks to extend it further to 3 months. The workload is very high in IPL and a lot of the players get injured during the matches. PSL on the other hand lasts for one month and a lot of the overseas players prefer this league because of the lower workload. And another plus point is that the salaries in IPL are being made in Indian Rupees and taxed at a rate of 39%, while PSL salaries are being paid in USD and for overseas players I guess it is tax-free.
I think PSL has been on a successful track and every year the tournament gains more popularity. However, the Pakistan cricket board should focus on getting more International players in PSL. We have seen limited numbers of International players and that is the reason PSL lack behind the IPL.
If PCB can manage to attract more International players, I am sure the league will become even more popular, however, they need to have enough money in order to do so.
There is no doubt every year things going into positive way for the PCB and PSL because viewership is increasing with media rights are also getting good increase but keep one thing in mind PSL or any other league never been going to compete with IPL because this is having one off the biggest cricket market in the world like EPL of England they are having much better viewership and other things which are helping them for ruling into cricket world with this all every league having its own benefits and negative points.If PCB can manage to attract more International players, I am sure the league will become even more popular, however, they need to have enough money in order to do so.
So, I have feeling like comparing them with each other is never been ideal things but still good now we have few good leagues which are helping cricket and players for having good experience and money as well in next few years if we have things better in this region then surely we will have good increase in revenue and other aspects of these few leagues which are currently small and have not enough fan base as well.
Bringing International players is not in PCB hand because it's their own choice which is not in control of anyone but still we have the good number of players those are enjoying here and many after giving their best here joining IPL on high prices as well.
What an achievement for him - congrats to the team Pakistan
I think PSL has been on a successful track and every year the tournament gains more popularity. However, the Pakistan cricket board should focus on getting more International players in PSL. We have seen limited numbers of International players and that is the reason PSL lack behind the IPL.
If PCB can manage to attract more International players, I am sure the league will become even more popular, however, they need to have enough money in order to do so.
There is no doubt every year things going into positive way for the PCB and PSL because viewership is increasing with media rights are also getting good increase but keep one thing in mind PSL or any other league never been going to compete with IPL because this is having one off the biggest cricket market in the world like EPL of England they are having much better viewership and other things which are helping them for ruling into cricket world with this all every league having its own benefits and negative points.If PCB can manage to attract more International players, I am sure the league will become even more popular, however, they need to have enough money in order to do so.
So, I have feeling like comparing them with each other is never been ideal things but still good now we have few good leagues which are helping cricket and players for having good experience and money as well in next few years if we have things better in this region then surely we will have good increase in revenue and other aspects of these few leagues which are currently small and have not enough fan base as well.
Bringing International players is not in PCB hand because it's their own choice which is not in control of anyone but still we have the good number of players those are enjoying here and many after giving their best here joining IPL on high prices as well.
I think PSL has been on a successful track and every year the tournament gains more popularity. However, the Pakistan cricket board should focus on getting more International players in PSL. We have seen limited numbers of International players and that is the reason PSL lack behind the IPL.
If PCB can manage to attract more International players, I am sure the league will become even more popular, however, they need to have enough money in order to do so.
If PCB can manage to attract more International players, I am sure the league will become even more popular, however, they need to have enough money in order to do so.
We still don't know how much revenues the PCB earned from this year's PSL. Last year (2022), they earned around $12 million in net profits and $111 million in net revenues. Ramiz Raja after the end of PSL7 announced that profits jumped by a massive 71%. This season should be even more profitable for the PCB, although we don't know about the numbers yet. During last season, 5 out of the 6 franchises were in profit. For this season, I guess all of the franchises may get into green. Global viewership is considerable, and it can only grow in the coming years.
Psl 8 have been s hige success interms of revenue and viewership and Pakistan cricket board can add new teams in upcoming league to grow .
Pakistan is a cricket loving country and people are diehard fans of cricket they would love to watch more games and as far as financial basis is concerned Pakistan can settle that as people of Pakistan are pretty good in terms of finances.
Pakistan is a cricket loving country and people are diehard fans of cricket they would love to watch more games and as far as financial basis is concerned Pakistan can settle that as people of Pakistan are pretty good in terms of finances.
I think PSL has been on a successful track and every year the tournament gains more popularity. However, the Pakistan cricket board should focus on getting more International players in PSL. We have seen limited numbers of International players and that is the reason PSL lack behind the IPL.
If PCB can manage to attract more International players, I am sure the league will become even more popular, however, they need to have enough money in order to do so.
If countries join hands and form a league then it might give competence to the IPL. Maybe something like Asian league can be formed, and can be hosted in every participating country. This could increase the viewer base as well as popularise franchise cricket same as that we see football being played on the Western nations.
As of now Sri Lanka Premier League have got 7 teams. Bangladesh Premier League have got 7 teams. Afghanistan Premier League have got 5 teams and Everest Premier League have got 8 teams. Among this same player will be playing different leagues for different teams. Only in such occasion there arises problem.
This is a good suggestion. So we have 5 countries - Pakistan, Afghanistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. Either they can have 2 teams each from these countries, or add one team and then can have additional teams from UAE, Oman and Saudi Arabia. The tournament can be either held in Super League format (group based), or a shorter Super Cup format (knockout only). That said, teams from different countries are involved and therefore deciding on the revenue sharing and hosting rights may be a bit tricky. As of now Sri Lanka Premier League have got 7 teams. Bangladesh Premier League have got 7 teams. Afghanistan Premier League have got 5 teams and Everest Premier League have got 8 teams. Among this same player will be playing different leagues for different teams. Only in such occasion there arises problem.
Having teams from Oman, UAE and Saudi Arab is also not ideal situation for them because most these countries not have native players so in case of they will have few matches in these countries will be also good but having more teams will never been ideal.
PCB cannot afford to increase the duration of the tournament as players have also domestic and international commitments and they cannot spend all the time in these tournaments. Also if there is a conflict in date in the PSL and IPL, many international players will prefer to play in IPL as compared to PSL and for sure PCB won't want this to happen.
One suggestion is to increase the number of teams in PSL but schedule more than one match in a day at different venues. This may achieve the purpose of increasing the teams in PSL yet the duration of the tournament will remain the same.
Pakistan is a cricket loving country and people are diehard fans of cricket they would love to watch more games and as far as financial basis is concerned Pakistan can settle that as people of Pakistan are pretty good in terms of finances.
Babar Azam is the product of Islamabad United who's now winning and making records for his country and making everyone proud.
If countries join hands and form a league then it might give competence to the IPL. Maybe something like Asian league can be formed, and can be hosted in every participating country. This could increase the viewer base as well as popularise franchise cricket same as that we see football being played on the Western nations.
As of now Sri Lanka Premier League have got 7 teams. Bangladesh Premier League have got 7 teams. Afghanistan Premier League have got 5 teams and Everest Premier League have got 8 teams. Among this same player will be playing different leagues for different teams. Only in such occasion there arises problem.
This is a good suggestion. So we have 5 countries - Pakistan, Afghanistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. Either they can have 2 teams each from these countries, or add one team and then can have additional teams from UAE, Oman and Saudi Arabia. The tournament can be either held in Super League format (group based), or a shorter Super Cup format (knockout only). That said, teams from different countries are involved and therefore deciding on the revenue sharing and hosting rights may be a bit tricky. As of now Sri Lanka Premier League have got 7 teams. Bangladesh Premier League have got 7 teams. Afghanistan Premier League have got 5 teams and Everest Premier League have got 8 teams. Among this same player will be playing different leagues for different teams. Only in such occasion there arises problem.
Having teams from Oman, UAE and Saudi Arab is also not ideal situation for them because most these countries not have native players so in case of they will have few matches in these countries will be also good but having more teams will never been ideal.
PCB cannot afford to increase the duration of the tournament as players have also domestic and international commitments and they cannot spend all the time in these tournaments. Also if there is a conflict in date in the PSL and IPL, many international players will prefer to play in IPL as compared to PSL and for sure PCB won't want this to happen.
One suggestion is to increase the number of teams in PSL but schedule more than one match in a day at different venues. This may achieve the purpose of increasing the teams in PSL yet the duration of the tournament will remain the same.
Pakistan is a cricket loving country and people are diehard fans of cricket they would love to watch more games and as far as financial basis is concerned Pakistan can settle that as people of Pakistan are pretty good in terms of finances.
If countries join hands and form a league then it might give competence to the IPL. Maybe something like Asian league can be formed, and can be hosted in every participating country. This could increase the viewer base as well as popularise franchise cricket same as that we see football being played on the Western nations.
As of now Sri Lanka Premier League have got 7 teams. Bangladesh Premier League have got 7 teams. Afghanistan Premier League have got 5 teams and Everest Premier League have got 8 teams. Among this same player will be playing different leagues for different teams. Only in such occasion there arises problem.
This is a good suggestion. So we have 5 countries - Pakistan, Afghanistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. Either they can have 2 teams each from these countries, or add one team and then can have additional teams from UAE, Oman and Saudi Arabia. The tournament can be either held in Super League format (group based), or a shorter Super Cup format (knockout only). That said, teams from different countries are involved and therefore deciding on the revenue sharing and hosting rights may be a bit tricky. As of now Sri Lanka Premier League have got 7 teams. Bangladesh Premier League have got 7 teams. Afghanistan Premier League have got 5 teams and Everest Premier League have got 8 teams. Among this same player will be playing different leagues for different teams. Only in such occasion there arises problem.
Having teams from Oman, UAE and Saudi Arab is also not ideal situation for them because most these countries not have native players so in case of they will have few matches in these countries will be also good but having more teams will never been ideal.
PCB cannot afford to increase the duration of the tournament as players have also domestic and international commitments and they cannot spend all the time in these tournaments. Also if there is a conflict in date in the PSL and IPL, many international players will prefer to play in IPL as compared to PSL and for sure PCB won't want this to happen.
One suggestion is to increase the number of teams in PSL but schedule more than one match in a day at different venues. This may achieve the purpose of increasing the teams in PSL yet the duration of the tournament will remain the same.
Pakistan is a cricket loving country and people are diehard fans of cricket they would love to watch more games and as far as financial basis is concerned Pakistan can settle that as people of Pakistan are pretty good in terms of finances.
If countries join hands and form a league then it might give competence to the IPL. Maybe something like Asian league can be formed, and can be hosted in every participating country. This could increase the viewer base as well as popularise franchise cricket same as that we see football being played on the Western nations.
As of now Sri Lanka Premier League have got 7 teams. Bangladesh Premier League have got 7 teams. Afghanistan Premier League have got 5 teams and Everest Premier League have got 8 teams. Among this same player will be playing different leagues for different teams. Only in such occasion there arises problem.
This is a good suggestion. So we have 5 countries - Pakistan, Afghanistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. Either they can have 2 teams each from these countries, or add one team and then can have additional teams from UAE, Oman and Saudi Arabia. The tournament can be either held in Super League format (group based), or a shorter Super Cup format (knockout only). That said, teams from different countries are involved and therefore deciding on the revenue sharing and hosting rights may be a bit tricky. As of now Sri Lanka Premier League have got 7 teams. Bangladesh Premier League have got 7 teams. Afghanistan Premier League have got 5 teams and Everest Premier League have got 8 teams. Among this same player will be playing different leagues for different teams. Only in such occasion there arises problem.
Having teams from Oman, UAE and Saudi Arab is also not ideal situation for them because most these countries not have native players so in case of they will have few matches in these countries will be also good but having more teams will never been ideal.
PCB cannot afford to increase the duration of the tournament as players have also domestic and international commitments and they cannot spend all the time in these tournaments. Also if there is a conflict in date in the PSL and IPL, many international players will prefer to play in IPL as compared to PSL and for sure PCB won't want this to happen.
One suggestion is to increase the number of teams in PSL but schedule more than one match in a day at different venues. This may achieve the purpose of increasing the teams in PSL yet the duration of the tournament will remain the same.
This is a good suggestion. So we have 5 countries - Pakistan, Afghanistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. Either they can have 2 teams each from these countries, or add one team and then can have additional teams from UAE, Oman and Saudi Arabia. The tournament can be either held in Super League format (group based), or a shorter Super Cup format (knockout only). That said, teams from different countries are involved and therefore deciding on the revenue sharing and hosting rights may be a bit tricky.
This will surely help PCB in increasing its revenue as for them doors of IPL are closed at least for decade or more. Moreover this model will also help domestic players of Nepal and Afghanistan to get exposure of playing with international players, I am not counting Gulf countries players since they have a team that is carved out of expats. Such model will get popularity since all these countries have huge fan following of cricket.
IPL is biggest league but not all players have the privilege to join this league. If we have such side leagues then it will motivate players specially at domestic level to work hard to join this league.
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