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SEE: Is PSL better than the IPL? Billings spills truth bomb

SEE: Is PSL better than the IPL? Billings spills truth bomb

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

This is not the first time an IPL-related reference was made at a PSL media briefing.

India-Pak conflict puts PSL on the brink!

India-Pak conflict puts PSL on the brink!

Rediff.com8 May 2025

Amid Indian strikes, PCB in huddle to decide whether PSL should continue

PSL match postponed; English players may return home

PSL match postponed; English players may return home

Rediff.com8 May 2025

PSL match between Karachi Kings and Peshawar Zalmi in Rawalpindi rescheduled

India-Pak tensions force PSL out of Pakistan

India-Pak tensions force PSL out of Pakistan

Rediff.com9 May 2025

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to shift the remaining matches of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) to the UAE due to the ongoing military confrontation with India.

No PSL in Dubai? UAE Board set to decline PCB's plea

No PSL in Dubai? UAE Board set to decline PCB's plea

Rediff.com9 May 2025

UAE set to decline PCB request to host PSL games

PCB confirms PSL return with new twist

PCB confirms PSL return with new twist

Rediff.com13 May 2025

The PCB on Tuesday confirmed the resumption of the Pakistan Super League on May 17, following a ceasefire between India and Pakistan.

Viewers will leave the IPL to watch PSL, claims Hasan Ali

Viewers will leave the IPL to watch PSL, claims Hasan Ali

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

Even though IPL is widely regarded as the top T20 tournament worldwide, Hasan is optimistic that despite the scheduling clash, viewers will prefer to watch PSL if the players up the ante and perform better.

England's Vince alleges ECB favouring IPL over PSL

England's Vince alleges ECB favouring IPL over PSL

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

The England Cricket Board has refrained from issuing NOCs to all-format players to play in the Pakistan Super League

Haris Rauf ruled out of PSL due to shoulder injury

Haris Rauf ruled out of PSL due to shoulder injury

Rediff.com25 Feb 2024

Pakistan fast bowler, Haris Rauf has been ruled out for the remainder of the Pakistan Super League with a disclosed shoulder.

Pollard Gives PSL Game A Miss For...

Pollard Gives PSL Game A Miss For...

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

He was in Jamnagar for Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's pre-wedding celebrations.

Former Pakistan players question Imad Wasim's omission

Former Pakistan players question Imad Wasim's omission

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

Imad Wasim's omission has been questioned by former players after the all-rounder was left out of Pakistan team for the first T20I against New Zealand, having come out of retirement to play international cricket again.

Teammates a divided lot in reaction as Babar stands down as Pakistan captain

Teammates a divided lot in reaction as Babar stands down as Pakistan captain

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

Babar Azam's decision to step down from Pakistan captaincy has evoked a mixed reaction from his teammates.

When will we see Babar Azam in the IPL?

When will we see Babar Azam in the IPL?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

'Babar Azam is Babar Azam'

Why Akram will never coach Pakistan's cricket team

Why Akram will never coach Pakistan's cricket team

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

Fast bowling legend Wasim Akram said he has never considered coaching the Pakistan cricket team because of the criticism, abuse and hate that are directed at coaches and captains in the country.

Wife's funny note cheers up self-isolated Mitchell McClenaghan

Wife's funny note cheers up self-isolated Mitchell McClenaghan

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

New Zealand pacer Mitchell McClenaghan has been under 14-day self-isolation after returning from playing in Pakistan Super League (PSL). The player shared a smiling picture with the note that his wife left for him at home.

Sania Mirza makes heads turn in Pakistan

Sania Mirza makes heads turn in Pakistan

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

Sania was seen cheering for her husband Shoaib Malik's team Peshawar Zalmi in the PSL.

Pakistan's new ethics code to end Akram's multiple roles

Pakistan's new ethics code to end Akram's multiple roles

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

The 27-page code was approved at the last meeting of the PCB's Board of Governors and aims to cover every individual working with the Board and the Pakistan Super League (PSL).

Pakistan Cricket Board postpones PSL amid coronavirus

Pakistan Cricket Board postpones PSL amid coronavirus

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

The PSL had entered the knockout stages and semifinal matches were due to be played on Tuesday in Lahore and final on Wednesday. The PCB had already shortened the league by four days considering the worsening scenario around the coronavirus.

'England's decision to pull out of Pakistan tour made zero sense'

'England's decision to pull out of Pakistan tour made zero sense'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

Acquainted with playing in Pakistan, English batter Alex Hales says the England and Wales Cricket Board's decision to pull out of the country's tour last year made 'zero sense' to him.

Be mature: Shoaib Akhtar's advice to Amir

Be mature: Shoaib Akhtar's advice to Amir

Rediff.com26 May 2021

Akhtar reminded Amir that he should be grateful to the former PCB chairman Najam Sethi, who had a massive role in bringing him back into international cricket post his ban.

Will England agree to tour Pakistan in 2022?

Will England agree to tour Pakistan in 2022?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

England must tour Pakistan in 2022 reciprocating the visit of Azhar Ali and his men despite the coronavirus pandemic, Pakistan pace great Wasim Akram said.

Buzz: Watson slams BBL's rule changes

Buzz: Watson slams BBL's rule changes

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

Munaf Patel joins Kandy Tuskers in LPL; Sarfaraz pulls out, Malinga unsure

England's Hales returned from Pakistan due to coronavirus?

England's Hales returned from Pakistan due to coronavirus?

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

Pakistan's former Test captain and commentator Ramiz Raja on Tuesday claimed that England's Alex Hales might have shown symptoms of the dreaded coronavirus which resulted in the Pakistan Super League being postponed at the semi-finals stage. Hales, who played for Karachi Kings in the league, left early for home a few days ago with other English players after the outbreak of the virus in Pakistan.

Pakistan drop Shafiq, Amir and Malik; PSL suffers setback

Pakistan drop Shafiq, Amir and Malik; PSL suffers setback

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Pakistan head coach and outgoing chief selector Misbah-ul-Haq has tried to justify the axing of senior players Asad Shafiq, Muhammad Aamir and Shoaib Malik for the tour of New Zealand.

Pakistan suspend Umar Akmal under anti-corruption code

Pakistan suspend Umar Akmal under anti-corruption code

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

Umar Akmal was suspended hours before his PSL team Quetta Gladiators was to take on Islamabad in the opening match of the 2020 edition on Thursday.

Shahid Afridi retires from international cricket

Shahid Afridi retires from international cricket

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi has announced his retirement from international cricket, but said he wants to play in his country's domestic league for two more years.

Pakistan Super League: Younis unsold; Misbah for Islamabad

Pakistan Super League: Younis unsold; Misbah for Islamabad

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

Pakistan's Test stalwart Younis Khan, who led the national team to its only World T20 title in 2009, remained unsold while captain Misbah-ul Haq was snapped up by the Islamabad franchise on the first day of the Players' Draft for the Pakistan Super League, on Monday.

Mickey Arthur appointed Pakistan's head coach

Mickey Arthur appointed Pakistan's head coach

Rediff.com6 May 2016

Former South Africa and Australia coach, Mickey Arthur has been named coach of the Pakistan Cricket team. He succeeds Waqar Younis, who resigned following the team's disastrous World Twenty20 campaign.

Pakistan coach Arthur vows to help Amir flourish

Pakistan coach Arthur vows to help Amir flourish

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

New Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur has promised to do everything in his power to help disgraced paceman Mohammad Amir realise his full potential after the bowler was granted a visa for the team's upcoming tour of England. Amir will return to England six years after a spot-fixing scandal in a Lord's test resulted in bans and jail sentences for the then teenage bowler and his former team mates Salman Butt and Mohammad Asif. "He served his time, he's done it," Arthur, who coached Amir at Karachi Kings in Pakistan Super League (PSL), said in his first news conference since succeeding Waqar Younis in the post.

Pakistan bowler Irfan suspended for year over spot-fixing

Pakistan bowler Irfan suspended for year over spot-fixing

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Irfan has been suspended for a year and fined 1 million rupees ($9,500,00) after failing to disclose two approaches made by bookmakers during this year's Pakistan Super League (PSL), the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said on Wednesday.