News for 'Peshawar Zalmi'

Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions hit PSL, players pull out

Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions hit PSL, players pull out

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

Afghanistan players withdrew from the Pakistan Super League (PSL) auction following backlash over the direct signing of Rahmanullah Gurbaz, reflecting strained relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan.

Steve Smith becomes PSL's most expensive player ever!

Steve Smith becomes PSL's most expensive player ever!

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

Steve Smith becomes the most expensive player in Pakistan Super League history after being signed by Sialkot Stallions for PKR 14 crore.

MI's Corbin Bosch suspended from Pakistan Super League

MI's Corbin Bosch suspended from Pakistan Super League

Rediff.com12 Apr 2025

As the PSL coincided with the Indian Premier League (IPL) this season, Bosch opted out of the PSL, leading the PCB to issue him a legal notice for an alleged contract violation.

Too shy or egotistic- What's really wrong with Babar

Too shy or egotistic- What's really wrong with Babar

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

Zaheer, who scored 100 first class centuries in his career said that Babar needed to sit down and talk to his seniors.

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

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.

When Will Babar Azam Get Married?

When Will Babar Azam Get Married?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

Babar's answer stumped the questioner and left everyone in splits.

PSL vs IPL? Bosch's switch sparks legal firestorm

PSL vs IPL? Bosch's switch sparks legal firestorm

Rediff.com16 Mar 2025

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has issued a legal notice to South African cricketer Corbin Bosch for breaching his contractual obligations with the board.

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

Pak legend Imran Khan returns to cricket as mentor in PSL

Pak legend Imran Khan returns to cricket as mentor in PSL

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

World Cup-winning captain Imran Khan has been named mentor of Pakistan Super League franchise Peshawar Zalmi. The former pace ace, who is now chief of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, a political party, returns to cricket after a break of over two decades.

Pakistan Super League: Cricket wins

Pakistan Super League: Cricket wins

Rediff.com6 Mar 2017

Peshawar Zalmi capitalised on an early batting collapse by Quetta Gladiators to secure a 58-run victory in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) final on Sunday.

Pakistan to give honorary citizenship to Darren Sammy

Pakistan to give honorary citizenship to Darren Sammy

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

Sammy would be the third international cricketer to get honorary citizenship of a country

Concussed du Plessis ruled out of remaining PSL matches, returning home

Concussed du Plessis ruled out of remaining PSL matches, returning home

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

Faf du Plessis suffered the concussion following a nasty collision with his Quetta Gladiators teammate Mohammad Hasnain

Pakistan in chaos? Babar's discontent raises concerns

Pakistan in chaos? Babar's discontent raises concerns

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

Babar Azam's public expression of his unhappiness at being asked to bat at number three in T20 Internationals indicates that all is not well

Tournament pitting IPL franchises against PSL teams in the pipeline?

Tournament pitting IPL franchises against PSL teams in the pipeline?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

'Such events will help promote peace between the two countries'

Blast in Quetta; Babar Azam, Afridi moved to safety

Blast in Quetta; Babar Azam, Afridi moved to safety

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

A senior police officer said that rescue work had been completed at the site and the injured had been taken to hospital.

Top international stars give Pakistan Super League a miss!

Top international stars give Pakistan Super League a miss!

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

Several high-profile international cricketers have pulled out of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) due to the overlapping of dates with other franchise-based tournaments and many cricket boards denying permission to their players to compete in domestic T20 competitions.

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.

Haris Rauf reprimanded for slapping team-mate in PSL match

Haris Rauf reprimanded for slapping team-mate in PSL match

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

Match referee Ali Naqvi only reprimanded Rauf since neither of the umpires had reported the incident

KKR rope in England's Roy to fill Iyer and Shakib void

KKR rope in England's Roy to fill Iyer and Shakib void

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

KKR rope in Jason Roy for Rs 2.8 crore

How does Livingstone balance playing for leagues and English white-ball commitments?

How does Livingstone balance playing for leagues and English white-ball commitments?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

He is an acclaimed T20 freelancer but white ball commitments for England is still a priority for Liam Livingstone, one of the world's most destructive batters in the shortest format.

Stop spreading rumours about coronavirus: Hafeez urges fans

Stop spreading rumours about coronavirus: Hafeez urges fans

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

Pakistani cricketer Mohammad Hafeez, on Tuesday, made an appeal to the public to not spread rumours about coronavirus and urged everyone to follow the necessary precautions. Earlier in the day, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced the postponement of the PSL amid the coronavirus outbreak. It has said the tournament will be rescheduled. However, new dates are yet to be announced.

Have concussion with memory loss, but I'll be fine: Faf du Plessis

Have concussion with memory loss, but I'll be fine: Faf du Plessis

Rediff.com13 Jun 2021

'I'm back at the hotel recovering'

Why Afridi is the most misunderstood cricketer...

Why Afridi is the most misunderstood cricketer...

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

Former Zimbabwe captain and ex-England coach Andy Flower believes that Shahid Afridi's reputation in the media is 'misleading' and described the Pakistan skipper as an excellent leader.

'Money is given more importance than cricket in IPL'

'Money is given more importance than cricket in IPL'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

Dale Steyn has claimed that cricket takes a back seat at the Indian Premier League

Kamran Akmal announces retirement; Asif Afridi banned

Kamran Akmal announces retirement; Asif Afridi banned

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

Kamran Akmal announced his retirement from all forms of cricket after being named on the national selection committee.

Who will be Pakistan cricket team's next head coach?

Who will be Pakistan cricket team's next head coach?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

Former captain Misbah applies for Pakistan head coach role

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.

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.

Roy, Rana End KKR's Losing Run!

Roy, Rana End KKR's Losing Run!

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

KKR relieved to finally get back to winning ways with a 21-run victory against RCB.

Gayle repeats infamous 'don't blush' comment

Gayle repeats infamous 'don't blush' comment

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

Chris Gayle has continued to poke fun at his controversial Big Bash League interview with TV reporter by repeating his infamous 'don't blush' line on former Australian player and pundit Tom Moody in the Pakistan Super League.

West Indies batsman Samuels retires from all forms of cricket

West Indies batsman Samuels retires from all forms of cricket

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

West Indian batsman Marlon Samuels, who top-scored in both of the team's T20 World Cup final wins during a career that also had its share of controversies including a two-year ban for corruption, has retired from all forms of cricket.

COVID-19 concerns: Nine foreign players in PSL to return home

COVID-19 concerns: Nine foreign players in PSL to return home

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

PCB said it had given the option to all foreign players and support staff to withdraw from the tournament if they wanted to and franchises can replace them with local players and officials.

Sunil Narine reported again as IPL looms

Sunil Narine reported again as IPL looms

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

West Indian spinner Sunil Narine has once again been reported for a suspected illegal bowling action in the ongoing Pakistan Super League, a development that could jeopardise his IPL participation.

CPL tweak its schedule to avoid clash with IPL

CPL tweak its schedule to avoid clash with IPL

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

The CPL, which was originally scheduled to commence on August 28, will now be played between August 26 and September 15.

Afridi ruled out of PSL 6 due to back injury

Afridi ruled out of PSL 6 due to back injury

Rediff.com24 May 2021

Nortje, Markram among players nominated for CSA top awards.

PSL 6 could be postponed: PCB

PSL 6 could be postponed: PCB

Rediff.com19 May 2021

'Some of the conditions put forth by the UAE authorities make it next to impossible for the PCB to host the matches in UAE.'

Pakistan's Riaz feels IPL is 'superior' than PSL

Pakistan's Riaz feels IPL is 'superior' than PSL

Rediff.com15 May 2021

Riaz who plays for Peshawar Zalmi in the Pakistan Super League has called IPL superior.

Wahab asked to stop 'slitting the batsmen's throat' celebration

Wahab asked to stop 'slitting the batsmen's throat' celebration

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

Wahab's celebration style was the talk of the PSL after he exhibited it in the first match but has now tapered down his aggression.