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The ninth season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) is about to reach its conclusion with two games left to play, including the summit clash. The Mohammad Rizwan-led Multan Sultans have booked their place in Monday’s final after beating Babar Azam‘s Peshawar Zalmi in the Qualifier. However, fans have raised concerns over the subdued atmosphere in Karachi for the PSL playoffs. On Friday, Islamabad United and Quetta Gladiators faced off in Eliminator 1 in front of an almost empty National Cricket Stadium.

While the tournament saw almost packed scenes during the games in Lahore, Rawalpindi and Multan, there has been little to no attendance throughout the Karachi leg.

In fact, the subdued atmosphere in Karchi has become even more noticeable with the onset of Ramzan. According to ESPNcricinfo, the PSL officials have decided against relocating the remaining games.

Former Paksitan captain Wasim Akram said he was “embarrassed” to see no fans in Karachi for the playoffs.

“It was embarrassing to see no crowd in Karachi. There was no crowd, literally no crowd for last night’s match,” Akram said on A Sports.

Here’s how Internet reacted:

For the unversed, this will be the first time a PSL final will be played on a Monday. All the previous eight editions saw the conclusion of the tournament on the weekend.

However, the PSL 2024 has a rest day on Sunday.

On Friday, Islamabad United defeated Quetta Gladiators in Eliminator 1. They will now take on Peshawar Zalmin in Eliminator 2 for a place in the final.

Schedule of remaining PSL matches

March 16, 2024, Eliminator 2 (Islamabad United v Peshawar Zalmi), National Bank Stadium

March 18, 2024, Final, National Bank Stadium

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]]> “Does This Regularly”: Wasim Akram Slams England Star After Heated Exchange With Iftikhar Ahmed In PSL https://artifex.news/does-this-regularly-wasim-akram-slams-england-star-after-heated-exchange-with-iftikhar-ahmed-in-psl-5230410/ Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:09:09 +0000 https://artifex.news/does-this-regularly-wasim-akram-slams-england-star-after-heated-exchange-with-iftikhar-ahmed-in-psl-5230410/ Read More ““Does This Regularly”: Wasim Akram Slams England Star After Heated Exchange With Iftikhar Ahmed In PSL” »

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England batter Jason Roy and Pakistan all-rounder Iftikhar Ahmed were involved in an ugly spat during a Pakistan Super League (PSL) match between Quetta Gladiators and Multan Sultans on Tuesday. The incident took place during the second ball of the third over of Gladiators’ run-chase after David Willey trapped Roy LBW. As Roy walked towards his opening partner Saud Shakeel to discuss a possible review, he got tangled in an altercation with Iftikhar Ahmed.

Before the matter could escalate, both players were separated by Shakeel and Iftikhar’s teammates. Roy was fuming over the incident as he threw his bat and helmet in anger after reaching the dugout.

Reacting to the ugly war of words between Roy and Iftikhar, former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram slammed the English batter for his “useless anger”.

Akram said that Roy must not forget that he is playing in Pakistan, adding that the England opener has a knack of getting himself into such fights on a regular basis.

“Just gets angry unnecessarily. Jason Roy must know he is in Pakistan. He has to respect our players and our culture. Why was he angry after getting out? It was his own mistake, and his anger was useless. He does this regularly,” Akram said on A Sports.

Meanwhile, Roy recently pulled himself out of the upcoming season of the T20 tournament due to “personal reasons”.

Roy had joined KKR ahead of last season after Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan had confirmed his unavailability for the season.

As his replacement, KKR have roped in another Englishman in Phil Salt, who was released by Delhi Capitals ahead of the IPL 2024 auction.

“Kolkata Knight Riders have named Phil Salt as a replacement for Jason Roy after the latter pulled out of the upcoming IPL 2024 owing to personal reasons. Having remained unsold in the auction after representing the Delhi Capitals last year, this will be Salt’s second season in the IPL.”

KKR bagged Salt for his reserve price of Rs 1.5 crore.

“Bought at his reserve price of INR 1.5 crore, the aggressive wicket-keeper batter from England scored two consecutive T20I centuries against the West Indies in December last year. His 48-ball century in the 4th T20I at Trinidad is also the joint-fastest for England,” it added.

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]]> Mohammad Amir Called Fixer By ‘Pakistan’ Crowd, Furious Star Turns Back To Say This. Watch https://artifex.news/mohammad-amir-called-fixer-by-pakistan-crowd-furious-star-turns-back-to-say-this-watch-5219295/ Tue, 12 Mar 2024 02:56:01 +0000 https://artifex.news/mohammad-amir-called-fixer-by-pakistan-crowd-furious-star-turns-back-to-say-this-watch-5219295/ Read More “Mohammad Amir Called Fixer By ‘Pakistan’ Crowd, Furious Star Turns Back To Say This. Watch” »

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Pakistan cricket star Mohammad Amir, when he arrived on the scene, was considered one of the best fast-bowling talents that the country has ever seen. The left-arm fast bowler gave ample proof of his talent and soon rose up the ranks. However, an off-field incident put brakes on his career. In 2010, Amir was arrested for spot-fixing and was given a five-year ban for bowling two deliberate no-balls. He even spent three months in prison. Amir made a comeback in 2015 and the next year played for the national team too.

In 2019 he retired from Test cricket and in 2020 retired from other forms of international cricket. However, Mohammad Amir continues to play in franchise cricket leagues. The stain of spot-fixing has not left Amir though. In a recent video, which has gone viral on social media, shows Pakistan crowd referring to Amir ‘fixer’. The Quetta Gladiators star after ignoring the calls, comes back and says, “Ghar se ye seekhke aate ho (do you learn such things from home)?”

Mohammad Amir has so far taken six wickets in seven matches in the Pakistan Super League.

Recently, Amir alleged that the Deputy Commissioner of Multan misbehaved with his family and unjustly ejected them from the stadium during a match. Amir took to social media to level his allegations and even tagged the chief minister of Pakistan’s Punjab province – Maryam Nawaz Sharif – to take action against the official.

‘Shocked by the unacceptable behavior of the Deputy Commissioner of Multan, who reportedly mistreated my family, arrogantly claiming ownership of the ground & unjustly ejecting them during a match. This abuse of power is intolerable! Urging authorities for immediate action,” he wrote on X.

A day later Amir posted an update on the issue.

“I am highly grateful for the chief minister’s @MaryamNSharif attention to my matter and for taking out the precious time to call me. All misunderstanding has been cleared by Deputy Commissioner Multan himself , I sincerely appreciate it and extend my best wishes to you as you embark on your new journey,” he posted.

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]]> “Action Is Not Legal”: Pakistani Mystery Spinner’s Bizarre Action Stuns Internet. Watch https://artifex.news/watch-action-is-not-legal-pakistani-mystery-spinners-bizarre-action-stuns-internet-5160835/ Sat, 02 Mar 2024 06:57:27 +0000 https://artifex.news/watch-action-is-not-legal-pakistani-mystery-spinners-bizarre-action-stuns-internet-5160835/ Read More ““Action Is Not Legal”: Pakistani Mystery Spinner’s Bizarre Action Stuns Internet. Watch” »

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Quetta Gladiators mystery spinner Usman Tariq caught all the limelight during his side’s Pakistan Super League (PSL) match against the Karchi Kings recently. Tariq, a mystery spinner, struck twice in an over, leaving the batters, fans, and even Gladiators mentor Sir Vivian Richards in disbelief. Tariq, who would pause during his action before delivering the ball, removed Tim Seifert and James Vince in the first and last ball of the seventh over of Karachi’s innings. Tariq trapped both Seifert and Vince LBW with his bizarre action, which was deemed illegal by fans on social media.

Here’s how internet reacted:

Former Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq opened up on Tariq’s action, saying that his accuracy makes him a difficult bowler to play, especially for the right handers.

“He (Taqir) has a carrom ball and on top of that, he is accurate. The spin is so subtle that it is just enough to beat the bat. For the right-handers, he is difficult to face,” Misbah said on A Sports.

“If you play him like an off-spinner where the ball comes back in which we have tried and seen but all the batters make the same mistake when we think he is delivering the carrom ball. We try to play him in-line we plant our foot to play but him that subtle turn will get to you LBW or bowled. When you are facing your first or second ball as a batter in your innings even if you pick it you will make a mistake some way or the other,” he further explained.

Speaking on Tariq’s challenges, Misbah suggested: “In PSL there are international players who have played a lot of world-class spinners which will be a challenge to him also they would do a video analysis on him”

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