PCB plans June 5 start of PSL in Abu Dhabi
3 years, 7 months ago

PCB plans June 5 start of PSL in Abu Dhabi

The Hindu  

The Pakistan Cricket Board is planning to start the PSL-6 in Abu Dhabi from June 5 and all the participating players will undergo a 10-day quarantine period before they start training. The owner of Karachi Kings Salman Iqbal said the terms and conditions agreed between the PCB and the UAE authorities entailed a mandatory 10-day quarantine period for players, officials and broadcasting crew members. A source in the PCB said plans were being made to fly the foreign and local players to Abu Dhabi by May 25 so that they can start their quarantine period and the tournament can begin from June 5. The PCB has managed to get clearance from the authorities in the UAE to hold the remaining 20 matches of the PSL 6 in Abu Dhabi.

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PSL 2025 player draft to take place on January 11, unsold IPL players likely to be in demand
2 weeks ago

PSL 2025 player draft to take place on January 11, unsold IPL players likely to be in demand

India TV News  

The player draft for the 10th edition of the Pakistan Super League will take place on January 11. Even though there are no details released about the player availability yet, the unsold players in the IPL mega auction are expected to be in heavy demand. The likes of David Warner, Kane Williamson, Akeal Hosein, Jonny Bairstow, Adil Rashid and Keshav …

Pakistan Super League try luck with IPL 2025 auction unsold players, PCB likely to go BCCI way before 2024 PSL draft
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Pakistan Super League try luck with IPL 2025 auction unsold players, PCB likely to go BCCI way before 2024 PSL draft

Live Mint  

The Pakistan Super League are reportedly trying their luck with the unsold players at the recent India Premier League mega auction ahead of their upcoming edition next year. With Pakistan hosting the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in February-March next year, the Pakistan Cricket Board will have no choice but to host the PSL in March-April, thus coinciding with the date …

Pakistan Cricket Board targets unsold foreign IPL players for PSL 2025 Draft
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Pakistan Cricket Board targets unsold foreign IPL players for PSL 2025 Draft

India Today  

Franchise owners have submitted a list of overseas players who went unsold in the recent IPL auction to the PCB to ensure they are registered for the Pakistan Super League players' draft. While most players will choose the more lucrative Indian league ahead of PSL, a number of high-profile overseas cricketers, including David Warner, Kane Williamson, Adil Rashid, Alex Carey, …

PSL team owners write to PCB over foreign players' availability in clash with IPL
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1 month ago

PSL team owners write to PCB over foreign players' availability in clash with IPL

India Today  

With next year's Pakistan Super League dates likely to clash with the Indian Premier League 2025, the franchise owners of PSL have asked the country's cricket board to provide them clarity on the availability of foreign players for the competition. A well-informed source close to the PSL franchise owners said that they have written a letter to the new PSL …

Champions Trophy 2025: PCB willing to follow ‘Hybrid Model’, India may play in UAE
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Champions Trophy 2025: PCB willing to follow ‘Hybrid Model’, India may play in UAE

Live Mint  

In an apparent climb down from its earlier stated position, Pakistan Cricket Board is willing to make "adjustments" in the schedule of the 2025 Champions Trophy which it is hosting with matches involving India taking place in the UAE, according to sources. “The PCB feels that even if Indian government does not clear the tour to Pakistan slight adjustments can …

Champions Trophy: PCB ready to follow 'Hybrid Model', India likely to play in UAE
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Champions Trophy: PCB ready to follow 'Hybrid Model', India likely to play in UAE

Hindustan Times  

Karachi, In an apparent climb down from its earlier stated position, Pakistan Cricket Board is willing to make "adjustments" in the schedule of the 2025 Champions Trophy which it is hosting with matches involving India taking place in the UAE, according to sources. Champions Trophy: PCB ready to follow 'Hybrid Model', India likely to play in UAE It could mean …

Champions Trophy: PCB ready to follow ''Hybrid Model'', India likely to play in UAE
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Champions Trophy: PCB ready to follow ''Hybrid Model'', India likely to play in UAE

Hindustan Times  

Karachi, In an apparent climb down from its earlier stated position, Pakistan Cricket Board is willing to make "adjustments" in the schedule of the 2025 Champions Trophy which it is hosting with matches involving India taking place in the UAE, according to sources. Champions Trophy: PCB ready to follow ''Hybrid Model'', India likely to play in UAE It could mean …

Terrorist attack won't impact schedule for PSL matches in Karachi: PCB chief Najam Sethi
1 year, 10 months ago

Terrorist attack won't impact schedule for PSL matches in Karachi: PCB chief Najam Sethi

India TV News  

Pakistan Cricket Board conducted a meeting for discussion regarding Pakistan Super League matches after a terrorist attack in Karachi on Friday. The PCB chief Najam Sethi said that the schedule of the remaining matches of PSL won't be impacted by the attack. Another board official said the security agencies and government had also given clearance for the PSL matches to …

Rashid Khan chooses PSL 6 over Sussex contract
3 years, 6 months ago

Rashid Khan chooses PSL 6 over Sussex contract

The Hindu  

Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan has decided to put his county contract with Sussex on hold to participate in the remainder of the Pakistan Super League for Lahore Qalandars. Now I had the option to stay back in England and here I must appreciate Sussex for their help and understanding as I had to decide between missing five games with the …

PSL 2021: PCB CEO Wasim Khan says tournament in Abu Dhabi a 'perfect precursor' to T20 World Cup
3 years, 6 months ago

PSL 2021: PCB CEO Wasim Khan says tournament in Abu Dhabi a 'perfect precursor' to T20 World Cup

Firstpost  

The ICC have already lined up the United Arab Emirates as the backup venue for the Twenty20 World Cup if India can’t stage it on home soil starting in mid-October. Islamabad: Pakistan organisers view the remainder of Pakistan Super League being staged in the United Arab Emirates as a perfect rehearsal for the International Cricket Council in case the Twenty20 …

PSL 2021: Tournament set to resume in Abu Dhabi on 9 June, final to be played on 24 June
3 years, 6 months ago

PSL 2021: Tournament set to resume in Abu Dhabi on 9 June, final to be played on 24 June

Firstpost  

The announcement has put to rest the speculation in recent days that the PSL was going to be moved to Sharjah. Abu Dhabi: The Pakistan Super League will resume on 9 June, three months after it was suspended due to COVID-19 cases in its bio-secure bubble in Karachi. “The remaining PSL matches will be played in Abu Dhabi from 9-24 …

PSL to resume in Abu Dhabi from June 9
3 years, 6 months ago

PSL to resume in Abu Dhabi from June 9

The Hindu  

The remainder of the 2021 Pakistan Super League will be played at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi from June 9, with the final set for June 24, the Pakistan Cricket Board said on Thursday. The sixth edition of the tournament was suspended in March after 14 games, after seven individuals, including six players, tested positive for COVID-19. "There …

Indian broadcasting team yet to get clearance to cover PSL 6
3 years, 6 months ago

Indian broadcasting team yet to get clearance to cover PSL 6

The Hindu  

The delay in finalising the dates for the second half of the Pakistan Super League is because a 16-member Indian broadcasting team is yet to get clearance from the authorities to cover the tournament in Abu Dhabi, the Pakistan Cricket Board has said. "The PCB is still awaiting clearance from the Ministry of Health of Abu Dhabi to allow 16 …

Pakistan team's departure to England delayed until June 25
3 years, 6 months ago

Pakistan team's departure to England delayed until June 25

The Hindu  

The Pakistan cricket team’s departure to England has been pushed back by two days after the Pakistan Super League final was rescheduled for June 24 in Abu Dhabi. However, with the PSL final pushed back by four days, the national team will leave for England on June 25. Abu Dhabi will host the remaining 20 games of the PSL after …

Pakistan team's departure to England delayed as PCB reschedules PSL final for June 24
3 years, 6 months ago

Pakistan team's departure to England delayed as PCB reschedules PSL final for June 24

India TV News  

The Pakistan cricket team’s departure to England has been pushed back by two days after the Pakistan Super League final was rescheduled for June 24 in Abu Dhabi. However, with the PSL final pushed back by four days, the national team will leave for England on June 25. Abu Dhabi will host the remaining 20 games of the PSL after …

PSL 6: Sarfaraz, 10 others denied entry permission to board commercial flights to Abu Dhabi
3 years, 6 months ago

PSL 6: Sarfaraz, 10 others denied entry permission to board commercial flights to Abu Dhabi

Hindustan Times  

Former skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed was among 11 players and officials who were on Sunday denied clearance to board commercial flights to Abu Dhabi which will host the remaining games of the Pakistan Super League next month. Sarfaraz Ahmed: File photo The Pakistan Cricket Board has been facing logistical issues, including getting visas and permissions to land charter flights from Mumbai …

PSL 6: Sarfaraz Ahmed, 10 others denied clearance to board commercial flights to Abu Dhabi
3 years, 6 months ago

PSL 6: Sarfaraz Ahmed, 10 others denied clearance to board commercial flights to Abu Dhabi

The Hindu  

Former skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed was among the 11 players and officials who were on Sunday denied clearance to board commercial flights to Abu Dhabi, which will host the remaining games of the Pakistan Super League. The Pakistan Cricket Board has been facing logistical issues, including getting visas and permissions to land charter flights from Mumbai and Johannesburg, ahead of the …

PSL 6 | Sarfaraz Ahmed, 10 others denied entry permission to board commercial flights to Abu Dhabi
3 years, 6 months ago

PSL 6 | Sarfaraz Ahmed, 10 others denied entry permission to board commercial flights to Abu Dhabi

India TV News  

Former skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed was among 11 players and officials who were on Sunday denied clearance to board commercial flights to Abu Dhabi which will host the remaining games of the Pakistan Super League next month. The Pakistan Cricket Board has been facing logistical issues, including getting visas and permissions to land charter flights from Mumbai and Johannesburg, ahead of …

PSL 2021: UAE authorities issue visas to players and broadcasting crew
3 years, 6 months ago

PSL 2021: UAE authorities issue visas to players and broadcasting crew

The Hindu  

The Pakistan Cricket Board heaved a sigh of relief on Wednesday after the UAE authorities issued visas to the players and broadcasting crew of Pakistan Super League matches to be held in Abu Dhabi. The PCB confirmed that the UAE authorities had issued visas to 25 Indian nationals who are part of the broadcasting crew to travel from India to …

PSL 6: Pakistan pacer Anwar Ali tests Covid-19 positive ahead of Abu Dhabi departure
3 years, 7 months ago

PSL 6: Pakistan pacer Anwar Ali tests Covid-19 positive ahead of Abu Dhabi departure

Hindustan Times  

Quetta Gladiators fast bowler Anwar Ali has tested positive for coronavirus and will miss the flight to Abu Dhabi scheduled to depart on Wednesday for the remaining Pakistan Super League season six games. According to a report in ESPNcricinfo, the Pakistan pacer had tested negative for Covid-19 before checking into a Karachi hotel, but his second test produced a positive …

PSL 2021: PCB secures pending approvals from UAE government to stage remaining matches in Abu Dhabi
3 years, 7 months ago

PSL 2021: PCB secures pending approvals from UAE government to stage remaining matches in Abu Dhabi

Firstpost  

There was uncertainty regarding the completion of the T20 league which was suspended after 14 games in March following cases of COVID-19 inside its bio-bubble. Karachi: The Pakistan Cricket Board is set to stage the remaining matches of the sixth edition of the Pakistan Super League in Abu Dhabi after receiving all outstanding approvals and exemptions from the UAE government. …

Pakistan gets UAE approval to stage PSL matches in Abu Dhabi
3 years, 7 months ago

Pakistan gets UAE approval to stage PSL matches in Abu Dhabi

The Hindu  

The Pakistan Cricket Board said on Thursday it had received approval from the United Arab Emirates government to stage the remaining 20 matches of the suspended Pakistan Super League Twenty20 tournament in Abu Dhabi. The board's flagship tournament was stopped after 14 games in March after seven individuals, including six players, tested positive for COVID-19. "We are delighted with this …

Pakistan Cricket Board's hopes of hosting remaining matches of PSL 2021 diminish after UAE's travel ban
3 years, 7 months ago

Pakistan Cricket Board's hopes of hosting remaining matches of PSL 2021 diminish after UAE's travel ban

India Today  

Pakistan Super League's sixth edition is unlikely to resume in the United Arab Emirates in June after the UAE government announced a ban on travelers from Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bangladesh due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Pakistan Cricket Board was in talks with the Emirates Cricket Board to seek permission from the UAE government to hold the remaining …

Pakistan considering UAE to host remaining PSL matches
3 years, 7 months ago

Pakistan considering UAE to host remaining PSL matches

The Hindu  

The Pakistan Cricket Board is considering the United Arab Emirates as a venue to stage the remainder of the Pakistan Super League Twenty20 tournament but the country’s COVID-19 body will take a final call, the governing body said on Thursday. The PCB’s flagship tournament was suspended after 14 games in March after seven individuals, including six players, tested positive for …

COVID-19-Hit PSL 6 to Resume from June 1: PCB
3 years, 8 months ago

COVID-19-Hit PSL 6 to Resume from June 1: PCB

The Quint  

All the matches will be held at the National Stadium in Karachi with Lahore Qalandars facing Islamabad United on June 1. The PSL was postponed on 4 March due to 7 individuals within the tournament's bubble, six of which were players, testing positive for Covid-19. "The BoG endorsed all recommendations of the fact-finding panel, including robust and stringent implementation of …

PSL 6 bio-bubble was broken and compromised on several occasions: PCB
3 years, 8 months ago

PSL 6 bio-bubble was broken and compromised on several occasions: PCB

The Hindu  

An independent fact finding committee of the Pakistan Cricket Board has confirmed that the bio-bubble set up for the PSL 6 was broken and compromised on several occasions. The two-member committee of infectious diseases experts was constituted by the PCB to probe what went wrong with the bio-secure bubble in PSL 6. The source said the committee had also made …

PSL 2021: Shahid Afridi blames Pakistan Cricket Board for league's postponement
3 years, 9 months ago

PSL 2021: Shahid Afridi blames Pakistan Cricket Board for league's postponement

Firstpost  

Karachi: Former skipper Shahid Afridi has criticised the Pakistan Cricket Board for postponing the sixth edition of Pakistan Super League due to the COVID-19 scare among the franchises, saying the deferment proved that PCB didn’t have a plan B to fall back on. “The PSL is a very big brand of Pakistan and Pakistan cricket and it is unfortunate that …

PSL 6 postponed indefinitely due to rising COVID-19 cases
3 years, 9 months ago

PSL 6 postponed indefinitely due to rising COVID-19 cases

The Hindu  

The remaining matches of Pakistan Super League 2021 have been postponed due to the rising COVID-19 cases. "Following a meeting with the team owners and considering the health and wellbeing of all participants is paramount, the Pakistan Cricket Board has decided to postpone the HBL Pakistan Super League 6 with immediate effect. "The PCB, as an immediate step, will focus …

PSL: Spectators to be allowed for tournament starting February 20
3 years, 10 months ago

PSL: Spectators to be allowed for tournament starting February 20

The Hindu  

Spectators will be allowed inside cricket stadiums in Pakistan this month for the first time in the coronavirus pandemic after the Pakistan Cricket Board said, on Thursday, it received permission from the government to allow 20% capacity crowds at Pakistan Super League games. “The decision means around 7,500 ticketed spectators will be allowed access inside the National Stadium per match …

PCB keen on having 30 percent crowd for next PSL edition
3 years, 11 months ago

PCB keen on having 30 percent crowd for next PSL edition

India TV News  

The Pakistan Cricket Board is keen to allow at least 30 per cent crowds at venues during the Pakistan Super League's sixth edition in February-March. The PCB had to organise the last few matches of PSL-5 in Karachi and Lahore without crowds last year following the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic in the country. In between, Pakistan hosted Zimbabwe for a …

PSL to start on February 20, final slated for March 22 - cricket news - sportstar
3 years, 11 months ago

PSL to start on February 20, final slated for March 22 - cricket news - sportstar

The Hindu  

The sixth edition of the Pakistan Super League will begin here from February 20 with 34 matches scheduled over a 30-day period between the six franchises, the country's cricket board said on Friday. The Pakistan Cricket Board has restricted the league to only two venues -- Karachi and Lahore -- for the upcoming edition. The PCB also outlined the steps …

Four remaining PSL matches to be held in November: PCB
4 years, 3 months ago

Four remaining PSL matches to be held in November: PCB

The Hindu  

The four remaining matches of the Pakistan Super League, which had to be suspended in March because of the COVID-19 pandemic, will take place in Lahore in November, the country’s cricket board has announced. According to the revamped schedule unveiled by the PCB on Wednesday, the two top teams -- Multan Sultans and Karachi Kings -- will face off in …

BCCI seeks leeway in COVID-19 protocols from three UAE governments for IPL 2020
4 years, 3 months ago

BCCI seeks leeway in COVID-19 protocols from three UAE governments for IPL 2020

India TV News  

Strict COVID-19 protocols in Abu Dhabi, one of the three emirates scheduled to host the IPL matches from September 19, has hamstrung the Board of Control for Cricket in India. Presently, BCCI officials are talking to the local governments of Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah," the franchise official informed. Indian Premier League Governing Council chairman Brijesh Patel and interim BCCI …

Member of IPL TV team tests COVID-19 positive, broadcaster changes plan
4 years, 3 months ago

Member of IPL TV team tests COVID-19 positive, broadcaster changes plan

India TV News  

Doubts about a timely start of the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League grew further as at least one member of the STAR production crew, who was in the first batch to leave India for the United Arab Emirates on Monday, tested positive for coronavirus, forcing the official broadcaster to postpone their flights. But one of them has tested …

IPL 2020: Mumbai Indians, Knight Riders could start training in Abu Dhabi from Friday
4 years, 3 months ago

IPL 2020: Mumbai Indians, Knight Riders could start training in Abu Dhabi from Friday

The Hindu  

The two Indian Premier League teams, Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders - who are based in Abu Dhabi, could start their training sessions as early as Friday. Even though reports suggested that both the teams - who reached Abu Dhabi last week - might have to stay in quarantine for 14 days, Abu Dhabi Cricket’s CEO Matt Boucher has …

IPL 2020 | Rise in COVID-19 cases in Abu Dhabi reason for delay in schedule: Report
4 years, 3 months ago

IPL 2020 | Rise in COVID-19 cases in Abu Dhabi reason for delay in schedule: Report

India TV News  

All the eight franchises participating in the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League have reached the United Arab Emirates, and will begin training soon. According to a report from newspaper 'The Hindu', the reason behind the delay in the release of schedule is the rise of COVID-19 cases in Abu Dhabi. With steady rise in infections over the past …

IPL 2020: Here's where eight Indian Premier League teams are staying in UAE
4 years, 4 months ago

IPL 2020: Here's where eight Indian Premier League teams are staying in UAE

The Hindu  

The 2020 edition of the Indian Premier League will be held in the United Arab Emirates from September 19 to November 10. This is the second time the IPL is being played in the UAE, after the first 20 matches of the 2014 edition were staged in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah because of the general elections in India. Most …

Australia and England stars set to miss IPL start
4 years, 4 months ago

Australia and England stars set to miss IPL start

Live Mint  

Top cricketers including England's Ben Stokes and Australia fast bowler Pat Cummins risk missing the start of the Indian Premier League because of a series between their countries next month. Australia tour England from September 4 in a series that ends three days before the start of the world's richest Twenty20 league in the United Arab Emirates. Chennai Super Kings …

IPL 2020: Kohli and RCB teammates to reach UAE in last week of August - Cricket News
4 years, 4 months ago

IPL 2020: Kohli and RCB teammates to reach UAE in last week of August - Cricket News

The Hindu  

Players and staff of Royal Challengers Bangalore are set to fly out to United Arab Emirates in the last week of August, RCB chairman Sanjeev Churiwala said on Sunday. This will give team personnel adequate time to undergo quarantine, COVID-19 testing and a few days of training before the IPL commences on September 19. The players are keen to start …

IPL 2020: Three COVID-19 tests within a week on arrival in UAE
4 years, 4 months ago

IPL 2020: Three COVID-19 tests within a week on arrival in UAE

The Hindu  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India is planning to conduct three COVID-19 tests on each player and support staff of all eight Indian Premier League franchises within a week of their arrival in the United Arab Emirates for the T20 league’s rescheduled edition starting September 19. Sportstar understands that according to the standard operating procedures - the final …

PCB to discuss fate of remaining Pakistan Super League 2020 matches with six franchises on Thursday
4 years, 5 months ago

PCB to discuss fate of remaining Pakistan Super League 2020 matches with six franchises on Thursday

Firstpost  

The Pakistan Cricket Board has called in a meeting with the six franchises on Thursday in which the fate of the remaining matches of PSL 5 will be discussed, with focus on the broadcasting expenses. The Pakistan Cricket Board is having second thoughts on holding the remaining four matches of the 2020 Pakistan Super League which was abruptly suspended in …

Six Pakistan Cricketers Test Negative For Coronavirus, Eligible To Join Squad In England
4 years, 5 months ago

Six Pakistan Cricketers Test Negative For Coronavirus, Eligible To Join Squad In England

ABP News  

Lahore: Pakistan Cricket Board, on Tuesday, in a media release confirmed that Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad Hafeez, Mohammad Rizwan, Shadab Khan and Wahab Riaz have tested negative for Covid-19 for the second time in three days and, as such, are now eligible to join the Pakistan men’s national cricket team in Worcestershire. ALSO READ | PCB Spells 'Pakistan' Wrong …

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