Peshawar Zalmi expresses disappointment over PSL 9 schedule, criticizes venue allocation
Updated - 26 Jan 2024, 04:33 PM
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The Peshawar Zalmi franchise has voiced concerns about the schedule for the upcoming edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Peshawar Zalmi expressed disappointment with the administration’s decision to allocate only four matches in Rawalpindi and one in Karachi.
The ninth edition of the PSL is set to commence on February 17 with a match between defending champions Lahore Qalandars and Islamabad United at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium. The final is scheduled to take place at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi on March 18.
The PSL will be played across four cities: Karachi, Lahore, Multan, and Rawalpindi. A total of 34 matches will be played across these venues. Karachi will host 11 matches, and Lahore and Rawalpindi will each host nine. Five matches of the event will be played in Multan.
Peshawar Zalmi Expresses Disappointment Over PSL 2024 Schedule
As reported by Cricket Pakistan, the Peshawar franchise expressed disagreement with the PSL 2024 schedule and venues. The report stated that the franchise wanted to host a few matches in Peshawar. However, Zalmi was not involved in the decision-making process.
Peshawar Zalmi was not consulted before the schedule was released. They expressed disappointment with the allocation of only four matches in Rawalpindi and one in Karachi. The report further revealed that, prior to the schedule release, Zalmi had requested three matches near Peshawar due to substantial support in Rawalpindi and Karachi.
Following the schedule release, the team requested reducing Lahore’s matches, increasing Rawalpindi’s to four, and adding three in Karachi. The administration conveyed reservations to the PCB headquarters, but unfortunately, no attention was given to the matter.
The report highlighted the need for the PCB to carefully address the concerns raised by all franchises. They advocate for an increased number of matches in Rawalpindi and Karachi. Despite Peshawar Zalmi’s commitment to participating in PSL 9, the protest against the current schedule will persist.
Peshawar Zalmi’s Schedule In PSL 2024
February 18 – Peshawar Zalmi vs Quetta Gladiators – Lahore
February 21 – Karachi Kings vs Peshawar Zalmi – Lahore
February 23 – Multan Sultans vs Peshawar Zalmi – Multan
February 25 – Lahore Qalandars vs Peshawar Zalmi – Lahore
February 26 – Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi – Lahore
March 2 – Lahore Qalandars vs Peshawar Zalmi – Rawalpindi
March 4 – Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi – Rawalpindi
March 5 – Multan Sultans vs Peshawar Zalmi – Rawalpindi
March 8 – Peshawar Zalmi vs Quetta Gladiators – Rawalpindi
March 11 – Karachi Kings vs Peshawar Zalmi – Karachi
Peshawar Zalmi Full Squad: Babar Azam, Rovman Powell, Saim Ayub, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Mohammad Haris, Aamir Jamal, Khurram Shahzad, Haseebullah, Mohammad Amir, Asif Ali, Naveen-ul-Haq, Salman Irshad, Aarif Yaqoob, Umair Afridi, Dane Mousley, Mohammad Zeeshan, Lungi Ngidi, Mehran Mumtaz
Daren Sammy, the former West Indies captain, will serve as the head coach for Peshawar Zalmi. Hashim Amla will be the batting coach, and Mohammad Akram will assume the role of the team’s bowling coach. Englishman James Foster is roped in as a fielding coach.
Head Coach: Daren Sammy, Bowling Coach: Mohammad Akram, Batting Coach: Hashim Amla, Fielding Coach: James Foster, Team Medical Advisor/Physio: Dr. Zafar Iqbal, President: Inzamam ul Haq
