Watch: Sikandar Raza shockingly declares PSL 'best' after IPL 2025 snub
Published - 13 Jan 2025, 01:23 PM | Updated - 13 Jan 2025, 01:30 PM
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Zimbabwe all-rounder and T20I captain Sikandar Raza raised many eyebrows with his shocking comments on the Indian Premier League (IPL). After being snubbed by all teams at the recent IPL 2025 mega auction, Raza seems to have lost interest in the tournament.
After going unsold at the IPL 2025 mega auction, Sikandar Raza's tone has changed dramatically, as the Zimbabwe all-rounder has openly admitted that he enjoys the Pakistan Super League (PSL) more. He Raza said that the Pakistan Super League (PSL) is more entertaining and fun as compared to the Indian Premier League (IPL), which has raised many eyebrows.
I enjoy PSL more than the IPL: Sikandar Raza
On being asked which league, IPL or PSL, he enjoyed the most, Raza was quick to pick the T20 franchise tournament from the country of his birth, Pakistan. Sikandar Raza was quoted as saying by Sports Tak, “I enjoy PSL more. I find the PSL to be much more enjoyable. As far as enjoyment is concerned.”
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Meanwhile, Raza, who is all set to represent Lahore Qalandars in the upcoming PSL 2025, has denied any disappointment over his snub at the IPL 2025 mega auction. The Zimbabwe captain said that he is not disappointed about missing out on this year’s Indian Premier League; rather, he is more focused on working hard and trying his luck again next time.
I don't get disappointed easily: Sikandar Raza on IPL 2025 snub
Raza explained, “Not at all. I have very strong beliefs and faith. What's meant to be, meant to be. If you do everything you can, from a cricketing point of view, whether it's on the international stage or the franchise stage, regardless of which tournament you are in, there is no selection. I go back; I work hard. I put my name in the next draft and see what happens. I don't get disappointed easily.”
Sikandar Raza says he enjoys PSL more than IPL and he's not at all disappointed by not playing in IPL this season 🇵🇰🇮🇳🤯🤯
— Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) January 12, 2025
To say it to an Indian news channel while playing for an Indian T20 franchise Dubai Capitals takes guts. Sikandar spoke from his heart ❤️ [via Sports Tak] pic.twitter.com/mh4BRAOGgb
Meanwhile, Sikandar Raza is captaining the Dubai Capitals in the International League T20 (ILT20) 2025, and he will be aiming to lead from the front with both bat and ball. Dubai Capitals will next face MI Emirates on January 13 in their second game in the ongoing ILT20 2025 in Sheikh Zayed Stadium.
Dubai Capitals eye ILT20 2025 glory with strong squad
Ahead of this season, the Capitals have retained Australia’s David Warner and Jake Fraser McGurk, Sri Lankan stars Dasun Shanaka and Dushmantha Chameera, West Indian big hitter Rovman Powell, England wicketkeeper-batter Sam Billings and bowler Oliver Stone, and Pakistan’s Haider Ali and Raja Akif, and Afghanistan’s Zahir Khan, apart from Raza.
Among the new signees by the Dubai Capitals are Adam Rossington, Najibullah Zadran, Obed McCoy, Scott Kuggeleijn, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Aryaman Varma, Ben Dunk, Brandon McMullen, Garuka Sanketh, Farhan Khan, Gulbadin Naib, Joe Burns, Joe Weatherley, Shai Hope, Shahrukh Ahmed, and Zeeshan Naseer. With a perfect blend of power hitters and versatile bowlers, the Capitals are ready to achieve their ultimate goal of winning the ILT20 2025.
