All posts tagged: lahore qalandars

Dasun Shanaka draws Pakistan Cricket Board ire for joining IPL after quitting PSL

Dasun Shanaka draws Pakistan Cricket Board ire for joining IPL after quitting PSL

Published by Webster

3 min readApr 20, 2026 08:15 PM IST Sri Lanka’s Dasun Shanaka has become the latest to draw the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) ire for joining an Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise after being initially contracted to play in the Pakistan Super League (PSL). The PCB announced on Monday that it has banned Shanaka from playing in the PSL next season. Shanaka was initially set to turn up for the Lahore Qalandars. He withdrew from the tournament on March 21 this year and was then signed by Rajasthan Royals a day later as a replacement for injured England all-rounder Sam Curran. Shanaka is yet to play a match this season. “The review concluded that the player’s unilateral withdrawal from the tournament on March 21, 2026, constituted a clear breach of both the Player Registration terms and the Tripartite Agreement. The findings indicated that the withdrawal was made on grounds not recognized within the existing contractual framework,” said the PCB in its statement. Shanaka issued an apology which was included in the board’s statement on Monday. …

Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sikandar Raza in trouble for security breach

Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sikandar Raza in trouble for security breach

Published by Webster

2 min readMar 30, 2026 12:06 PM IST Trouble is brewing in PSL franchise Lahore Qalandars after two of their players, captain Shaheen Shah Afridi and Zimbabwe’s Sikandar Raza, have been accused of forcefully escorting four unauthorised visitors to the floor of the hotel where they were staying. According to reports, the Punjab Police have accused the two players of ‘serious breach of established security protocols’ and ‘disregarding directives’ ahead of their match against Karachi Kings on Sunday. The issue came to the limelight after Punjab Police letter to Lahore Qalanders went viral on social media. As per the letter, the Punjab police alleged that Lahore’s liaison officer approached the PCB’s security and anti-corruption official seeking permission to allow the four visitors known to Raza to meet him at the hotel room around 10:35 pm. After the request was denied, the franchise’s owner sought fresh permission around 11:00 PM, which too was declined on security grounds. ALSO READ | PSL ball-tampering controversy: Fakhar charged by PCB, set to face ban after incident in Lahore vs …

Fakhar Zaman denies charge as ban looms, Pakistan board to review last-over incident again

Fakhar Zaman denies charge as ban looms, Pakistan board to review last-over incident again

Published by Webster

3 min readUpdated: Mar 30, 2026 11:59 AM IST Fakhar Zaman is facing the prospect of being banned for at least one match after he was charged with ball tampering in Lahore Qalanders’ match against Karachi Kings in the Pakistan Super League on Sunday. According to reports, the left-handed batter has been accused of changing the condition of the ball during the match that Lahore lost. The incident happened before the start of the final over of the chase, with Karachi needing 14 off the final over. At that point, television footage showed Fakhar, captain Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf indulging in a conversation with the ball changing hands swiftly. Umpire Faisal Afridi, who was watching the interaction, immediately asked for the ball. And after a chat with the other on-field umpire, Sharfuddoula awarded five runs to Karachi as they found Lahore had changed the condition of the ball. pic.twitter.com/gCwaBiUcBX — mediaaaa (@pctarchive) March 29, 2026 As per protocol, the umpires changed the ball, and Afridi walked away unhappy. In the post-match interaction, when …

Pink-ball T20: Ball changes colour during Pakistan Super League match | Cricket News

Pink-ball T20: Ball changes colour during Pakistan Super League match | Cricket News

Published by Webster

3 min readMar 27, 2026 11:45 AM IST The opening match of the 2026 season of the Pakistan Super League featured a ball-change for a rather bizarre reason. The ball had visibly turned into a shade of pink by the end of the first six overs of the Hyderabad Kingsmen’s innings as they chased a target of 200 set by defending champions Lahore Qalandars. Interestingly, it was colour from their own pads that smeared the ball and made it difficult for the batters to see it, with Kingsmen captain Marnus Labuschagne flagging the issue as early as the second over itself. “I did say to the umpires after the second over, ‘What’s going on? The ball is all red’,” Labuschange said after the game. “Obviously, it must be from the clothes or something like that. I have not seen anything like that [before], but I have seen the ball take colour from the paint of the pads or from something off the bat. I am sure we will sort it out before our next game …

PSL Star Exposes PCB: “There Were 2 Drone Attacks, They Tried To Hide From Us”

PSL Star Exposes PCB: “There Were 2 Drone Attacks, They Tried To Hide From Us”

Published by Webster

Bangladesh all-rounder Rishad Hossain has blasted the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), following the postponement of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Amid escalating political tensions between Pakistan and India, the PCB decided to indefinitely postpone the PSL on Friday. The PCB initially tried to relocate the games to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), but there request was rejected by the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB). Rishad, who was playing for Lahore Qalandars, has blasted the PCB for how they handled the evacuation of overseas players. Rishad accused the PCB for lack of transperancy, revealing that the board tried to hide details of drone attacks. Rishad also revealed that the PCB initially planned to hold the remaining PSL matches in Karachi, but reversed it after players expressed their safety concerns with PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi. “The meeting was basically called to know our concerns, what we think about the current scenario. Almost all the foreign players said that the only safe place available for the later part of the tournament is Dubai. Yes, the PCB chair …

Rattled Pakistan Cricket Board Moves Pakistan Super League Out Of Country As Tensions With India Escalate

Rattled Pakistan Cricket Board Moves Pakistan Super League Out Of Country As Tensions With India Escalate

Published by Webster

The PCB on Friday decided to shift the remaining matches of its Pakistan Super League to the UAE because of the ongoing military confrontation with India which has left the event’s foreign players anxious. The PCB (Pakistan Cricket Board) said early this morning that the last eight fixtures, which were previously scheduled in Rawalpindi, Multan and Lahore, will now be staged in the UAE. Schedule of matches, outlining the dates and venues, will be shared in due course, a statement said. PCB Chairman, Mohsin Naqvi alleged that the Rawalpindi cricket stadium was affected in the most recent strike inside Pakistan and that the PSL was disrupted. However, the Indian defence ministry has made it clear that only the air defence radars and systems were targeted on Thursday after Pakistan tried to hit 15 places in northern and western regions in India on Wednesday night. The PCB chief said the shift to UAE was done so that domestic as well as foreign cricketers’ concerns are suitably addressed. “As a responsible organisation that has overcome …

Naseem Shah’s Brother Ubaid Accidentally Hits Teammate Usman Khan During PSL Match. Viral Video Has Internet On Overdrive

Naseem Shah’s Brother Ubaid Accidentally Hits Teammate Usman Khan During PSL Match. Viral Video Has Internet On Overdrive

Published by Webster

Multan Sultans pacer Ubaid Shah accidentally slapped teammate Usman Khan during their Pakistan Super League (PSL) match against Lahore Qalandars on Tuesday. The moment unfolded after Ubaid dismissed Sam Billings on the final of the 15th over with the Qalandars chasing 229 for the win in Multan. It was crucial wicket for Ubaid and the Sultans as Billings was playing a blinder, having already smashed 43 off 22 balls, striking at almost 200, before his dismissal. Ubaid celebrated with too much exuberance as he accidentally hit wicketkeeper Usman on the head with an open palm. Since Usman was not wearing a helmet, he felt the full flow of the lanky pacer’s arm. However, a quick medical check confirmed he could continue, and the player too gave a big thumbs up to reaffirm he is fine. Update: Everyone is ok Khel Khel main #HBLPSLX l #ApnaXHai l #MSvLQ pic.twitter.com/sJBcX91wai — PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) April 22, 2025 Meanwhile, Multan Sultans registered their first win of PSL 10 with a convincing 33-run victory over Lahore …

On IPL vs PSL Debate, Ex-CSK Star Sam Billings’ Cheeky “Want Me To Say Something Silly” Take

On IPL vs PSL Debate, Ex-CSK Star Sam Billings’ Cheeky “Want Me To Say Something Silly” Take

Published by Webster

England wicketkeeper-batter Sam Billings was asked to name the best franchise based T20 league in the world. Billings, who is currently playing for the Lahore Qalandars in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), suggested the Indian Premier League (IPL) is way ahead of every other T20 league in the world. Billings, who went unsold in the IPL 2025 auction, last played in the tournament in 2022, representing the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Billings added that PSL is competing with England’s “The Hundred” and Australia’s “Big Bash League” for the second best T20 league in the world. “You want me to say something silly, don’t you? The great thing about cricket is that everywhere you go around the world, you have to adapt to conditions. The conditions – playing in India, Pakistan, Australia, and England – you have to adapt as a cricketer,” said Billings, during a press conference. “It’s hard to rank all the competitions. But, I think it’s hard to look past the IPL as the premier competition. It’s pretty obvious. Every other …

PCB Announces PSL 10 Schedule, Set To Clash With IPL 2025 Dates

PCB Announces PSL 10 Schedule, Set To Clash With IPL 2025 Dates

Published by Webster

The confirmation of the PSL schedule means it will will clash with IPL.© X (Twitter) The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Friday announced that the 10th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) will be begin on April 11 with a clash between defending champions Islamabad United and two-time champions Lahore Qalandars at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium will host 13 matches, including two Eliminators and the final on May 18. The confirmation of the PSL schedule means it will will clash with the bigger and more lucrative Indian Premier League (IPL), which is scheduled to be held between March 22 and May 25. The PSL will feature 11 matches at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium including Qualifier 1 on May 13. Karachi’s National Bank Stadium and Multan Cricket Stadium will host five matches each. The marquee event will also feature three double-headers, with two matches on weekends (Saturday) and one on a national holiday (Labour Day). Peshawar Zalmi will play their five matches at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, while the winners …

Shaheen Afridi To Be Axed As Pakistan’s T20I Captain After Just Five Games? Report Makes Big Claim

Published by Webster

Star Pakistan pacer Shaheen Afridi has come under scrutiny amid Lahore Qalandars poor show in the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) campaign. After leading the franchise to back-to-back titles in the last two campaigns, Shaheen has not been able to inspire Lahore Qalandars this season. The franchise’s performance has been subpar this season, winning only one match and finishing at the bottom of the points table. According to Cricket Pakistan, Shaheen is all set to lose his place as captain of Pakistan’s T20 team. According to the report, Shaheen is too young to carry the responsibility for now. “PCB’s new chairman Mohsin Naqvi has been receiving suggestions for a change in captaincy. Some believe that 23-year-old Shaheen is too young for this responsibility and needs more maturity,” the report claimed. Pakistan are set to take on New Zealand in a T20 series next month, and the call on Shaheen’s future as captain will be taken by Naqvi before it, keeping the upcoming T20 World Cup in mind. “On the other hand, some board members believe …