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Holder, Russell return for West Indies
SUPERB PERFORMANCE: Islamabad United all-rounder Jason Holder celebrates after taking another Multan Sultans wicket in HBL PSL match on Wednesday night. PHOTO: PCB Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced the T20I squads for the upcoming series against England and Ireland, with big names like Jason Holder and Andre Russell making a return. However, Nicholas Pooran will be rested for the tour following his involvement in the IPL. West Indies will face England in three T20Is immediately after their ODI series at The Oval concludes on Tuesday. Following that, they will head to Ireland for another three-match T20I series, although several players and members of the coaching staffincluding Russellwill be rested for the Ireland leg. Holder last appeared in a T20I for West Indies in February 2024, having missed the World Cup later that year due to injury. Russell's most recent match was against England in Barbados last November, where an ankle injury ruled him out of the remainder of the series. Sherfane Rutherford returns to the squad after missing the Bangladesh series, while Keacy Carty will only feature in the Ireland T20Is, replacing Brandon King who has been granted leave. New Test captain Roston Chase will also depart after the England series to prepare for Australia's upcoming tour, with former West Indies Under-19 player Jyd Goolie receiving his first senior call-up. Ahead of the first Test against Australia starting June 25, West Indies will hold a Test training camp in Barbados from June 13-21. West Indies Men's T20I Squad for England: Shai Hope (captain), Johnson Charles, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Gudakesh Motie, Rovman Powell, Andre Russell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd. West Indies Men's T20I Squad for Ireland: Shai Hope (captain), Keacy Carty, Johnson Charles, Matthew Forde, Jyd Goolie, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Evin Lewis, Gudakesh Motie, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd.
Express Tribune
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Brilliant Nawaz seals playoff berth for Quetta
Hassan Nawaz scored an unbeaten 100 off just 45 balls against Islamabad United. Photo: PCB Quetta Gladiators secured a thrilling two-wicket victory over Multan Sultans thanks to brilliant Hasan Nawaz to secured top spot in the HBL Pakistan Super League season 10 (PSL10) at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Chasing a challenging target of 186, the Gladiators got off to a flying start courtesy of Khawaja Nafay. The openers stitched together a quickfire 60-run partnership in the powerplay, laying a strong foundation. Nafay was the standout performer, bringing up yet another half-century with a flurry of boundaries. His 51 off just 26 balls, featuring five fours and four sixes at a strike rate of 196.15, kept the required rate in check. The 77-run opening stand was broken when Shahid Aziz removed Nafay. Soon after, skipper Saud Shakeel fell for a sluggish 18 off 24 balls, leaving Quetta at 81/2 in 8.5 overs. Sri Lankan batter Avishka Fernando, playing his first PSL 10 match, failed to make an impact and departed for 7, again to Shahid Aziz, reducing the Gladiators to 87/3. Veteran Sri Lankan Dinesh Chandimal kept the scoreboard ticking alongside Hassan Nawaz, pushing the total past the 100-run mark. Chandimal's short but vital knock of 17 off 10 ended at 116/4, courtesy of Ubaid Shah. The collapse continued as Danish Aziz was dismissed for a duck by Peter Hatzoglou, and Faheem Ashraf, after contributing 16, fell at a crucial juncture with the score at 159/6 in 17.1 overs. Mohammad Wasim Jr. was run out for just 1 in the 18th over, intensifying the pressure. However, Hassan Nawaz stood firm. With 11 runs needed off the final over, the young batter kept his nerve. He finished the match in style, smashing a six off the last ball to seal the win. Nawaz remained unbeaten on a match-winning 67 off 38 balls, guiding his side home in a nail-biting finish. Earlier, Multan Sultans, after being put in to bat, started strongly with Yasir Khan hitting back-to-back boundaries in the opening over. However, skipper Mohammad Rizwan was cleaned up by Faheem Ashraf in the second over after scoring just 4, leaving the team at 12/1. Yasir and Jahanzeib Sultan steadied the innings with a 52-run stand. Jahanzeib scored 25 off 21 before falling to Usman Tariq, who also dismissed Yasir Khan (45 off 25) shortly after, reducing the Sultans to 79/3 in 9 overs. The Sultans lost momentum in the final overs. Abrar Ahmed dismissed Hatzoglou cheaply, while Aamer Azmat provided a late flourish, striking a big six off Shahzad in the 18th over. Azmat remained unbeaten on 21 off 16. In the final over, Mohammad Wasim Jr. picked up the wicket of Shahid Aziz, who had scored a brisk 29 off 14 balls. Mohammad Hasnain capped off the innings with a boundary, helping Multan post a competitive total of 185/7.
BBC News
18-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Quetta guarantee PSL top spot with win over Multan
Quetta Gladiators secured top spot in the Pakistan Super League with a final-ball victory over Multan a target of 186, Hasan Nawaz saw his side to victory, striking an unbeaten 67 from 38 balls as Quetta won by two 11 from Mohammad Hasnain's final over, Nawaz could only score two from the first three balls, but struck the fourth for a six down the Ahmed was then run out looking to complete a second run, but Nawaz remained on strike for the final delivery of the match, and he repeated his clearance of long-off to win the game in side Multan chose to bat after winning the toss in Rawalpindi, and opener Yasir Khan got them off to a good start, striking 45 from 25 was joined by Jahanzaib Sultan (25) for a second-wicket partnership of 52, but both batters fell to spinner Usman Tariq, who took also accounted for Tayyab Tahir, who hit a 24-ball 36, while Shahid Aziz (29) and Aamer Azmat (21 not out) also chipped in as Multan reached Nafay got the reply off to a flier, hitting 51 from 26 balls in an opening partnership of 77 with Saud Shakeel (18).Having looked comfortable, Quetta slipped from 116-3 to 161-7 in the 18th over, with seamer Shahid Aziz taking 3-29. Dilshan Madushanka's penultimate over went for just six, but Nawaz would carry the leaders over the are now guaranteed top spot, and will face the second-placed team in the qualifier match on 1 winner of that game progresses to the final four days later, while the loser plays the winner of the first eliminator game between third and Multan conclude their sorry campaign with just one win from their ten PSL fixtures & results, table
Express Tribune
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
HBL PSL X: Multan Sultans win toss, opt to bat first against Quetta Gladiators
Multan Sultans have won the toss and elected to bat first against Quetta Gladiators in the 28th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 10 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Multan Sultans hold a slight edge in their head-to-head record, having won nine matches compared to five victories for Quetta Gladiators. The hustle and bustle of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) returned on Friday to the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium with a high-scoring clash between Peshawar Zalmi and Karachi Kings, culminating in a 23-run victory for the Kings. The PSL-10 had earlier been brought to a grinding halt after India launched a drone attack outside the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Initially, it was decided to shift the remainder of the tournament to the UAE. However, following a de-escalation between Pakistan and India, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chose to bring the action back home and complete the event on native soil. On Friday, the PCB also officially dedicated the ongoing Pakistan Super League to the valiant Armed Forces of Pakistan, acknowledging their unwavering sacrifices and steadfast commitment to safeguarding the nation. "We proudly dedicate the Pakistan Super League to our brave Armed Forces who continue to safeguard the nation's integrity with courage and commitment," the PCB said in a statement. According to the PCB, Friday's PSL matches and ceremonies were held in honour of the Pakistan Army, while Saturday would be dedicated to the Pakistan Navy, and Monday to the Pakistan Air Force. In the high-scoring encounter, Karachi Kings posted 237 runs, and Peshawar Zalmi, despite a spirited chase, fell short with 214, giving the Kings a 23-run win and securing their spot in the playoffs. Multan Sultans Playing XI: Mohammad Rizwan (captain & wicketkeeper), Jahanzeib Sultan, Tayyab Tahir, Humayon Altaf, Yasir Khan, Aamer Azmat, Shahid Aziz, Peter Hatzoglou, Dilshan Madushanka, Mohammad Hasnain, Ubaid Shah. Quetta Gladiators Playing XI: Saud Shakeel (captain), Avishka Fernando, Hasan Nawaz, Dinesh Chandimal (wicketkeeper), Khawaja Nafay, Faheem Ashraf, Danish Aziz, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Abrar Ahmed, Khurram Shahzad, Usman Tariq.
Express Tribune
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
PSL 10 remaining matches update: PCB releases full schedule for revised matches
After a brief suspension due to regional tensions, the HBL PSL X is all set to roar back to life on Saturday, 17 May, with Karachi Kings taking on Peshawar Zalmi at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. This marks the long-awaited resumption of the high-octane six-team tournament, which will now culminate with the final on 25 May at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. Fans in Rawalpindi will be treated to a double-header on 18 May. The Multan Sultans will clash with Quetta Gladiators in the afternoon, while the evening will see an electrifying showdown between Peshawar Zalmi and Lahore Qalandars. The group stage wraps up on 19 May, with Islamabad United facing Karachi Kings, again at Rawalpindi — a match that could be crucial for playoff qualifications. The tournament then heads to Lahore for the business end of the season. The Qualifier is scheduled for 21 May, followed by Eliminator 1 on 22 May and Qualifier 2 on 23 May, all at Gaddafi Stadium. The grand finale will be held on 25 May, promising a thrilling end to this disrupted but fiercely competitive season. According to the PCB, all matches will begin at 7:30 PM local time, except the afternoon match on 18 May, which starts at 3:00 PM, and the evening match that day, scheduled for 8:00 PM. Ticketing information is expected to be announced soon as fans eagerly prepare to return to the stands.
