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Kusal Mendis opts out of PSL, replaces Jos Buttler for IPL 2025 playoffs
Kusal Mendis opts out of PSL, replaces Jos Buttler for IPL 2025 playoffs

Time of India

time15-05-2025

  • Sport
  • Time of India

Kusal Mendis opts out of PSL, replaces Jos Buttler for IPL 2025 playoffs

Jos Buttler and Kusal Mendis Gujarat Titans (GT) have picked Kusal Mendis as a replacement for Jos Buttler , who is set to leave for national duties on May 26, 2025, following GT's last league-stage game against Chennai Super Kings on May 25, 2025. The replacement will be effective from May 26, 2025. Mendis will join GT for Rs 75 Lakh. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! The England and Wales Cricket Board has issued no-objection certificates to English players in the IPL only until May 25, which was initially set as the tournament's final date. Mendis, who will make his IPL debut, recently played for Quetta Gladiators in the Pakistan Super League 2025. His last appearance for the franchise was on May 7, after which he opted out of returning to Pakistan citing personal safety concerns. Despite Gujarat Titans having two wicketkeepers in Anuj Rawat and Kumar Kushagra, Mendis brings substantial international experience. He performed impressively in the PSL, scoring 143 runs in five matches at a strike rate of 168. Quiz: Who's that IPL player? In his international career, Mendis has played 78 T20 Internationals, accumulating 1,920 runs at an average of 25.60 and a strike rate of 131.68. He has scored 15 half-centuries in T20 internationals. Bombay Sport Exchange Ep 5: Shane Watson on how IPL gave him a lifeline & his tribute to Phil Hughes Buttler's departure creates a significant gap in the Gujarat Titans lineup. He has amassed 500 runs in 11 innings during IPL 2025, maintaining an average of 71.43 and a strike rate of 163.93. The Gujarat Titans currently lead the IPL standings with eight wins and three losses from 11 matches. Their next match is against Delhi Capitals on May 18 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.

PSL 2025 to resume on 17 May after India-Pakistan ceasefire: '6 teams, 0 fear'
PSL 2025 to resume on 17 May after India-Pakistan ceasefire: '6 teams, 0 fear'

First Post

time13-05-2025

  • Sport
  • First Post

PSL 2025 to resume on 17 May after India-Pakistan ceasefire: '6 teams, 0 fear'

The Pakistan Super League 2025 will resume form 17 May but the complete schedule including the venues are yet to be announced. read more The Pakistan Super League (PSL) will follow the footsteps of the Indian Premier League (IPL) and . The full schedule is yet to be released but the confirmation has come that the final will now be held on 25 May. 'HBL PSL X picks up from where it left off,' he wrote in the post. '6 teams, 0 fear. Get ready for 8 thrilling matches starting 17th May, leading up to the Grand Final on 25th May. Best of luck to all the teams,' Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi announced on X on Tuesday. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD PSL 2025 new schedule yet to be out The venues have also not been announced yet. But reports state that the matches will be played in Pakistan and not the UAE. The PSL 2025 was suspended last week due to the India-Pakistan conflict, as a drone fell near the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The PCB tried to shift the league to the UAE, but that didn't work out eventually, leading to the suspension of the league. Approximately 43 overseas players representing the six PSL franchises were flown out of Pakistan via a military airbase in Rawalpindi . It remains uncertain how many of them will return for the tournament's remaining eight matches, which are expected to take place in Rawalpindi and Lahore. Quetta Gladiators have already sealed a playoff berth and currently top the table with 13 points. The battle for the other three spots is heating up, with Karachi Kings, Islamabad United, Lahore Qalandars, and Peshawar Zalmi still in contention. Mohammad Rizwan's Multan Sultans are already out of the playoff race.

PSL 2025: Lahore vs Quetta playing 11, live toss, streaming details
PSL 2025: Lahore vs Quetta playing 11, live toss, streaming details

Business Standard

time01-05-2025

  • Sport
  • Business Standard

PSL 2025: Lahore vs Quetta playing 11, live toss, streaming details

As the Pakistan Super League 2025 enters its final stages, the race for playoff spots has intensified. Match 21 will see Lahore Qalandars take on Quetta Gladiators at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Both teams come into this clash on the back of strong wins and will be aiming to build momentum. In their previous encounter this season, Lahore dominated Quetta, posting a big total with half-centuries from Fakhar Zaman and Sam Billings, then bundling out Quetta for 140. Rishad Hossain took three wickets, while Shaheen Afridi, Sikandar Raza, and Asif Afridi picked up two each. Lahore recently ended a losing streak by defeating Multan Sultans, and their key batters are finding form. However, Shaheen Afridi will need to improve his economy and consistency. On the other hand, Quetta are riding high with three consecutive wins, thanks to their disciplined bowling attack led by Mohammad Amir and Abrar Ahmed. However, their batting remains inconsistent. With a bowler-friendly pitch expected, this contest could come down to which side handles the pressure with the bat more effectively. Lahore Qalandars vs Quetta Gladiators head-to-head in Pakistan Super League Total matches played: 18 Lahore Qalandars won: 9 Quetta Gladiators won: 9 N/R: 0 Squads of both teams Lahore Qalandars squad: Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Naeem, Abdullah Shafique, Daryl Mitchell, Sikandar Raza, Sam Billings (w), Shaheen Afridi (c), Rishad Hossain, Jahandad Khan, Haris Rauf, Asif Afridi, David Wiese, Kusal Perera, Tom Curran, Asif Ali, Salman Mirza, Muhammad Akhlaq, Zaman Khan, Momin Qamar, Mohammad Azab Quetta Gladiators squad: Saud Shakeel (C), Finn Allen, Hasan Nawaz, Kusal Mendis (WK), Rilee Rossouw, Khawaja Nafay, Faheem Ashraf, Sean Abbott, Mohammad Amir, Abrar Ahmed, Ali Majid, Shoaib Malik, Akeal Hosein, Usman Tariq, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Zeeshan, Haseebullah Khan, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Danish Aziz, Kyle Jamieson PSL 2025 match on May 1: Lahore Qalandars vs Quetta Gladiators live toss, telecast and streaming details Which teams will clash in the 2nd match on May 1 (Thursday) in PSL 2025? Lahore Qalandars and Quetta Gladiators will face off in PSL 2025 on May 1 (Thursday). What is the venue of the Lahore vs Quetta PSL 2025 match? The match between Lahore Qalandars and Quetta Gladiators will be held at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. When will the live toss for the Lahore Qalandars vs Quetta Gladiators match take place? The toss for the match between Lahore Qalandars and Quetta Gladiators is scheduled for 8:00 PM IST (7:30 PM local time) on May 1. Which TV channels will live telecast the Lahore Qalandars vs Quetta Gladiators PSL 2025 match? The live broadcast of PSL 2025 matches is not available on TV in India. How to watch the live streaming of today's Lahore Qalandars vs Quetta Gladiators PSL 2025 match in India? Live streaming of PSL 2025 matches, including Lahore vs Quetta, is not accessible in India.

PSL 2025: Lahore vs Islamabad playing 11, live toss, streaming details
PSL 2025: Lahore vs Islamabad playing 11, live toss, streaming details

Business Standard

time30-04-2025

  • Sport
  • Business Standard

PSL 2025: Lahore vs Islamabad playing 11, live toss, streaming details

Lahore Qalandars will face Islamabad United in the 19th match of the Pakistan Super League 2025 at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on Friday, April 30. Both teams are enjoying a successful season so far. Shadab Khan-led Islamabad United have won all five they have played so far this season, meaning a win on Thursday could see them booking their place in the playoffs, while a loss will only delay their wait. On the other hand, Lahore Qalandars are second on the table with three wins and three losses; a win vs Islamabad will put them one step ahead in the playoff race, while a loss could cause some trouble for them given the short tenure of PSL. Islamabad United playing 11 (probables): Sahibzada Farhan, Andries Gous, Colin Munro, Azam Khan (w), Muhammad Shahzad, Haider Ali, Shadab Khan (c), Jason Holder, Imad Wasim, Naseem Shah, Riley Meredith Lahore Qalandars vs Islamabad United head-to-head in Pakistan Super League Total matches played: 19 Lahore Qalandars won: 9 Islamabad United won: 10 N/R: 0 Squads of both teams Lahore Qalandars squad: Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Naeem, Abdullah Shafique, Daryl Mitchell, Sikandar Raza, Sam Billings (w), Shaheen Afridi (c), Rishad Hossain, Jahandad Khan, Haris Rauf, Asif Afridi, David Wiese, Kusal Perera, Tom Curran, Asif Ali, Salman Mirza, Muhammad Akhlaq, Zaman Khan, Momin Qamar, Mohammad Azab Islamabad United squad: Andries Gous, Sahibzada Farhan, Colin Munro, Salman Agha, Azam Khan (w), Shadab Khan (c), Jason Holder, Imad Wasim, Muhammad Shahzad, Naseem Shah, Riley Meredith, Haider Ali, Rassie van der Dussen, Rumman Raees, Salman Irshad, Saad Masood, Hunain Shah, Ben Dwarshuis, Matthew Short, Mohammad Nawaz PSL 2025 match on April 30: Lahore Qalandars vs Islamabad United live toss, telecast and streaming details Which teams will clash on April 30 (Friday) in PSL 2025? Lahore Qalandars and Islamabad United will clash in PSL 2025 on April 30 (Friday). What is the venue of the Lahore vs Islamabad PSL 2025 match? The match between Lahore Qalandars and Islamabad United will take place at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. The live toss for the match between Lahore Qalandars and Islamabad United will take place at 8 PM IST (7:30 PM local time) on April 30. Which TV channels will live telecast the Lahore Qalandars vs Islamabad United PSL 2025 match? The live telecast of PSL 2025 is not available in India. The live streaming of PSL 2025 is not available in India.

Tempers flare! Mohammad Amir's fiery gesture to Viv Richards after Babar Azam's dismissal
Tempers flare! Mohammad Amir's fiery gesture to Viv Richards after Babar Azam's dismissal

Time of India

time28-04-2025

  • Sport
  • Time of India

Tempers flare! Mohammad Amir's fiery gesture to Viv Richards after Babar Azam's dismissal

Image credit: PSL NEW DELHIL Whenever Mohammad Amir and Babar Azam clash on the field, sparks are inevitable — fiery exchanges, heated words, and rising temperatures come as no surprise. The two found themselves face-to-face once again on Sunday during the Pakistan Super League 2025 match between Peshawar Zalmi and Quetta Gladiators . After being put in to bat by Zalmi, Quetta Gladiators posted a competitive total of 178/5. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! The atmosphere turned electric when Peshawar Zalmi openers, Saim Ayub and former Pakistan captain Babar Azam, walked out to start the chase. Quetta pacer Mohammad Amir wasted no time making an impact. It took him just four deliveries to rattle Babar. Poll How do you feel about Amir's celebration after dismissing Babar? Neutral It was over the top It was justified Amir began with a sharp bouncer that struck Babar's helmet, prompting an immediate concussion test. Babar resumed his innings, cautiously playing a dot ball before taking a single off Amir. However, Amir returned for his second over with a clear plan — and executed it perfectly. He unleashed a vicious inswinger that crashed into Babar's front pad. The umpire wasted no time raising his finger. Babar reviewed the decision, but the call stood, and he walked off visibly disappointed. Sachin Tendulkar at 52: Power, Pride, and a Nation's Pulse Amir's celebration was emphatic. He charged toward the Gladiators' dugout, where legendary mentor Viv Richards was seated. Amir gestured animatedly towards Richards, but the West Indies great responded with a signal to stay composed. Amir finished with impressive figures of 1/18.

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