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Express Tribune
4 days ago
- Sport
- Express Tribune
'I want to win World Cup for Pak'
Hasan Ali claimed a five-wicket haul during the first T20I against Bangladesh on Wednesday. Photo. AFP Pakistan pacer Hasan Ali on Thursday expressed his strong desire to help Pakistan win the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2026, calling every match an opportunity to prove himself after a tough battle with injury and rehabilitation. Speaking on the Pakistan Cricket Board's podcast, Hasan reflected on his journey back to the national side and the emotional weight of returning to form. "If you ask me, I want to play for Pakistan in the World Cup and win it for my country. For me, every match is now an opportunity, and I will give my 100 percent," he said. The 30-year-old made a stunning comeback on Wednesday in the first T20I against Bangladesh at Gaddafi Stadium, taking a five-wicket haul and becoming only the fourth Pakistani bowler to achieve this feat in T20Is. Hasan emphasised that while a player's performance can fluctuate, consistent effort is non-negotiable. "Performance may vary, but your effort on the field should always be visible. At the end of the day, I want to leave the field with the satisfaction that I gave my all," he said. Reflecting on his injury and the rehab phase, Hasan said the journey back was filled with challenges. "Coming back from injury is never easy. There is a unique pressure to it. I am grateful and proud that I managed to get fit again. A lot of hard work went into it, and I am finally seeing the results," Hasan said. He described his return to the Pakistan team as a dream come true and reaffirmed his determination to perform at the highest level. "It feels like a dream has come true. I am very excited and committed to performing well for the team. There is no substitute for hard work," he concluded. Nawaz wants to win Pakistan's aggressive batter Hasan Nawaz on Thursday expressed his strong determination to deliver top performances for the national team. He revealed that he has now been assigned a middle-order role, which he is fully committed to fulfilling. Hasan played a blistering innings of 44 runs off just 22 balls, including four sixes and two fours, in the first T20I against Bangladesh on Wednesday - a knock that played a key role in Pakistan's victory. The 22-year-old also impressed in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10 while playing for Quetta Gladiators, where he finished as the third-highest run-scorer. Hasan amassed 399 runs in the tournament, including one century and three half-centuries. Speaking on the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) podcast, Hasan said that although he has primarily opened the batting throughout his career, he is now ready to adapt to his new responsibility in the middle order. "I have always been an opener. I did not know I could perform this well in the middle order too. But now that I have been given the role, I will try my best to fulfill it," he said. Hasan also shared that he never succumbs to pressure - rather, he thrives under it. "Whether it's domestic cricket or the PSL, I have never felt pressure. I actually play better under pressure, and that is why my performance remains strong." Expressing his ambitions, Hasan said he aims to play and win as many matches as possible for Pakistan. He also dreams of being part of a World Cup-winning squad. "My goal is to play and win more matches for Pakistan. My dream is to be part of the team whenever Pakistan wins a major trophy," he concluded.
India.com
6 days ago
- Business
- India.com
Pakistan is begging for money but spending like billionaire: Star cricketer gifted golden iPhone due to..., his name is...
Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter) In these collection of pictures, why star cricketer is getting golden iPhones in PSL 2025 when Pakistan has been begging for money around the world. Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter) Lahore Qalandars won PSL 2025 title with a win over Quetta Gladiators in the final in Lahore on Sunday. Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter) Zimbabwe all-rounder Sikandar Raza travelled around to help Lahore Qalandars win the final. Raza travelled from England to Pakistan via Dubai within one day to play the final. Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter) Sikandar Raza scored 22 off 7 balls in PSL 2025 to help Lahore Qalandars chase down 202 to win with one ball to spare. Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter) Sikandar Raza was gifted a golden iPhone by Lahore Qalandars after PSL 2025 final. Pakistan has been begging nations for money as well as the World Bank. Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter) Lahore Qalandars is owned by businessman Fawad Rana. He is the managing director of Doha-based QALCO. He and his team Lahore Qalandar introduced PDP (Player Development Program) that discovered players like Haris Rauf, Zaman Khan, Salman Irshad, Danyal Ahmed and Muhammad Naeem Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter) Lahore Qalandars had also gifted golden iPhone to their captain Shaheen Afridi earlier in the PSL 2025 season this year. Pakistan Cricket Board are saving money by not implementing DRS in PSL 2025 and Pakistan-Bangladesh series.
Business Recorder
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Business Recorder
Peaceful holding of PSL final victory for Pakistan: CM
LAHORE: 'The peaceful holding of PSL final is victory for Pakistan and the cricketers playing PSL have set an example of determination and courage,' said Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif while congratulating Lahore Qalandars on winning the final of Pakistan Super League-X (PSL-X). The CM congratulated both Lahore Qalandars and Quetta Gladiators for playing the final even in difficult circumstances. She paid tribute to the administration and law enforcement agencies on the successful organization of the Pakistan Super League, and appreciated their excellent performance The Chief Minister said, 'Cricket is a passion of Pakistanis, it is welcome to see the splendour of cricket grounds restored. Pakistanis are a peace-loving and sports-loving nation.' Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Business Recorder
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Business Recorder
Shaheen Shah Afridi to lead Team of HBL-PSL-X
LAHORE: Pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi, who led Lahore Qalandars to their third title in four years in HBL-PSL last night, has been named captain of the Team of HBL-PSL-X. The team was selected by the esteemed members of the commentary team. The HBL-PSL-X was played across four cities; Karachi, Lahore, Multan and Rawalpindi from 11th April to 25th May. In the final, Qalandars defeated Quetta Gladiators by six wickets at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. The 25 year old Shaheen, not only claimed the Fazal Mahmood Cap for finishing as the highest wicket taker, 19 dismissals in 13 matches, but also leads a team that features two of his Qalandars teammates. Sikandar Raza (11 matches, 254 runs, 2x50s, 10 wickets) and Fakhar Zaman (13 matches, 439 runs, 4x50s) earned their places on the back of stellar performances in the tournament. Gladiators – the winners of the 2019 edition of HBL-PSL are also represented by three players. 23 year old Pakistan international Hasan Nawaz, who was also adjudged best batter of the tournament (12 matches, 399 runs, 1x100, 3x50s) is joined by experienced all-rounder Faheem Ashraf (12 matches, 163 runs, 17 wickets) and 27 year old spinner Abrar Ahmed (12 matches, 17 wickets). Karachi Kings, who secured third place on the points table before losing to Qalandars in Eliminator-1 on 22nd May at Gaddafi Stadium, also have three representatives. Captain David Warner (11 matches, 368 runs, 3x50s), opening partner James Vince (378 runs, 1x100, 3x50s) and pacer Hasan Ali (10 matches, 17 wickets) all feature in the XI. Khushdil Shah (11 matches, 253 runs, 1x50, seven wickets) is named as the 12th man. Islamabad United's Sahibzada Farhan, who earned the Hanif Mohammad Cap for leading the run charts with 449 runs in 12 matches (1x100, 3x50s), is the sole representative from his side. Completing the line-up is Peshawar Zalmi's emerging talent, fast bowler Ali Raza, who took 12 wickets in nine matches. It may be noted that Shaheen Shah Afridi's Lahore Qalandars romped to their third HBL PSL title in four years as they beat Quetta Gladiators by six wickets in a thrilling last-over finale here at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on Sunday night in front of a packed house. The successful 202-run chase by Qalandars is also the highest target surmounted by a team in a T20 final. Squad: Fakhar Zaman (Lahore Qalandars), Sahibzada Farhan (Islamabad United) (wicket-keeper), David Warner (Karachi Kings), James Vince (Karachi Kings), Hasan Nawaz (Quetta Gladiators), Sikandar Raza (Lahore Qalandars), Faheem Ashraf (Quetta Gladiators), Shaheen Shah Afridi (Lahore Qalandars) (captain), Hasan Ali (Karachi Kings), Ali Raza (Peshawar Zalmi) (emerging), Abrar Ahmed (Quetta Gladiators), Khushdil Shah (Karachi Kings) (12th). Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Kuwait Times
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Kuwait Times
Raza jets in 10 minutes before toss to lead Lahore to PSL title
LAHORE: Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari (3rdR) hands over the trophy to Lahore Qalanders' captain Shaheen Shah Afridi (L) during the victory ceremony at the end of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) Twenty20 final cricket match between Lahore Qalandars and Quetta Gladiators at the Qaddafi Cricket Stadium in Lahore on May 25, 2025. – AFP LAHORE: Sikandar Raza hit the winning runs to seal the Pakistan Super League title for Lahore Qalandars on Sunday, having landed just 10 minutes before the toss after a mad dash from England. The 39-year-old was carried off the field on the shoulders of his celebrating teammates after having jumped on a plane to Pakistan straight after Zimbabwe's innings defeat in the Nottingham Test on Saturday. Raza hit 22 not out with two sixes and two fours to give the home team a thrilling six-wicket victory over Quetta Gladiators with one ball to spare. 'Had dinner in Birmingham, breakfast in Dubai, drove to Abu Dhabi for lunch, took a flight and had dinner in Pakistan,' said Raza, who scored a half-century in his country's heavy defeat to England. 'I guess this is the life of a professional cricketer, and I'm truly humbled and blessed to have that life.' Needing 13 off the last over to complete a 202-run chase, Raza struck a six and a four to help seal the title. Sri Lankan Kusal Perera led the chase with an undefeated 31-ball 62 studded with five boundaries and four sixes, adding 59 runs during the unbroken fifth-wicket stand. Opener Mohammad Naeem scored 46, with half a dozen sixes and one boundary, and Abdullah Shafique hit 41 to set Lahore on course to make the highest successful chase in a PSL final. Lahore sealed their third title following triumphs in 2022 and 2023. Hasan Nawaz scored a brilliant 76 to lift Quetta to 201-9 after they won the toss and batted. Coming in at 21-2, Nawaz added 67 for the fourth wicket with Avishka Fernando (29) and 46 with Dinesh Chandimal (22). Skipper Shaheen Shah Afridi was the pick of Lahore's bowlers with 3-24. It was Faheem Ashraf (28) who lifted Quetta past 200, taking 23 off the last over from Salman Mirza. The six-team PSL was suspended on May 9 following the conflict between Pakistan and India. The league resumed on May 17 after a ceasefire between the two countries. – AFP
