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BBC News
21-05-2025
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- BBC News
Quetta seal PSL final spot with win over Islamabad
Table-toppers Quetta Gladiators progressed to the final of the Pakistan Super League with a 30-run win over second-placed Islamabad United in the qualifier the first match of the end of season play-offs, Islamabad were bowled out for 179 in the final over while pursuing Allen (41) drove the start of the Quetta innings, while Faheem Ashraf (45) and Dinesh Chandimal (48 not out) added 95 to push on from a precarious was caught off the bowling of Salman Irshad from the penultimate ball of the innings as the league leaders closed on reply started well, with Sahibzada Farhan (52) and Rassie van der Dussen (35) adding 71 after Alex Hales was bowled by Faheem for a two-ball wickets left the early season leaders on 101-3, and from there the innings stalled. Salman Ali Agha struck hit 44 from 26 deliveries prior to being caught off Usman Tariq, who took 3-32, but five more batters were dismissed for single figures as Islamabad fell short of their will now face the winner of Thursday's first eliminator match between Karachi Kings and Lahore Qalanders, who finished third and fourth in the regular season, with the winners of that game playing Quetta in the final on PSL fixtures & results
BBC News
18-05-2025
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- 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
09-05-2025
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- Express Tribune
Usman Tariq cleared to bowl again
Usman Tariq was reported for suspect action during the game against Lahore Qalandars. Photo: PCB/file Quetta Gladiators' spinner Usman Tariq has been officially cleared of having a suspect bowling action, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed on Wednesday. Tariq had been reported by on-field umpires Ahsan Raza and Chris Brown during a PSL 10 match between Quetta Gladiators and Lahore Qalandars at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on April 13. Although allowed to continue bowling under league rules, he was sidelined by the team, which requested the PCB to arrange for testing of his action. Following the request, Tariq underwent an official assessment at the PCB-accredited biomechanics lab in Lahore, where his bowling action was found to be legal. "Quetta Gladiators spinner Usman Tariq, who was earlier reported for a suspect bowling action, has cleared his bowling assessment after undergoing testing at the PCB-accredited biomechanics lab in Lahore," read the PCB's official statement. "Usman was reported for a suspect bowling action on 13 April during an HBL PSL X match against Lahore Qalandars. Following this, the Quetta Gladiators management requested the PCB to allow the bowler to undergo testing, consequent to which he has cleared the bowling assessment," the statement added. This was the second time Tariq had been reported during a PSL season. He was previously flagged in PSL 9 during a match against Karachi Kings, where umpires Richard Illingworth and Asif Yaqoob raised concerns about his action. After a quiet run in the 2024 season, where he took just two wickets in five games, Tariq has shown better form this year, claiming three wickets in two matches so far. His clearance comes as a boost for Quetta Gladiators, who currently top the PSL 10 points table with 13 points from nine games and are assured of a top-two finish going into the playoffs.
Business Recorder
07-05-2025
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- Business Recorder
PSL 10: Quetta Gladiators' Usman Tariq clears bowling action
Quetta Gladiators spinner Usman Tariq has cleared his bowling assessment after undergoing testing at the PCB-accredited biomechanics lab in Lahore, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed on Wednesday. Usman was reported for a suspect bowling action on 13 April during an HBL PSL X match against Lahore Qalandars. Following this, the Quetta Gladiators management requested the PCB to allow the bowler to undergo testing, consequent to which he has cleared the bowling assessment. Following the report, the right-arm spinner was barred from bowling in subsequent matches pending assessment. However, he has now been cleared to resume bowling. Usman Tariq of Quetta Gladiators reported for suspect action Tariq had also been reported for a suspect bowling action during the previous edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL 9). At the time, following a review at the National Cricket Academy in Lahore, Tariq was permitted to continue bowling for the remainder of the tournament. This year, after being reported again during PSL 10, the mystery spinner underwent assessment at the PCB-accredited biomechanics lab in Lahore and has now been cleared to resume bowling.
Express Tribune
14-04-2025
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- Express Tribune
Usman Tariq reported for suspect action
Usman Tariq was reported for suspect action during the game against Lahore Qalandars. Photo: PCB/file Quetta Gladiators spinner Usman Tariq was reported for a suspect bowling action by on-field umpires Ahsan Raza and Chris Brown during his side's PSL 10 match against Lahore Qalandars at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Sunday. As per the rules, Usman is allowed to continue bowling in future matches. However, if he is reported again, he will be suspended from bowling and will need to obtain clearance from an ICC-accredited lab before resuming. This is the second time in his PSL career that the mystery spinner has been reported for a suspect action. He was previously flagged during the ninth edition of the Pakistan Super League in a match against Karachi Kings. Richard Illingworth and Asif Yaqoob were the on-field umpires during that game. The 2024 edition ended on a disappointing note for the 27-year-old, as he managed to take just two wickets in five matches. In the ongoing tenth edition, he has played two matches so far and picked up three wickets. It is worth mentioning that the Saud Shakeel-led Quetta Gladiators were recently defeated by the two-time PSL champions, Lahore Qalandars, in their second match of the tournament by 79 runs at the Pindi Cricket Stadium. Chasing a daunting target of 220, Quetta Gladiators were bowled out for just 140, falling to a dominant all-round performance by Lahore Qalandars. Shaheen Afridi gave his side a flying start, removing Saud Shakeel for just one run in the opening over. Asif Afridi then dismissed Hassan Nawaz for one, before Shaheen struck again, sending Finn Allen back for a duck. Quetta slumped to 9-3 in just 3.2 overs. Rilee Rossouw and Kusal Mendis attempted a recovery with a 45-run partnership. Mendis smashed 28 off 14 balls before falling to Haris Rauf, leaving Quetta at 54-4. Rossouw kept the fight alive, scoring a brisk 44 off 19 ballsfeaturing four boundaries and four sixesbefore Rishad Hossain claimed his maiden PSL wicket to end the resistance. The collapse continued as Sikandar Raza removed Shoaib Malik for 14 and Akeal Hosein in the same over. Rishad returned to dismiss Mohammad Amir and Abrar Ahmed, completing his three-wicket haul. Asif Afridi wrapped up the tail as Lahore sealed a commanding 110-run victory. Earlier, Lahore Qalandars posted an imposing total of 220, powered by Fakhar Zaman's 67 off 39 balls and Sam Billings' explosive 50 off just 19. Despite two wickets each from Akeal Hosein and Abrar Ahmed, Quetta failed to mount a significant challenge.
