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This week's highlights (Feb 22 - 28, 2016)

International Cricket | Feburary 27, 2016

Asia Cup, 2016: 4th T20I - Interview - Azhar Mahmood

Source: BCCI


International Cricket | Feburary 27, 2016

Mahmood all praise for Pak pace battery

It is a lip smacking Pakistan bowling line-up. You’ve got pace, you’ve got variety and you have a seven-footer snaring down the batsman’s throat sending canons on to the pitch from a great height.

Source: BCCI


International Cricket | Feburary 26, 2016

PSL brings in remarkable TV figures

The inaugural Pakistan Super League has been an unexpected success, even though all the matches were played in the United Arab Emirates due to security risks.

Source: Cricket Australia


International Cricket | Feburary 26, 2016

Pakistan Super League: Success translates to joy in any language

Quetta had set us a tough total of 174 and our team was quiet. Too quiet for my liking. As head coach of Islamabad United, I could feel the doubt within the team. I hate huge dressing rooms as players can hide when under pressure and I felt some were hiding. 

Source: The Sydney Morning Herald


International Cricket | Feburary 25, 2016

PSL success in UAE brings cheers to millions of cricket-starved fans in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Cricket Board received an overwhelming response from millions of cricket-starved fans, even if it didn’t succeed in spotting a new fast bowler or unearth a new batting star in its inaugural professional Twenty20 league in the UAE.

Source: Gulf Today


International Cricket | Feburary 25, 2016

PSL T20 'a victory for people of Pakistan'

The Pakistan Cricket Board received an overwhelming response from millions of cricket-starved fans, even if it didn't succeed in spotting a new fast bowler or unearth a new batting star in its inaugural professional Twenty20 league in the United Arab Emirates.

Source: Emirates 247


International Cricket | Feburary 25, 2016

Sethi, Misbah hope to bring PSL to Pakistan

KARACHI: A full house at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium watched Islamabad United tame Quetta Gladiators in the final of the inaugural Pakistan Super League on Tuesday night.

Source: The News


International Cricket | Feburary 24, 2016

NAJAM SETHI CONFIDENT OF TAKING PSL TO PAKISTAN

ISLAMABAD: Najam Sethi, the chairman of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) is hopeful that the success of the PSL will lead to international cricket returning to the country in the near future.

Source: Business Recorder


International Cricket | Feburary 24, 2016

PSL’s success is the victory of the fans: Sethi

Dubai: Najam Sethi, the chairman of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) has termed the success of the PSL’s first edition as the victory of Pakistan and its fans.

Source: Gulf News


International Cricket | Feburary 23, 2016

World T20: Sharjeel in contention for Pakistan spot after blistering ton in PSL

Opener Sharjeel Khan is on the verge of making a last minute entry into the Pakistan squad for the upcoming Asia Cup and World T20 after smashing a blistering 117 off 62 balls for Islamabad United in the third Qualifying Final of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) on Sunday...

Source: Dawn


International Cricket | Feburary 23, 2016

Dubai: The Pakistan Super League (PSL) concluded at Dubai International Stadium with a colourful closing ceremony after 20 days of high-octane cricket at the Dubai International Stadium. Quetta Gladiators and Islamabad United later battled it out in the final for the glittering crystal trophy designed by Swarovski.

Source: Gulf News