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Australian players are likely to miss ODI series vs Pakistan due to IPL. (FILE PHOTO: Reuters)

IPL to hit Pakistan cricket with several Australian players likely to miss ODI series

May 07, 2026 5:12 pm

Three-match rubber in Rawalpindi and Lahore to begin the day before Ahmedabad final; many Aussies feature in teams in playoff race

Peshawar Zalmi captain and top scorer Babar Azam is hoisted in the air by his teammates as they celebrate their PSL title. (Photo: PSL Media)

'Tension na lein, teeno format kheloonga': Babar Azam shuts down talk of him not playing all 3 formats for Pakistan

May 04, 2026 10:03 am

Babar Azam scored 588 runs in the season from 11 games to emerge as the top scorer. He was also the only batter to score two centuries in PSL 11.

Peshawar Zalmi's Babar Azam celebrates his century in the PSL. (Screengrab via PSL/X)

'World of difference between PSL and international cricket': Basit Ali puts Babar Azam's century in context

April 21, 2026 12:37 pm

Can Pakistan Super League leaders Peshawar Zalmi defeat IPL's Punjab Kings? Former Pakistan player raises eyebrows with his take

Dasun Shanaka signed by Rajasthan Royals a day later as a replacement for injured England all-rounder Sam Curran. (BCCI/Creimas Photo)

Shanaka draws Pakistan Cricket Board ire for joining IPL after quitting PSL

April 20, 2026 8:15 pm

Days after Blessing Muzarabani was banned for two years from playing in the PSL, Dasun Shanaka has been banned from playing in the league next season.

Moeen Ali opened up on why he chose the PSL over IPL. (Reuters Photo)

‘Last IPL, I barely got to bat, just twice…’: Moeen Ali on skipping IPL 2026 for PSL

April 19, 2026 12:17 pm

The 38-year-old, who played for Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL last season, did not enrol for IPL mini auction last year and signed up for PSL side Karachi Kings this year

Muzarabani was signed by Islamabad United for the upcoming PSL season but later decided to pursue an opportunity with KKR in the IPL. (KKR)

Blessing Muzarabani handed two-year PSL ban after pulling out for IPL

April 14, 2026 4:17 pm

Blessing Muzarabani had been signed by Islamabad United for the upcoming PSL edition, but later opted out to take up an opportunity in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Former Pakistan captain Misbah ul Haq. (File photo)

Pakistan national team selector Misbah-ul-Haq forced to defend himself for working with PSL franchise

April 11, 2026 12:11 am

Misbah defended his involvement with Peshawar Zalmi despite being a paid national selector and batting consultant with the PCB by pointing out that he signed a contract with Zalmi before becoming a national selector

Punjab Police have accused Shaheen Afridi (in pic)and Sikandar Raza of ‘serious breach of established security protocols’ and ‘disregarding directives’. (AP Photo)

PSL 2026: Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sikandar Raza in trouble for security breach

March 30, 2026 12:06 pm

Punjab Police accuse the two international cricketers of escorting four visitors to the floor of their hotel rooms without necessary permission and accuse them of breaching protocols.

Sri Lanka skipper Dasun Shanaka in action during T20 World Cup. (PHOTO: AP)

IPL vs PSL: Dasun Shanaka ditches Lahore Qalandars for Rajasthan Royals even as PCB warns players of action

March 22, 2026 8:03 pm

In Shanaka’s case, he will reportedly replace Curran who was ruled out of the IPL with a groin issue.

Pakistan's Interior Minister and Chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board Mohsin Naqvi speaks during a press conference regarding upcoming Pakistan Super League cricket tournament, in Lahore, Pakistan, Sunday, March 22, 2026. (AP Photo)

Why PSL 2026 will start with no fans in the stands, no opening ceremony, and will be restricted to just two venues

March 23, 2026 7:52 am

These ‘austerity’ measures are an indirect result of Israel and USA’s war with Iran. The war in West Asia had led to an ongoing fuel crisis leading the Pakistan government to limit movement of the public in the country.

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PSL 2018 Final: Islamabad United beat Peshawar Zalmi in Karachi

April 01, 2018 4:47 pm

Islamabad United will take on Peshawar Zalmi at National Stadium in Karachi in the final of the Pakistan Super League 2018 on Sunday.

PSL 2018: Foreign players land in Pakistan for playoffs, final

March 20, 2018 4:59 pm

The eliminators are scheduled to take place in Lahore on March 20 and 21 respectively while the final will be held in Karachi on March 25. Islamabad United who topped the table have already made a place in the final.