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href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1391411/qalandars-vs-gladiators-which-side-will-bounce-back-from-their-opening-match-defeats" class="story__link">Qalandars vs Gladiators: Which side will bounce back from their opening match defeats?</a></h2>  <div class="story__excerpt size-six lg-size-eight xl-size-nine font--lato pb-2">Both teams were disappointing in their respective opening games of the PSL 2018. </div> <div class=" "><span class="story__time size-three text--300 caps font--lato float-right ">February 24, 2018</span> </div></article>  </div> <div class="col-md-5 col-12">  <article class="box story mb-2 pb-2 border--bottom" data-id="1391426" data-layout="story">  <figure class="media media--focus media--stretch col-2 float-right px-0 ml-1"> <div class="media__item media__item--100 "><a title="" 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data-layout="story">  <figure class="media media--focus media--stretch col-2 float-right px-0 ml-1"> <div class="media__item media__item--100 "><a title="" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1391410/islamabad-united-vs-peshawar-zalmi-which-of-the-two-former-champions-will-emerge-victorious-today"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003im_/https://i.dawn.com/thumbnail/2018/02/5a91126a31404.jpg" alt="Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi: Which of the two former champions will emerge victorious today?"/></a></div> </figure>  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1391410" class="story__title size-six md-size-five xl-size-six font--lato pt-0 "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1391410/islamabad-united-vs-peshawar-zalmi-which-of-the-two-former-champions-will-emerge-victorious-today" class="story__link">Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi: Which of the two former champions will emerge victorious today?</a></h2>  <div class="story__excerpt size-five md-size-four xl-size-five font--lato ">Will Zalmi's Wahab Riaz be enough to keep the United batting line-up contained? </div> </article>   <article class="box story mb-2 pb-2 border--bottom" data-id="1391225" data-layout="story">  <figure class="media media--focus media--stretch col-2 float-right px-0 ml-1"> <div class="media__item media__item--100 "><a title="" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1391225/junaid-khan-the-hat-trick-hero-as-multan-sultans-dream-start-to-psl-2018-continues"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003im_/https://i.dawn.com/thumbnail/2018/02/5a906b646f592.jpg" alt="Junaid Khan the hat-trick hero as Multan Sultans’ dream start to PSL 2018 continues"/></a></div> </figure>  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1391225" class="story__title size-six md-size-five xl-size-six font--lato pt-0 "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1391225/junaid-khan-the-hat-trick-hero-as-multan-sultans-dream-start-to-psl-2018-continues" class="story__link">Junaid Khan the hat-trick hero as Multan Sultans’ dream start to PSL 2018 continues</a></h2>  <div class="story__excerpt size-five md-size-four xl-size-five font--lato ">League’s newest franchise inflict 43-run defeat on Lahore Qalandars, who lost seven wickets for just four runs. </div> </article>   <article class="box story mb-2 pb-2 border--bottom" data-id="1391198" data-layout="story">  <figure class="media media--focus media--stretch col-2 float-right px-0 ml-1"> <div class="media__item media__item--100 "><a title="" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1391198/qalandars-vs-sultans-can-the-league-newcomers-make-it-two-wins-out-of-two"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003im_/https://i.dawn.com/thumbnail/2018/02/5a8fc1d2a47aa.jpg" alt="Qalandars vs Sultans: Can the league newcomers make it two wins out of two?"/></a></div> </figure>  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1391198" class="story__title size-six md-size-five xl-size-six font--lato pt-0 "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1391198/qalandars-vs-sultans-can-the-league-newcomers-make-it-two-wins-out-of-two" class="story__link">Qalandars vs Sultans: Can the league newcomers make it two wins out of two?</a></h2>  <div class="story__excerpt size-five md-size-four xl-size-five font--lato ">Sultans' ability to ruffle the opponents' feathers was evident from the PSL 2018's opening match. </div> </article>  </div> <div class="col-12">   <div class="ad border--bottom p-1" aria-hidden="true"> <div class="js-ad clearfix" style="max-width:728px;padding-bottom:12.362637362637%;text-align:center;margin:0 auto;overflow:hidden;"> <div class="radWrapper ad__wrapper"> <div id="div-gpt-ad-1455520357400-2" class="ad__wrapper__slot" style="width:728px;position:absolute"> <script>googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1455520357400-2'); });</script> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="mt-6 modifier--psl2018"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-offset-1 col-md-10 col-12 px-4"> <div class="px-2 theme--white" style="box-shadow: 0px 18px 36px -10px black; margin-top: -3px;"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-9 col-12">  <article class="box story mb-2 pb-2 border--bottom" data-id="1391217" data-layout="story">  <figure class="media media--left media--stretch col-sm-8 col-12 px-0 "> <div class="media__item "><a title="" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1391217/karachi-kings-start-psl-2018-campaign-with-19-run-win-over-quetta-gladiators"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003im_/https://i.dawn.com/medium/2018/02/5a90285bb956a.jpg" alt="Karachi Kings start PSL 2018 campaign with 19-run win over Quetta Gladiators"/></a></div> </figure>  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1391217" class="story__title size-nine md-size-seven lg-size-nine font--lato "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1391217/karachi-kings-start-psl-2018-campaign-with-19-run-win-over-quetta-gladiators" class="story__link">Karachi Kings start PSL 2018 campaign with 19-run win over Quetta Gladiators</a></h2>  <div class="story__excerpt size-six md-size-four lg-size-six font--lato pb-2">The Kings’ powerful bowling unit helps side defend 150-run target. </div> <div class=" "><span class="story__time size-two text--300 caps font--lato float-right "><span class="timestamp--label">Updated</span> February 23, 2018</span> </div></article>  </div> <div class="col-md-3 col-12">  <article class="box story mb-2 pb-2 border--bottom" data-id="1391211" data-layout="story">  <figure class="media media--stretch col-12 px-0 "> <div class="media__item "><a title="" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1391211/twitter-is-not-impressed-by-jason-derulos-psl-performance"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003im_/https://i.dawn.com/medium/2018/02/5a8fe748cb15b.jpg" alt="Twitter is not impressed by Jason Derulo&#39;s PSL performance"/></a></div> </figure> <div class="clearfix"></div>  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1391211" class="story__title size-eight md-size-five lg-size-seven font--lato "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1391211/twitter-is-not-impressed-by-jason-derulos-psl-performance" class="story__link">Twitter is not impressed by Jason Derulo's PSL performance</a></h2>  <div class="story__excerpt size-five md-size-four lg-size-five font--lato pb-2">Does this mean the charm of 'foreign artists' is wearing off in Pakistan? </div> <span class="story__time size-two text--300 caps font--lato ">February 23, 2018</span> </article>  </div> <div class="col-12"> <div class=" slideshow--list mt-2"> <div class="clear--both"> <div class="slideshow--row__item active float-left" data-id="0" style="float:left;width:24%;margin-right:1.3333333333333%;">  <article class="box story mb-2 pb-2 border--bottom equalize" data-id="1391194" data-layout="story">  <figure class="media media--stretch col-12 px-0 "> <div class="media__item "><a title="" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1391194/quetta-gladiators-vs-karachi-kings-which-of-the-two-batting-sides-will-take-the-game"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003im_/https://i.dawn.com/medium/2018/02/5a8fb1ee6a9b8.jpg" alt="Quetta Gladiators vs Karachi Kings: Which of the two batting sides will take the game?"/></a></div> </figure> <div class="clearfix"></div>  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1391194" class="story__title size-eight sm-size-six font--lato "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1391194/quetta-gladiators-vs-karachi-kings-which-of-the-two-batting-sides-will-take-the-game" class="story__link">Quetta Gladiators vs Karachi Kings: Which of the two batting sides will take the game?</a></h2>  <div class="story__excerpt size-six sm-size-five font--lato pb-2">The Gladiators have Peterson, Sarfraz and Watson; the Kings will feature Babar, Bopara and Morgan. </div> <span class="story__time size-two text--300 caps font--lato "><span class="timestamp--label">Updated</span> February 23, 2018</span> </article>  </div> <div class="slideshow--row__item float-left" data-id="1" style="float:left;width:24%;margin-right:1.3333333333333%;">  <article class="box story mb-2 pb-2 border--bottom equalize" data-id="1391139" data-layout="story">  <figure class="media media--stretch col-12 px-0 "> <div class="media__item "><a title="" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1391139/pietersen-to-quit-cricket-after-psl"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003im_/https://i.dawn.com/medium/2018/02/5a8f869bdc175.jpg" alt="Pietersen to quit cricket after PSL"/></a></div> </figure> <div class="clearfix"></div>  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1391139" class="story__title size-eight sm-size-six font--lato "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1391139/pietersen-to-quit-cricket-after-psl" class="story__link">Pietersen to quit cricket after PSL</a></h2>  <div class="story__excerpt size-six sm-size-five font--lato pb-2">Pietersen has been playing white-ball cricket across the world since being exiled from the England fold in 2014. </div> <span class="story__time size-two text--300 caps font--lato "><span class="timestamp--label">Updated</span> February 23, 2018</span> </article>  </div> <div class="slideshow--row__item float-left" data-id="2" style="float:left;width:24%;margin-right:1.3333333333333%;">  <article class="box story mb-2 pb-2 border--bottom equalize" data-id="1391141" data-layout="story">  <figure class="media media--stretch col-12 px-0 "> <div class="media__item "><a title="" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1391141/psl-second-only-to-ipl-says-ramiz"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003im_/https://i.dawn.com/medium/2018/02/5a8f85e4b191a.jpg" alt="PSL second only to IPL, says Ramiz"/></a></div> </figure> <div class="clearfix"></div>  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1391141" class="story__title size-eight sm-size-six font--lato "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1391141/psl-second-only-to-ipl-says-ramiz" class="story__link">PSL second only to IPL, says Ramiz</a></h2>  <div class="story__excerpt size-six sm-size-five font--lato pb-2">Ramiz believes this edition of the PSL will take it to even more unprecedented heights. </div> <span class="story__time size-two text--300 caps font--lato "><span class="timestamp--label">Updated</span> February 23, 2018</span> </article>  </div> <div class="slideshow--row__item float-left" data-id="3" style="float:left;width:24%;">  <article class="box story mb-2 pb-2 border--bottom equalize" data-id="1391021" data-layout="story">  <figure class="media media--stretch col-12 px-0 "> <div class="media__item "><a title="" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1391021/newcomers-sultans-thrash-peshawar-zalmi-by-7-wickets-in-psl-2018-opener"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003im_/https://i.dawn.com/medium/2018/02/5a8f2d89ba563.jpg" alt="Newcomers Sultans thrash Peshawar Zalmi by 7 wickets in PSL 2018 opener"/></a></div> </figure> <div class="clearfix"></div>  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1391021" class="story__title size-eight sm-size-six font--lato "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1391021/newcomers-sultans-thrash-peshawar-zalmi-by-7-wickets-in-psl-2018-opener" class="story__link">Newcomers Sultans thrash Peshawar Zalmi by 7 wickets in PSL 2018 opener</a></h2>  <div class="story__excerpt size-six sm-size-five font--lato pb-2">Sangakkara named man of the match as debutants start their T20 journey with an upset victory over defending champions. </div> <span class="story__time size-two text--300 caps font--lato "><span class="timestamp--label">Updated</span> February 22, 2018</span> </article>  </div> </div><div class="clear--both"> </div></div> </div> <div class="col-12"> <div class=" slideshow--list mt-2"> <div class="clear--both"> <div class="slideshow--row__item active float-left" data-id="0" style="float:left;width:32.333333333333%;margin-right:1.5%;">  <article class="box story mb-2 pb-2 border--bottom equalize" data-id="1391015" data-layout="story">  <figure class="media media--stretch col-12 px-0 "> <div class="media__item "><a title="" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1391015/music-festivities-and-fireworks-aplenty-at-psl-2018-opening-ceremony-in-dubai"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003im_/https://i.dawn.com/medium/2018/02/5a8f1c5d1c6ca.jpg" alt="Music, festivities and fireworks aplenty at PSL 2018 opening ceremony in Dubai"/></a></div> </figure> <div class="clearfix"></div>  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1391015" class="story__title size-eight sm-size-six font--lato "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1391015/music-festivities-and-fireworks-aplenty-at-psl-2018-opening-ceremony-in-dubai" class="story__link">Music, festivities and fireworks aplenty at PSL 2018 opening ceremony in Dubai</a></h2>  <div class="story__excerpt size-six sm-size-five font--lato pb-2">Abida Parveen, Jason Derulo and others perform at the star-studded event. </div> <span class="story__time size-two text--300 caps font--lato "><span class="timestamp--label">Updated</span> February 22, 2018</span> </article>  </div> <div class="slideshow--row__item float-left" data-id="1" style="float:left;width:32.333333333333%;margin-right:1.5%;">  <article class="box story mb-2 pb-2 border--bottom equalize" data-id="1390996" data-layout="story">  <figure class="media media--stretch col-12 px-0 "> <div class="media__item "><a title="" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1390996/multan-sultans-peshawar-zalmi-set-sights-on-victory-in-todays-psl-2018-opener"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003im_/https://i.dawn.com/medium/2018/02/5a8e5aab7cb8d.jpg" alt="Multan Sultans, Peshawar Zalmi set sights on victory in today&#39;s PSL 2018 opener"/></a></div> </figure> <div class="clearfix"></div>  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1390996" class="story__title size-eight sm-size-six font--lato "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1390996/multan-sultans-peshawar-zalmi-set-sights-on-victory-in-todays-psl-2018-opener" class="story__link">Multan Sultans, Peshawar Zalmi set sights on victory in today's PSL 2018 opener</a></h2>  <div class="story__excerpt size-six sm-size-five font--lato pb-2">"We will fight to the last ball and give it our best shot," says Multan skipper Shoaib Malik. </div> <span class="story__time size-two text--300 caps font--lato "><span class="timestamp--label">Updated</span> February 22, 2018</span> </article>  </div> <div class="slideshow--row__item float-left" data-id="2" style="float:left;width:32.333333333333%;">  <article class="box story mb-2 pb-2 border--bottom equalize" data-id="1390679" data-layout="story">  <figure class="media media--stretch col-12 px-0 "> <div class="media__item "><a title="" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1390679/psl-carnival-brings-more-than-just-cricket-for-pakistan"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003im_/https://i.dawn.com/medium/2018/02/5a8cfd2f2c43f.jpg" alt="PSL carnival brings more than just cricket for Pakistan"/></a></div> </figure> <div class="clearfix"></div>  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1390679" class="story__title size-eight sm-size-six font--lato "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1390679/psl-carnival-brings-more-than-just-cricket-for-pakistan" class="story__link">PSL carnival brings more than just cricket for Pakistan</a></h2>  <div class="story__excerpt size-six sm-size-five font--lato pb-2">If everything goes according to plan, this PSL will do more wonders for Pakistan cricket than the previous one. </div> <span class="story__time size-two text--300 caps font--lato ">February 22, 2018</span> </article>  </div> </div><div class="clear--both"> <div class="slideshow--row__item float-left" data-id="3" style="float:left;width:32.333333333333%;margin-right:1.5%;">  <article class="box story mb-2 pb-2 border--bottom equalize" data-id="1390881" data-layout="story">  <figure class="media media--stretch col-12 px-0 " data-focus-x="49.551%" data-focus-y="46.875%"> <div class="media__item "><a title="" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1390881/pakistan-super-league-2018-kicks-off-today-heres-whats-in-store"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003im_/https://i.dawn.com/medium/2018/02/5a8de3e68bc6e.jpg?r=1627498826" alt="Pakistan Super League 2018 kicks off today – here&#39;s what&#39;s in store"/></a></div> </figure> <div class="clearfix"></div>  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1390881" class="story__title size-eight sm-size-six font--lato "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1390881/pakistan-super-league-2018-kicks-off-today-heres-whats-in-store" class="story__link">Pakistan Super League 2018 kicks off today – here's what's in store</a></h2>  <div class="story__excerpt size-six sm-size-five font--lato pb-2">Multan Sultans and defending champions Peshawar Zalmi face each other in the season opener. </div> <span class="story__time size-two text--300 caps font--lato "><span class="timestamp--label">Updated</span> February 22, 2018</span> </article>  </div> <div class="slideshow--row__item float-left" data-id="4" style="float:left;width:32.333333333333%;margin-right:1.5%;">  <article class="box story mb-2 pb-2 border--bottom equalize" data-id="1390851" data-layout="story">  <figure class="media media--stretch col-12 px-0 "> <div class="media__item "><a title="" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1390851/injured-lynn-ruled-out-of-psl"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003im_/https://i.dawn.com/medium/2018/02/5a8e3c22af769.jpg" alt="Injured Lynn ruled out of PSL"/></a></div> </figure> <div class="clearfix"></div>  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1390851" class="story__title size-eight sm-size-six font--lato "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1390851/injured-lynn-ruled-out-of-psl" class="story__link">Injured Lynn ruled out of PSL</a></h2>  <div class="story__excerpt size-six sm-size-five font--lato pb-2">The fluent right-hander, who was to represent Lahore Qalandars in PSL, disappointed at not being able to participate. </div> <span class="story__time size-two text--300 caps font--lato "><span class="timestamp--label">Updated</span> February 22, 2018</span> </article>  </div> <div class="slideshow--row__item float-left" data-id="5" style="float:left;width:32.333333333333%;">  <article class="box story mb-2 pb-2 border--bottom equalize" data-id="1390848" data-layout="story">  <figure class="media media--stretch col-12 px-0 "> <div class="media__item "><a title="" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1390848/psl-despite-its-critics-is-a-change-for-good"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003im_/https://i.dawn.com/medium/2018/02/5a8e3d1366168.jpg" alt="PSL, despite its critics, is a change for good"/></a></div> </figure> <div class="clearfix"></div>  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1390848" class="story__title size-eight sm-size-six font--lato "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1390848/psl-despite-its-critics-is-a-change-for-good" class="story__link">PSL, despite its critics, is a change for good</a></h2>  <div class="story__excerpt size-six sm-size-five font--lato pb-2">By experience we have learned that such a change does work for the better most of the time, if not always. </div> <span class="story__time size-two text--300 caps font--lato "><span class="timestamp--label">Updated</span> February 22, 2018</span> </article>  </div> </div><div class="clear--both"> <div class="slideshow--row__item float-left" data-id="6" style="float:left;width:32.333333333333%;margin-right:1.5%;">  <article class="box story mb-2 pb-2 border--bottom equalize" data-id="1390852" data-layout="story">  <figure class="media media--stretch col-12 px-0 "> <div class="media__item "><a title="" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1390852/psls-biggest-edition-set-to-explode-as-peshawar-begin-title-defence"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003im_/https://i.dawn.com/medium/2018/02/5a8dbabda58d8.jpg" alt="PSL’s biggest edition set to explode as Peshawar begin title defence"/></a></div> </figure> <div class="clearfix"></div>  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1390852" class="story__title size-eight sm-size-six font--lato "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1390852/psls-biggest-edition-set-to-explode-as-peshawar-begin-title-defence" class="story__link">PSL’s biggest edition set to explode as Peshawar begin title defence</a></h2>  <div class="story__excerpt size-six sm-size-five font--lato pb-2">The most expensive PSL franchise at $5.2m per annum, Multan Sultans will be keen to make early impression. </div> <span class="story__time size-two text--300 caps font--lato "><span class="timestamp--label">Updated</span> February 22, 2018</span> </article>  </div> <div class="slideshow--row__item float-left" data-id="7" style="float:left;width:32.333333333333%;margin-right:1.5%;">  <article class="box story mb-2 pb-2 border--bottom equalize" data-id="1390849" data-layout="story">  <figure class="media media--stretch col-12 px-0 " data-focus-x="0%" data-focus-y="0%"> <div class="media__item "><a title="" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1390849/optimism-aplenty-as-nsk-renovation-work-for-final-speeds-up"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003im_/https://i.dawn.com/medium/2018/02/5a8dba484ffb8.jpg" alt="Optimism aplenty as NSK renovation work for final speeds up"/></a></div> </figure> <div class="clearfix"></div>  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1390849" class="story__title size-eight sm-size-six font--lato "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1390849/optimism-aplenty-as-nsk-renovation-work-for-final-speeds-up" class="story__link">Optimism aplenty as NSK renovation work for final speeds up</a></h2>  <div class="story__excerpt size-six sm-size-five font--lato pb-2">The National Stadium that has been the talk of the town with growing excitement amongst the fans of the game. </div> <span class="story__time size-two text--300 caps font--lato "><span class="timestamp--label">Updated</span> February 22, 2018</span> </article>  </div> <div class="slideshow--row__item float-left" data-id="8" style="float:left;width:32.333333333333%;">  <article class="box story mb-2 pb-2 border--bottom equalize" data-id="1390830" data-layout="story">  <figure class="media media--stretch col-12 px-0 "> <div class="media__item "><a title="" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1390830/players-activities-to-be-monitored-as-pcbs-code-of-conduct-for-psl-goes-into-effect"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003im_/https://i.dawn.com/medium/2018/02/5a8db05663419.jpg" alt="Players&#39; activities to be monitored as PCB&#39;s code of conduct for PSL goes into effect"/></a></div> </figure> <div class="clearfix"></div>  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1390830" class="story__title size-eight sm-size-six font--lato "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1390830/players-activities-to-be-monitored-as-pcbs-code-of-conduct-for-psl-goes-into-effect" class="story__link">Players' activities to be monitored as PCB's code of conduct for PSL goes into effect</a></h2>  <div class="story__excerpt size-six sm-size-five font--lato pb-2">The players are no longer allowed to go on personal trips and can only travel with their teams. </div> <span class="story__time size-two text--300 caps font--lato "><span class="timestamp--label">Updated</span> February 21, 2018</span> </article>  </div> </div><div class="clear--both"> <div class="slideshow--row__item float-left" data-id="9" style="float:left;width:32.333333333333%;margin-right:1.5%;">  <article class="box story mb-2 pb-2 border--bottom equalize" data-id="1390829" data-layout="story">  <figure class="media media--stretch col-12 px-0 "> <div class="media__item "><a title="" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1390829/all-set-for-psl-frenzy-to-take-over-pakistan"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003im_/https://i.dawn.com/medium/2018/02/5a8da30354ecc.jpg" alt="All set for PSL frenzy to take over Pakistan"/></a></div> </figure> <div class="clearfix"></div>  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1390829" class="story__title size-eight sm-size-six font--lato "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1390829/all-set-for-psl-frenzy-to-take-over-pakistan" class="story__link">All set for PSL frenzy to take over Pakistan</a></h2>  <div class="story__excerpt size-six sm-size-five font--lato pb-2">The 2018 Pakistan Super League will kick off on Thursday with a match between Peshawar Zalmi and Multan Sultans. </div> <span class="story__time size-two text--300 caps font--lato "><span class="timestamp--label">Updated</span> February 21, 2018</span> </article>  </div> <div class="slideshow--row__item float-left" data-id="10" style="float:left;width:32.333333333333%;margin-right:1.5%;">  <article class="box story mb-2 pb-2 border--bottom equalize" data-id="1390820" data-layout="story">  <figure class="media media--stretch col-12 px-0 "> <div class="media__item "><a title="" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1390820/psl-2018-preview-can-peshawar-zalmi-retain-their-title-without-afridi"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003im_/https://i.dawn.com/medium/2018/02/5a8d8a29b70ae.jpg" alt="PSL 2018 preview: Can Peshawar Zalmi retain their title without Afridi?"/></a></div> </figure> <div class="clearfix"></div>  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1390820" class="story__title size-eight sm-size-six font--lato "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1390820/psl-2018-preview-can-peshawar-zalmi-retain-their-title-without-afridi" class="story__link">PSL 2018 preview: Can Peshawar Zalmi retain their title without Afridi?</a></h2>  <div class="story__excerpt size-six sm-size-five font--lato pb-2">Although not as strong as they used to be, the defending champions still have considerable firepower in their ranks. </div> <span class="story__time size-two text--300 caps font--lato ">February 21, 2018</span> </article>  </div> <div class="slideshow--row__item float-left" data-id="11" style="float:left;width:32.333333333333%;">  <article class="box story mb-2 pb-2 border--bottom equalize" data-id="1390826" data-layout="story">  <figure class="media media--stretch col-12 px-0 "> <div class="media__item "><a title="" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1390826/shehzad-roy-hareem-farooq-and-more-reveal-their-psl-faves"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003im_/https://i.dawn.com/medium/2018/02/5a8d88070ce46.jpg" alt="Shehzad Roy, Hareem Farooq and more reveal their PSL faves"/></a></div> </figure> <div class="clearfix"></div>  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1390826" class="story__title size-eight sm-size-six font--lato "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1390826/shehzad-roy-hareem-farooq-and-more-reveal-their-psl-faves" class="story__link">Shehzad Roy, Hareem Farooq and more reveal their PSL faves</a></h2>  <div class="story__excerpt size-six sm-size-five font--lato pb-2">There's lots of support for Multan Sultans, the newest team on the block! </div> <span class="story__time size-two text--300 caps font--lato ">February 21, 2018</span> </article>  </div> </div><div class="clear--both"> <div class="slideshow--row__item float-left" data-id="12" style="float:left;width:32.333333333333%;margin-right:1.5%;">  <article class="box story mb-2 pb-2 border--bottom equalize" data-id="1390821" data-layout="story">  <figure class="media media--stretch col-12 px-0 "> <div class="media__item "><a title="" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1390821/lahore-qalandars-chris-lynn-ruled-out-of-psl-reports"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003im_/https://i.dawn.com/medium/2018/02/5a8d7e71d2cbe.jpg" alt="Lahore Qalandars&#39; Chris Lynn ruled out of PSL: reports"/></a></div> </figure> <div class="clearfix"></div>  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1390821" class="story__title size-eight sm-size-six font--lato "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1390821/lahore-qalandars-chris-lynn-ruled-out-of-psl-reports" class="story__link">Lahore Qalandars' Chris Lynn ruled out of PSL: reports</a></h2>  <div class="story__excerpt size-six sm-size-five font--lato pb-2">Hard-hitting batsman picked up an ill-timed shoulder injury while playing for Australia. </div> <span class="story__time size-two text--300 caps font--lato ">February 21, 2018</span> </article>  </div> <div class="slideshow--row__item float-left" data-id="13" style="float:left;width:32.333333333333%;margin-right:1.5%;">  <article class="box story mb-2 pb-2 border--bottom equalize" data-id="1390807" data-layout="story">  <figure class="media media--stretch col-12 px-0 "> <div class="media__item "><a title="" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1390807/psl-2018-lifts-hopes-for-tournament-to-be-held-entirely-on-home-ground-next-year"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003im_/https://i.dawn.com/medium/2018/02/5a8d30a146061.jpg" alt="PSL 2018 lifts hopes for tournament to be held entirely on home ground next year"/></a></div> </figure> <div class="clearfix"></div>  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1390807" class="story__title size-eight sm-size-six font--lato "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1390807/psl-2018-lifts-hopes-for-tournament-to-be-held-entirely-on-home-ground-next-year" class="story__link">PSL 2018 lifts hopes for tournament to be held entirely on home ground next year</a></h2>  <div class="story__excerpt size-six sm-size-five font--lato pb-2">“We are very satisfied that PSL has become an international brand in two years,” says Sethi. </div> <span class="story__time size-two text--300 caps font--lato ">February 21, 2018</span> </article>  </div> <div class="slideshow--row__item float-left" data-id="14" style="float:left;width:32.333333333333%;">  <article class="box story mb-2 pb-2 border--bottom equalize" data-id="1390800" data-layout="story">  <figure class="media media--stretch col-12 px-0 "> <div class="media__item "><a title="" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1390800/zalmi-suffer-setback-as-injured-shakib-ruled-out-out-of-psl"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003im_/https://i.dawn.com/medium/2018/02/5a8d1105854d7.jpg" alt="Zalmi suffer setback as injured Shakib ruled out out of PSL"/></a></div> </figure> <div class="clearfix"></div>  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1390800" class="story__title size-eight sm-size-six font--lato "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1390800/zalmi-suffer-setback-as-injured-shakib-ruled-out-out-of-psl" class="story__link">Zalmi suffer setback as injured Shakib ruled out out of PSL</a></h2>  <div class="story__excerpt size-six sm-size-five font--lato pb-2">Bangladesh teammate Sabbir Rahman will serve as partial cover for the injured all-rounder. </div> <span class="story__time size-two text--300 caps font--lato ">February 21, 2018</span> </article>  </div> </div><div class="clear--both"> <div class="slideshow--row__item float-left" data-id="15" style="float:left;width:32.333333333333%;margin-right:1.5%;">  <article class="box story mb-2 pb-2 border--bottom equalize" data-id="1390799" data-layout="story">  <figure class="media media--stretch col-12 px-0 "> <div class="media__item "><a title="" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1390799/13-young-shaukat-khanam-hospital-patients-arrive-in-dubai-for-psl-as-zalmis-guests"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003im_/https://i.dawn.com/medium/2018/02/5a8d056e07f44.jpg" alt="13 young Shaukat Khanam Hospital patients arrive in Dubai for PSL as Zalmi&#39;s guests"/></a></div> </figure> <div class="clearfix"></div>  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1390799" class="story__title size-eight sm-size-six font--lato "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1390799/13-young-shaukat-khanam-hospital-patients-arrive-in-dubai-for-psl-as-zalmis-guests" class="story__link">13 young Shaukat Khanam Hospital patients arrive in Dubai for PSL as Zalmi's guests</a></h2>  <div class="story__excerpt size-six sm-size-five font--lato pb-2">The special guests arrived in Dubai early on Wednesday morning on Peshawar Zalmi Chairman Javed Afridi's invitation. </div> <span class="story__time size-two text--300 caps font--lato "><span class="timestamp--label">Updated</span> February 21, 2018</span> </article>  </div> <div class="slideshow--row__item float-left" data-id="16" style="float:left;width:32.333333333333%;margin-right:1.5%;">  <article class="box story mb-2 pb-2 border--bottom equalize" data-id="1390608" data-layout="story">  <figure class="media media--stretch col-12 px-0 "> <div class="media__item "><a title="" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1390608/psl-2018-preview-will-quetta-gladiators-be-third-time-lucky"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003im_/https://i.dawn.com/medium/2018/02/5a8c624b3556f.jpg" alt="PSL 2018 preview: Will Quetta Gladiators be third-time lucky?"/></a></div> </figure> <div class="clearfix"></div>  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1390608" class="story__title size-eight sm-size-six font--lato "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1390608/psl-2018-preview-will-quetta-gladiators-be-third-time-lucky" class="story__link">PSL 2018 preview: Will Quetta Gladiators be third-time lucky?</a></h2>  <div class="story__excerpt size-six sm-size-five font--lato pb-2">The Sarfraz Ahmed-led unit will be hoping their luck does not desert them for the third straight year. </div> <span class="story__time size-two text--300 caps font--lato ">February 21, 2018</span> </article>  </div> <div class="slideshow--row__item float-left" data-id="17" style="float:left;width:32.333333333333%;">  <article class="box story mb-2 pb-2 border--bottom equalize" data-id="1389803" data-layout="story">  <figure class="media media--stretch col-12 px-0 "> <div class="media__item "><a title="" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1389803/psl-2018-predictions-sports-journos-put-their-clairvoyant-caps-on-for-the-t20-spectacle"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003im_/https://i.dawn.com/medium/2018/02/5a8af48b5f598.jpg" alt="PSL 2018 predictions: Sports journos put their clairvoyant caps on for the T20 spectacle"/></a></div> </figure> <div class="clearfix"></div>  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1389803" class="story__title size-eight sm-size-six font--lato "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1389803/psl-2018-predictions-sports-journos-put-their-clairvoyant-caps-on-for-the-t20-spectacle" class="story__link">PSL 2018 predictions: Sports journos put their clairvoyant caps on for the T20 spectacle</a></h2>  <div class="story__excerpt size-six sm-size-five font--lato pb-2">The who's who of Pakistan's sports industry tell Dawn.com who they think will be PSL 3's biggest winners and losers. </div> <span class="story__time size-two text--300 caps font--lato "><span class="timestamp--label">Updated</span> February 20, 2018</span> </article>  </div> </div><div class="clear--both"> <div class="slideshow--row__item float-left" data-id="18" style="float:left;width:32.333333333333%;margin-right:1.5%;">  <article class="box story mb-2 pb-2 border--bottom equalize" data-id="1390617" data-layout="story">  <figure class="media media--stretch col-12 px-0 "> <div class="media__item "><a title="" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1390617/twitter-isnt-amused-at-shoaib-maliks-racist-dig-at-darren-sammy"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003im_/https://i.dawn.com/medium/2018/02/5a8c2619399b2.jpg" alt="Twitter isn&#39;t amused at Shoaib Malik&#39;s racist dig at Darren Sammy"/></a></div> </figure> <div class="clearfix"></div>  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1390617" class="story__title size-eight sm-size-six font--lato "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1390617/twitter-isnt-amused-at-shoaib-maliks-racist-dig-at-darren-sammy" class="story__link">Twitter isn't amused at Shoaib Malik's racist dig at Darren Sammy</a></h2>  <div class="story__excerpt size-six sm-size-five font--lato pb-2">When Darren Sammy was introduced as a "Khan", Shoaib Malik quipped that he's "never seen a Pathan like [him]." </div> <span class="story__time size-two text--300 caps font--lato ">February 20, 2018</span> </article>  </div> <div class="slideshow--row__item float-left" data-id="19" style="float:left;width:32.333333333333%;margin-right:1.5%;">  <article class="box story mb-2 pb-2 border--bottom equalize" data-id="1390616" data-layout="story">  <figure class="media media--stretch col-12 px-0 "> <div class="media__item "><a title="" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1390616/sammy-urges-zalmi-to-be-even-better-in-psl-2018"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003im_/https://i.dawn.com/medium/2018/02/5a8c23e98a368.jpg" alt="Sammy urges Zalmi to be even better in PSL 2018"/></a></div> </figure> <div class="clearfix"></div>  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1390616" class="story__title size-eight sm-size-six font--lato "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1390616/sammy-urges-zalmi-to-be-even-better-in-psl-2018" class="story__link">Sammy urges Zalmi to be even better in PSL 2018</a></h2>  <div class="story__excerpt size-six sm-size-five font--lato pb-2">"All the other captains are coming for us," the West Indian warns teammates, urging them to up their game further. </div> <span class="story__time size-two text--300 caps font--lato ">February 20, 2018</span> </article>  </div> <div class="slideshow--row__item float-left" data-id="20" style="float:left;width:32.333333333333%;">  <article class="box story mb-2 pb-2 border--bottom equalize" data-id="1390606" data-layout="story">  <figure class="media media--stretch col-12 px-0 "> <div class="media__item "><a title="" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1390606/psl-2018-trophy-unveiled-by-franchise-captains-in-dubai"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003im_/https://i.dawn.com/medium/2018/02/5a8c2608d125d.jpg" alt="PSL 2018 trophy unveiled by franchise captains in Dubai"/></a></div> </figure> <div class="clearfix"></div>  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1390606" class="story__title size-eight sm-size-six font--lato "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1390606/psl-2018-trophy-unveiled-by-franchise-captains-in-dubai" class="story__link">PSL 2018 trophy unveiled by franchise captains in Dubai</a></h2>  <div class="story__excerpt size-six sm-size-five font--lato pb-2">"They are coming for my title," jokes Peshawar Zalmi skipper Darren Sammy in run-up to PSL 2018. </div> <span class="story__time size-two text--300 caps font--lato "><span class="timestamp--label">Updated</span> February 20, 2018</span> </article>  </div> </div><div class="clear--both"> <div class="slideshow--row__item float-left" data-id="21" style="float:left;width:32.333333333333%;margin-right:1.5%;">  <article class="box story mb-2 pb-2 border--bottom equalize" data-id="1390604" data-layout="story">  <figure class="media media--stretch col-12 px-0 "> <div class="media__item "><a title="" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1390604/psl-2018-to-be-kevin-pietersens-last-professional-stint"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003im_/https://i.dawn.com/medium/2018/02/5a8be8d9cd556.png" alt="PSL 2018 to be Kevin Pietersen&#39;s last professional stint"/></a></div> </figure> <div class="clearfix"></div>  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1390604" class="story__title size-eight sm-size-six font--lato "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1390604/psl-2018-to-be-kevin-pietersens-last-professional-stint" class="story__link">PSL 2018 to be Kevin Pietersen's last professional stint</a></h2>  <div class="story__excerpt size-six sm-size-five font--lato pb-2">Flamboyant English batsman closes the chapter on professional cricket in an emotional Instagram post. </div> <span class="story__time size-two text--300 caps font--lato "><span class="timestamp--label">Updated</span> February 20, 2018</span> </article>  </div> <div class="slideshow--row__item float-left" data-id="22" style="float:left;width:32.333333333333%;margin-right:1.5%;">  <article class="box story mb-2 pb-2 border--bottom equalize" data-id="1390593" data-layout="story">  <figure class="media media--stretch col-12 px-0 "> <div class="media__item "><a title="" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1390593/saqlain-mushtaq-urges-icc-to-help-bring-cricket-back-to-pakistan"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003im_/https://i.dawn.com/medium/2018/02/5a8bcf7ec39f2.png" alt="Saqlain Mushtaq urges ICC to help bring cricket back to Pakistan"/></a></div> </figure> <div class="clearfix"></div>  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1390593" class="story__title size-eight sm-size-six font--lato "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1390593/saqlain-mushtaq-urges-icc-to-help-bring-cricket-back-to-pakistan" class="story__link">Saqlain Mushtaq urges ICC to help bring cricket back to Pakistan</a></h2>  <div class="story__excerpt size-six sm-size-five font--lato pb-2">Spin maestro hopes PSL will prove to be a milestone in restoring international cricket in Pakistan. </div> <span class="story__time size-two text--300 caps font--lato "><span class="timestamp--label">Updated</span> February 20, 2018</span> </article>  </div> <div class="slideshow--row__item float-left" data-id="23" style="float:left;width:32.333333333333%;">  <article class="box story mb-2 pb-2 border--bottom equalize" data-id="1390548" data-layout="story">  <figure class="media media--stretch col-12 px-0 "> <div class="media__item "><a title="" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1390548/psl-trophy-to-be-unveiled-in-dubai-today"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003im_/https://i.dawn.com/medium/2018/02/5a8b98297529a.jpg" alt="PSL trophy to be unveiled in Dubai today"/></a></div> </figure> <div class="clearfix"></div>  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1390548" class="story__title size-eight sm-size-six font--lato "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1390548/psl-trophy-to-be-unveiled-in-dubai-today" class="story__link">PSL trophy to be unveiled in Dubai today</a></h2>  <div class="story__excerpt size-six sm-size-five font--lato pb-2">The captains of all six teams participating in the league will unveil the trophy together at the ceremony. </div> <span class="story__time size-two text--300 caps font--lato "><span class="timestamp--label">Updated</span> February 20, 2018</span> </article>  </div> </div><div class="clear--both"> <div class="slideshow--row__item float-left" data-id="24" style="float:left;width:32.333333333333%;margin-right:1.5%;">  <article class="box story mb-2 pb-2 border--bottom equalize" data-id="1390386" data-layout="story">  <figure class="media media--stretch col-12 px-0 "> <div class="media__item "><a title="" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1390386/psl-2018-preview-will-the-under-achieving-karachi-kings-do-better-under-imad-wasim"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003im_/https://i.dawn.com/medium/2018/02/5a8ae92ebb85e.jpg" alt="PSL 2018 preview: Will the under-achieving Karachi Kings do better under Imad Wasim?"/></a></div> </figure> <div class="clearfix"></div>  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1390386" class="story__title size-eight sm-size-six font--lato "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1390386/psl-2018-preview-will-the-under-achieving-karachi-kings-do-better-under-imad-wasim" class="story__link">PSL 2018 preview: Will the under-achieving Karachi Kings do better under Imad Wasim?</a></h2>  <div class="story__excerpt size-six sm-size-five font--lato pb-2">Captaincy issues meant the Kings never reached their true potential in the first two PSLs, but that could change now. </div> <span class="story__time size-two text--300 caps font--lato "><span class="timestamp--label">Updated</span> February 19, 2018</span> </article>  </div> <div class="slideshow--row__item float-left" data-id="25" style="float:left;width:32.333333333333%;margin-right:1.5%;">  <article class="box story mb-2 pb-2 border--bottom equalize" data-id="1390405" data-layout="story">  <figure class="media media--stretch col-12 px-0 "> <div class="media__item "><a title="" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1390405/multan-sultans-inexperience-no-major-disadvantage-peshawar-zalmi-coach"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003im_/https://i.dawn.com/medium/2018/02/5a8adad35971b.jpg" alt="Multan Sultans&#39; inexperience no major disadvantage: Peshawar Zalmi coach"/></a></div> </figure> <div class="clearfix"></div>  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1390405" class="story__title size-eight sm-size-six font--lato "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1390405/multan-sultans-inexperience-no-major-disadvantage-peshawar-zalmi-coach" class="story__link">Multan Sultans' inexperience no major disadvantage: Peshawar Zalmi coach</a></h2>  <div class="story__excerpt size-six sm-size-five font--lato pb-2">We also had to rebuild our side in the off-season so being new or old does not matter, says Mohammad Akram. </div> <span class="story__time size-two text--300 caps font--lato "><span class="timestamp--label">Updated</span> February 19, 2018</span> </article>  </div> <div class="slideshow--row__item float-left" data-id="26" style="float:left;width:32.333333333333%;">  <article class="box story mb-2 pb-2 border--bottom equalize" data-id="1390396" data-layout="story">  <figure class="media media--stretch col-12 px-0 "> <div class="media__item "><a title="" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1390396/psl-trophy-to-be-unveiled-in-dubai-tomorrow"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003im_/https://i.dawn.com/medium/2018/02/5a8ac228c8e37.jpg" alt="PSL trophy to be unveiled in Dubai tomorrow"/></a></div> </figure> <div class="clearfix"></div>  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1390396" class="story__title size-eight sm-size-six font--lato "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1390396/psl-trophy-to-be-unveiled-in-dubai-tomorrow" class="story__link">PSL trophy to be unveiled in Dubai tomorrow</a></h2>  <div class="story__excerpt size-six sm-size-five font--lato pb-2">Captains of all the six teams will unveil the trophy together. </div> <span class="story__time size-two text--300 caps font--lato "><span class="timestamp--label">Updated</span> February 19, 2018</span> </article>  </div> </div><div class="clear--both"> <div class="slideshow--row__item float-left" data-id="27" style="float:left;width:32.333333333333%;margin-right:1.5%;">  <article class="box story mb-2 pb-2 border--bottom equalize" data-id="1390394" data-layout="story">  <figure class="media media--stretch col-12 px-0 "> <div class="media__item "><a title="" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1390394/sohail-khan-targets-team-glory-over-individual-accolades"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003im_/https://i.dawn.com/medium/2018/02/5a8b0f3acbf20.jpg" alt="Sohail Khan targets team glory over individual accolades"/></a></div> </figure> <div class="clearfix"></div>  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1390394" class="story__title size-eight sm-size-six font--lato "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1390394/sohail-khan-targets-team-glory-over-individual-accolades" class="story__link">Sohail Khan targets team glory over individual accolades</a></h2>  <div class="story__excerpt size-six sm-size-five font--lato pb-2">"What I did last year [for the Kings] was for my own self. This year I want to make my team the best team," pacer says. </div> <span class="story__time size-two text--300 caps font--lato "><span class="timestamp--label">Updated</span> February 19, 2018</span> </article>  </div> <div class="slideshow--row__item float-left" data-id="28" style="float:left;width:32.333333333333%;margin-right:1.5%;">  <article class="box story mb-2 pb-2 border--bottom equalize" data-id="1389566" data-layout="story">  <figure class="media media--stretch col-12 px-0 "> <div class="media__item "><a title="" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1389566/quiz-are-you-a-die-hard-psl-fan"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003im_/https://i.dawn.com/medium/2018/02/5a853e1685225.jpg" alt="Quiz: Are you a die-hard PSL fan?"/></a></div> </figure> <div class="clearfix"></div>  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1389566" class="story__title size-eight sm-size-six font--lato "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1389566/quiz-are-you-a-die-hard-psl-fan" class="story__link">Quiz: Are you a die-hard PSL fan?</a></h2>  <div class="story__excerpt size-six sm-size-five font--lato pb-2">10 questions to test your Pakistan Super League knowledge. </div> <span class="story__time size-two text--300 caps font--lato ">February 19, 2018</span> </article>  </div> <div class="slideshow--row__item float-left" data-id="29" style="float:left;width:32.333333333333%;">  <article class="box story mb-2 pb-2 border--bottom equalize" data-id="1390148" data-layout="story">  <figure class="media media--stretch col-12 px-0 "> <div class="media__item "><a title="" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1390148/mccullum-ready-to-play-selfless-fearless-cricket-for-qalandars"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003im_/https://i.dawn.com/medium/2018/02/5a888a43b52e4.jpg" alt="McCullum ready to play &#39;selfless, fearless&#39; cricket for Qalandars"/></a></div> </figure> <div class="clearfix"></div>  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1390148" class="story__title size-eight sm-size-six font--lato "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1390148/mccullum-ready-to-play-selfless-fearless-cricket-for-qalandars" class="story__link">McCullum ready to play 'selfless, fearless' cricket for Qalandars</a></h2>  <div class="story__excerpt size-six sm-size-five font--lato pb-2">"We hope we can make our fans proud this year," said the Kiwi veteran ahead of 2018 PSL. </div> <span class="story__time size-two text--300 caps font--lato "><span class="timestamp--label">Updated</span> February 18, 2018</span> </article>  </div> </div><div class="clear--both"> <div class="slideshow--row__item float-left" data-id="30" style="float:left;width:32.333333333333%;margin-right:1.5%;">  <article class="box story mb-2 pb-2 border--bottom equalize" data-id="1390186" data-layout="story">  <figure class="media media--stretch col-12 px-0 "> <div class="media__item "><a title="" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1390186/have-to-work-really-hard-to-lift-the-trophy-again-mohammad-hafeez"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003im_/https://i.dawn.com/medium/2018/02/5a894997b09f9.jpg" alt="Have to work really hard to lift the trophy again: Mohammad Hafeez"/></a></div> </figure> <div class="clearfix"></div>  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1390186" class="story__title size-eight sm-size-six font--lato "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1390186/have-to-work-really-hard-to-lift-the-trophy-again-mohammad-hafeez" class="story__link">Have to work really hard to lift the trophy again: Mohammad Hafeez</a></h2>  <div class="story__excerpt size-six sm-size-five font--lato pb-2">Hafeez advises Zalmi against complacency as teams gear up for third edition of PSL. </div> <span class="story__time size-two text--300 caps font--lato "><span class="timestamp--label">Updated</span> February 18, 2018</span> </article>  </div> <div class="slideshow--row__item float-left" data-id="31" style="float:left;width:32.333333333333%;margin-right:1.5%;">  <article class="box story mb-2 pb-2 border--bottom equalize" data-id="1390062" data-layout="story">  <figure class="media media--stretch col-12 px-0 "> <div class="media__item "><a title="" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1390062/sarfraz-targets-elusive-psl-title-in-front-of-hometown-fans"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003im_/https://i.dawn.com/medium/2018/02/5a886ecf775b8.jpg" alt="Sarfraz targets elusive PSL title in front of hometown fans"/></a></div> </figure> <div class="clearfix"></div>  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1390062" class="story__title size-eight sm-size-six font--lato "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1390062/sarfraz-targets-elusive-psl-title-in-front-of-hometown-fans" class="story__link">Sarfraz targets elusive PSL title in front of hometown fans</a></h2>  <div class="story__excerpt size-six sm-size-five font--lato pb-2">Quetta Gladiators captain is determined to go one better and win the big final in Karachi. </div> <span class="story__time size-two text--300 caps font--lato "><span class="timestamp--label">Updated</span> February 17, 2018</span> </article>  </div> <div class="slideshow--row__item float-left" data-id="32" style="float:left;width:32.333333333333%;">  <article class="box story mb-2 pb-2 border--bottom equalize" data-id="1389997" data-layout="story">  <figure class="media media--stretch col-12 px-0 "> <div class="media__item "><a title="" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1389997/psl-2018-preview-fixed-up-islamabad-united-seek-a-fresh-start"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003im_/https://i.dawn.com/medium/2018/02/5a885b7a3c312.jpg" alt="PSL 2018 preview: Fixed-up Islamabad United seek a fresh start"/></a></div> </figure> <div class="clearfix"></div>  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1389997" class="story__title size-eight sm-size-six font--lato "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1389997/psl-2018-preview-fixed-up-islamabad-united-seek-a-fresh-start" class="story__link">PSL 2018 preview: Fixed-up Islamabad United seek a fresh start</a></h2>  <div class="story__excerpt size-six sm-size-five font--lato pb-2">New and improved capital city side will be hoping to put last year's horror show behind them. </div> <span class="story__time size-two text--300 caps font--lato "><span class="timestamp--label">Updated</span> February 17, 2018</span> </article>  </div> </div><div class="clear--both"> <div class="slideshow--row__item float-left" data-id="33" style="float:left;width:32.333333333333%;margin-right:1.5%;">  <article class="box story mb-2 pb-2 border--bottom equalize" data-id="1390007" data-layout="story">  <figure class="media media--stretch col-12 px-0 "> <div class="media__item "><a title="" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1390007/saqlain-mushtaq-joins-peshawar-zalmi-coaching-staff"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003im_/https://i.dawn.com/medium/2018/02/5a882dea6827f.jpg" alt="Saqlain Mushtaq joins Peshawar Zalmi coaching staff"/></a></div> </figure> <div class="clearfix"></div>  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1390007" class="story__title size-eight sm-size-six font--lato "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1390007/saqlain-mushtaq-joins-peshawar-zalmi-coaching-staff" class="story__link">Saqlain Mushtaq joins Peshawar Zalmi coaching staff</a></h2>  <div class="story__excerpt size-six sm-size-five font--lato pb-2">Inventor of Doosra becomes defending PSL champions' spin consultant. </div> <span class="story__time size-two text--300 caps font--lato "><span class="timestamp--label">Updated</span> February 17, 2018</span> </article>  </div> <div class="slideshow--row__item float-left" data-id="34" style="float:left;width:32.333333333333%;margin-right:1.5%;">  <article class="box story mb-2 pb-2 border--bottom equalize" data-id="1390000" data-layout="story">  <figure class="media media--stretch col-12 px-0 "> <div class="media__item "><a title="" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1390000/islamabad-united-lose-player-to-injury-a-week-before-psl-starts"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003im_/https://i.dawn.com/medium/2018/02/5a881384c4b0d.jpg" alt="Islamabad United lose player to injury a week before PSL starts"/></a></div> </figure> <div class="clearfix"></div>  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1390000" class="story__title size-eight sm-size-six font--lato "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1390000/islamabad-united-lose-player-to-injury-a-week-before-psl-starts" class="story__link">Islamabad United lose player to injury a week before PSL starts</a></h2>  <div class="story__excerpt size-six sm-size-five font--lato pb-2">Pacer Mohammad Hasnain will miss the T20 tournament due to an unspecified knock. </div> <span class="story__time size-two text--300 caps font--lato "><span class="timestamp--label">Updated</span> February 17, 2018</span> </article>  </div> <div class="slideshow--row__item float-left" data-id="35" style="float:left;width:32.333333333333%;">  <article class="box story mb-2 pb-2 border--bottom equalize" data-id="1389378" data-layout="story">  <figure class="media media--stretch col-12 px-0 " data-focus-x="47.184%" data-focus-y="46.667%"> <div class="media__item "><a title="" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1389378/psl-2018-preview-multan-sultans-set-to-make-the-competition-tougher"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003im_/https://i.dawn.com/medium/2018/02/5a86d9445108f.jpg?r=277589988" alt="PSL 2018 preview: Multan Sultans set to make the competition tougher"/></a></div> </figure> <div class="clearfix"></div>  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1389378" class="story__title size-eight sm-size-six font--lato "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1389378/psl-2018-preview-multan-sultans-set-to-make-the-competition-tougher" class="story__link">PSL 2018 preview: Multan Sultans set to make the competition tougher</a></h2>  <div class="story__excerpt size-six sm-size-five font--lato pb-2">Debut delight or rookie mistakes...how would PSL's first expansion franchise fare in its first season? </div> <span class="story__time size-two text--300 caps font--lato "><span class="timestamp--label">Updated</span> February 16, 2018</span> </article>  </div> </div><div class="clear--both"> <div class="slideshow--row__item float-left" data-id="36" style="float:left;width:32.333333333333%;margin-right:1.5%;">  <article class="box story mb-2 pb-2 border--bottom equalize" data-id="1389771" data-layout="story">  <figure class="media media--stretch col-12 px-0 "> <div class="media__item "><a title="" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1389771/no-stone-left-unturned-to-achieve-perfection-lahore-qalandars-expect-big-win-this-psl"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003im_/https://i.dawn.com/medium/2018/02/5a8691a668741.jpg" alt="&#39;No stone left unturned to achieve perfection&#39;: Lahore Qalandars expect big win this PSL"/></a></div> </figure> <div class="clearfix"></div>  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1389771" class="story__title size-eight sm-size-six font--lato "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1389771/no-stone-left-unturned-to-achieve-perfection-lahore-qalandars-expect-big-win-this-psl" class="story__link">'No stone left unturned to achieve perfection': Lahore Qalandars expect big win this PSL</a></h2>  <div class="story__excerpt size-six sm-size-five font--lato pb-2">"We expect all our young Qalandars to perform to the best of their abilities," says team's CEO. </div> <span class="story__time size-two text--300 caps font--lato "><span class="timestamp--label">Updated</span> February 16, 2018</span> </article>  </div> <div class="slideshow--row__item float-left" data-id="37" style="float:left;width:32.333333333333%;margin-right:1.5%;">  <article class="box story mb-2 pb-2 border--bottom equalize" data-id="1389595" data-layout="story">  <figure class="media media--stretch col-12 px-0 "> <div class="media__item "><a title="" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1389595/zalmi-qalandars-tweak-squads"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003im_/https://i.dawn.com/medium/2018/02/5a85cf460022d.jpg" alt="Zalmi, Qalandars tweak squads"/></a></div> </figure> <div class="clearfix"></div>  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1389595" class="story__title size-eight sm-size-six font--lato "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1389595/zalmi-qalandars-tweak-squads" class="story__link">Zalmi, Qalandars tweak squads</a></h2>  <div class="story__excerpt size-six sm-size-five font--lato pb-2">PSL champions bring in Umaid Asif as cover for Hasan Ali, Lahore side replaces injured Bilawal Bhatti. </div> <span class="story__time size-two text--300 caps font--lato "><span class="timestamp--label">Updated</span> February 15, 2018</span> </article>  </div> <div class="slideshow--row__item float-left" data-id="38" style="float:left;width:32.333333333333%;">  <article class="box story mb-2 pb-2 border--bottom equalize" data-id="1389376" data-layout="story">  <figure class="media media--stretch col-12 px-0 "> <div class="media__item "><a title="" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1389376/psl-2018-preview-lahore-qalandars-hope-for-a-change-in-fortune"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003im_/https://i.dawn.com/medium/2018/02/5a8589fc1e1fe.jpg" alt="PSL 2018 preview: Lahore Qalandars hope for a change in fortune"/></a></div> </figure> <div class="clearfix"></div>  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1389376" class="story__title size-eight sm-size-six font--lato "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1389376/psl-2018-preview-lahore-qalandars-hope-for-a-change-in-fortune" class="story__link">PSL 2018 preview: Lahore Qalandars hope for a change in fortune</a></h2>  <div class="story__excerpt size-six sm-size-five font--lato pb-2">Will the PSL's perennial bottom-dwellers fare better this time around? </div> <span class="story__time size-two text--300 caps font--lato "><span class="timestamp--label">Updated</span> February 15, 2018</span> </article>  </div> </div><div class="clear--both"> <div class="slideshow--row__item float-left" data-id="39" style="float:left;width:32.333333333333%;margin-right:1.5%;">  <article class="box story mb-2 pb-2 border--bottom equalize" data-id="1389580" data-layout="story">  <figure class="media media--stretch col-12 px-0 "> <div class="media__item "><a title="" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1389580/tickets-for-psl-lahore-playoffs-go-on-sale-online"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003im_/https://i.dawn.com/medium/2018/02/5a85765c88dbb.jpg" alt="Tickets for PSL Lahore playoffs go on sale online"/></a></div> </figure> <div class="clearfix"></div>  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1389580" class="story__title size-eight sm-size-six font--lato "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1389580/tickets-for-psl-lahore-playoffs-go-on-sale-online" class="story__link">Tickets for PSL Lahore playoffs go on sale online</a></h2>  <div class="story__excerpt size-six sm-size-five font--lato pb-2">Tickets for the PSL final in Karachi expected to go on sale in first week of March. </div> <span class="story__time size-two text--300 caps font--lato "><span class="timestamp--label">Updated</span> February 15, 2018</span> </article>  </div> <div class="slideshow--row__item float-left" data-id="40" style="float:left;width:32.333333333333%;margin-right:1.5%;">  <article class="box story mb-2 pb-2 border--bottom equalize" data-id="1389392" data-layout="story">  <figure class="media media--stretch col-12 px-0 "> <div class="media__item "><a title="" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1389392/peshawar-zalmi-unveil-psl-2018-kit"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003im_/https://i.dawn.com/medium/2018/02/5a846e6c522f8.jpg" alt="Peshawar Zalmi unveil PSL 2018 kit"/></a></div> </figure> <div class="clearfix"></div>  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1389392" class="story__title size-eight sm-size-six font--lato "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1389392/peshawar-zalmi-unveil-psl-2018-kit" class="story__link">Peshawar Zalmi unveil PSL 2018 kit</a></h2>  <div class="story__excerpt size-six sm-size-five font--lato pb-2">The new amber stripes were displayed at an event in Lahore. </div> <span class="story__time size-two text--300 caps font--lato "><span class="timestamp--label">Updated</span> February 14, 2018</span> </article>  </div> <div class="slideshow--row__item float-left" data-id="41" style="float:left;width:32.333333333333%;">  <article class="box story mb-2 pb-2 border--bottom equalize" data-id="1389383" data-layout="story">  <figure class="media media--stretch col-12 px-0 "> <div class="media__item "><a title="" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1389383/sachal-orchestra-is-also-performing-at-psl-2018-opening-ceremony"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003im_/https://i.dawn.com/medium/2018/02/5a84341b4ce0e.jpg" alt="Sachal Orchestra is also performing at PSL 2018 opening ceremony"/></a></div> </figure> <div class="clearfix"></div>  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1389383" class="story__title size-eight sm-size-six font--lato "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1389383/sachal-orchestra-is-also-performing-at-psl-2018-opening-ceremony" class="story__link">Sachal Orchestra is also performing at PSL 2018 opening ceremony</a></h2>  <div class="story__excerpt size-six sm-size-five font--lato pb-2">Can you guess what they'll perform? </div> <span class="story__time size-two text--300 caps font--lato "><span class="timestamp--label">Updated</span> February 14, 2018</span> </article>  </div> </div><div class="clear--both"> <div class="slideshow--row__item float-left" data-id="42" style="float:left;width:32.333333333333%;margin-right:1.5%;">  <article class="box story mb-2 pb-2 border--bottom equalize" data-id="1389186" data-layout="story">  <figure class="media media--stretch col-12 px-0 "> <div class="media__item "><a title="" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1389186/5-potential-breakout-stars-to-watch-out-for-in-psl-2018"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003im_/https://i.dawn.com/medium/2018/02/5a831478012d4.jpg" alt="5 potential breakout stars to watch out for in PSL 2018"/></a></div> </figure> <div class="clearfix"></div>  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1389186" class="story__title size-eight sm-size-six font--lato "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1389186/5-potential-breakout-stars-to-watch-out-for-in-psl-2018" class="story__link">5 potential breakout stars to watch out for in PSL 2018</a></h2>  <div class="story__excerpt size-six sm-size-five font--lato pb-2">One of these could very well be the Shadab Khan of the upcoming season. </div> <span class="story__time size-two text--300 caps font--lato "><span class="timestamp--label">Updated</span> February 14, 2018</span> </article>  </div> <div class="slideshow--row__item float-left" data-id="43" style="float:left;width:32.333333333333%;margin-right:1.5%;">  <article class="box story mb-2 pb-2 border--bottom equalize" data-id="1389362" data-layout="story">  <figure class="media media--stretch col-12 px-0 "> <div class="media__item "><a title="" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1389362/mahira-khan-and-hamza-ali-abbasi-are-now-peshawari-zalmi-ambassadors"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003im_/https://i.dawn.com/medium/2018/02/5a83d4ed803a4.jpg" alt="Mahira Khan and Hamza Ali Abbasi are now Peshawari Zalmi ambassadors"/></a></div> </figure> <div class="clearfix"></div>  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1389362" class="story__title size-eight sm-size-six font--lato "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1389362/mahira-khan-and-hamza-ali-abbasi-are-now-peshawari-zalmi-ambassadors" class="story__link">Mahira Khan and Hamza Ali Abbasi are now Peshawari Zalmi ambassadors</a></h2>  <div class="story__excerpt size-six sm-size-five font--lato pb-2">The two made their appearance at the Zalmi kit and anthem launch last night. </div> <span class="story__time size-two text--300 caps font--lato "><span class="timestamp--label">Updated</span> February 14, 2018</span> </article>  </div> <div class="slideshow--row__item float-left" data-id="44" style="float:left;width:32.333333333333%;">  <article class="box story mb-2 pb-2 border--bottom equalize" data-id="1388573" data-layout="story">  <figure class="media media--stretch col-12 px-0 "> <div class="media__item "><a title="" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1388573/psl-recap-the-crests-and-troughs-of-pakistans-beloved-t20-league"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003im_/https://i.dawn.com/medium/2018/02/5a80d41d0d5c1.jpg" alt="PSL recap: The crests and troughs of Pakistan&#39;s beloved T20 league"/></a></div> </figure> <div class="clearfix"></div>  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1388573" class="story__title size-eight sm-size-six font--lato "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1388573/psl-recap-the-crests-and-troughs-of-pakistans-beloved-t20-league" class="story__link">PSL recap: The crests and troughs of Pakistan's beloved T20 league</a></h2>  <div class="story__excerpt size-six sm-size-five font--lato pb-2">Ahead of PSL 2018, Dawn.com takes a look back at the tournament's first two editions. </div> <span class="story__time size-two text--300 caps font--lato "><span class="timestamp--label">Updated</span> February 13, 2018</span> </article>  </div> </div><div class="clear--both"> <div class="slideshow--row__item float-left" data-id="45" style="float:left;width:32.333333333333%;margin-right:1.5%;">  <article class="box story mb-2 pb-2 border--bottom equalize" data-id="1388765" data-layout="story">  <figure class="media media--stretch col-12 px-0 " data-focus-x="36.375%" data-focus-y="42.292%"> <div class="media__item "><a title="" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1388765/icc-security-consultant-says-psl-2018-final-rehearsal-an-impressive-presentation"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003im_/https://i.dawn.com/medium/2018/02/5a80503484072.jpg?r=963528506" alt="ICC security consultant says PSL 2018 final rehearsal an &#39;impressive presentation&#39;"/></a></div> </figure> <div class="clearfix"></div>  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1388765" class="story__title size-eight sm-size-six font--lato "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1388765/icc-security-consultant-says-psl-2018-final-rehearsal-an-impressive-presentation" class="story__link">ICC security consultant says PSL 2018 final rehearsal an 'impressive presentation'</a></h2>  <div class="story__excerpt size-six sm-size-five font--lato pb-2">At least 8,000 personnel from different law enforcement and paramilitary agencies took part in the rehearsal. </div> <span class="story__time size-two text--300 caps font--lato "><span class="timestamp--label">Updated</span> February 11, 2018</span> </article>  </div> <div class="slideshow--row__item float-left" data-id="46" style="float:left;width:32.333333333333%;margin-right:1.5%;">  <article class="box story mb-2 pb-2 border--bottom equalize" data-id="1388570" data-layout="story">  <figure class="media media--stretch col-12 px-0 "> <div class="media__item "><a title="" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1388570/jason-derulo-abida-parveen-to-enthral-fans-at-psl-2018-opening-ceremony"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003im_/https://i.dawn.com/medium/2018/02/5a7ee3b1143b7.jpg" alt="Jason Derulo, Abida Parveen to enthral fans at PSL 2018 opening ceremony"/></a></div> </figure> <div class="clearfix"></div>  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1388570" class="story__title size-eight sm-size-six font--lato "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1388570/jason-derulo-abida-parveen-to-enthral-fans-at-psl-2018-opening-ceremony" class="story__link">Jason Derulo, Abida Parveen to enthral fans at PSL 2018 opening ceremony</a></h2>  <div class="story__excerpt size-six sm-size-five font--lato pb-2">Also entertaining fans at the ceremony will be local heart-throbs Ali Zafar and Shehzad Roy. </div> <span class="story__time size-two text--300 caps font--lato "><span class="timestamp--label">Updated</span> February 10, 2018</span> </article>  </div> <div class="slideshow--row__item float-left" data-id="47" style="float:left;width:32.333333333333%;">  <article class="box story mb-2 pb-2 border--bottom equalize" data-id="1388141" data-layout="story">  <figure class="media media--stretch col-12 px-0 "> <div class="media__item "><a title="" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1388141/kevin-pietersen-the-only-quetta-player-refusing-to-travel-to-pakistan-gladiators-owner"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003im_/https://i.dawn.com/medium/2018/02/5a7c5053d9791.jpg" alt="Kevin Pietersen the only Quetta player refusing to travel to Pakistan: Gladiators owner"/></a></div> </figure> <div class="clearfix"></div>  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1388141" class="story__title size-eight sm-size-six font--lato "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1388141/kevin-pietersen-the-only-quetta-player-refusing-to-travel-to-pakistan-gladiators-owner" class="story__link">Kevin Pietersen the only Quetta player refusing to travel to Pakistan: Gladiators owner</a></h2>  <div class="story__excerpt size-six sm-size-five font--lato pb-2">"All the others, including Shane Watson, have agreed to make the trip," Nadeem Omar claims. </div> <span class="story__time size-two text--300 caps font--lato "><span class="timestamp--label">Updated</span> February 08, 2018</span> </article>  </div> </div><div class="clear--both"> <div class="slideshow--row__item float-left" data-id="48" style="float:left;width:32.333333333333%;margin-right:1.5%;">  <article class="box story mb-2 pb-2 border--bottom equalize" data-id="1387939" data-layout="story">  <figure class="media media--stretch col-12 px-0 "> <div class="media__item "><a title="" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1387939/98pc-foreign-cricketers-ready-to-visit-pakistan-for-psl-salman-iqbal"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003im_/https://i.dawn.com/medium/2018/02/5a7b29990417d.jpg" alt="98pc foreign cricketers ready to visit Pakistan for PSL: Salman Iqbal"/></a></div> </figure> <div class="clearfix"></div>  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1387939" class="story__title size-eight sm-size-six font--lato "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1387939/98pc-foreign-cricketers-ready-to-visit-pakistan-for-psl-salman-iqbal" class="story__link">98pc foreign cricketers ready to visit Pakistan for PSL: Salman Iqbal</a></h2>  <div class="story__excerpt size-six sm-size-five font--lato pb-2">Karachi Kings owner claims his own team has managed to convince all seven of its foreign players to make the trip. </div> <span class="story__time size-two text--300 caps font--lato "><span class="timestamp--label">Updated</span> February 08, 2018</span> </article>  </div> <div class="slideshow--row__item float-left" data-id="49" style="float:left;width:32.333333333333%;margin-right:1.5%;">  <article class="box story mb-2 pb-2 border--bottom equalize" data-id="1387960" data-layout="story">  <figure class="media media--stretch col-12 px-0 "> <div class="media__item "><a title="" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1387960/sharjeel-latifs-loss-no-big-deal-for-islamabad-united-ajmal"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003im_/https://i.dawn.com/medium/2018/02/5a7b3cefb74dc.jpg" alt="Sharjeel, Latif&#39;s loss no big deal for Islamabad United: Ajmal"/></a></div> </figure> <div class="clearfix"></div>  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1387960" class="story__title size-eight sm-size-six font--lato "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1387960/sharjeel-latifs-loss-no-big-deal-for-islamabad-united-ajmal" class="story__link">Sharjeel, Latif's loss no big deal for Islamabad United: Ajmal</a></h2>  <div class="story__excerpt size-six sm-size-five font--lato pb-2">Their absence will absolutely not be felt, says capital city franchise's spin coach. </div> <span class="story__time size-two text--300 caps font--lato "><span class="timestamp--label">Updated</span> February 07, 2018</span> </article>  </div> <div class="slideshow--row__item float-left" data-id="50" style="float:left;width:32.333333333333%;">  <article class="box story mb-2 pb-2 border--bottom equalize" data-id="1386222" data-layout="story">  <figure class="media media--stretch col-12 px-0 "> <div class="media__item "><a title="" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1386222/dress-rehearsal-for-psl-2018-final-to-take-place-on-feb-11-in-karachi"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003im_/https://i.dawn.com/medium/2018/01/5a70786f8b6d8.jpg" alt="Dress rehearsal for PSL 2018 final to take place on Feb 11 in Karachi"/></a></div> </figure> <div class="clearfix"></div>  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1386222" class="story__title size-eight sm-size-six font--lato "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1386222/dress-rehearsal-for-psl-2018-final-to-take-place-on-feb-11-in-karachi" class="story__link">Dress rehearsal for PSL 2018 final to take place on Feb 11 in Karachi</a></h2>  <div class="story__excerpt size-six sm-size-five font--lato pb-2">The security arrangements at National Stadium Karachi will be keenly monitored by all stakeholders. </div> <span class="story__time size-two text--300 caps font--lato "><span class="timestamp--label">Updated</span> January 30, 2018</span> </article>  </div> </div><div class="clear--both"> <div class="slideshow--row__item float-left" data-id="51" style="float:left;width:32.333333333333%;margin-right:1.5%;">  <article class="box story mb-2 pb-2 border--bottom equalize" data-id="1385996" data-layout="story">  <figure class="media media--stretch col-12 px-0 "> <div class="media__item "><a title="" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1385996/mills-archer-devcich-picked-as-part-of-psl-2018-replacement-draft"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003im_/https://i.dawn.com/medium/2018/01/5a6efb3028364.jpg" alt="Mills, Archer, Devcich picked as part of PSL 2018 replacement draft"/></a></div> </figure> <div class="clearfix"></div>  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1385996" class="story__title size-eight sm-size-six font--lato "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1385996/mills-archer-devcich-picked-as-part-of-psl-2018-replacement-draft" class="story__link">Mills, Archer, Devcich picked as part of PSL 2018 replacement draft</a></h2>  <div class="story__excerpt size-six sm-size-five font--lato pb-2">Brathwaite, Johnson and Mathews among players replaced. </div> <span class="story__time size-two text--300 caps font--lato "><span class="timestamp--label">Updated</span> January 29, 2018</span> </article>  </div> <div class="slideshow--row__item float-left" data-id="52" style="float:left;width:32.333333333333%;margin-right:1.5%;">  <article class="box story mb-2 pb-2 border--bottom equalize" data-id="1383994" data-layout="story">  <figure class="media media--stretch col-12 px-0 "> <div class="media__item "><a title="" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1383994/pcb-in-a-fix-as-defaulting-franchises-put-third-psl-edition-in-jeopardy"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003im_/https://i.dawn.com/medium/2018/01/5a62e73a8cf48.jpg" alt="PCB in a fix as defaulting franchises put third PSL edition in jeopardy"/></a></div> </figure> <div class="clearfix"></div>  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1383994" class="story__title size-eight sm-size-six font--lato "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1383994/pcb-in-a-fix-as-defaulting-franchises-put-third-psl-edition-in-jeopardy" class="story__link">PCB in a fix as defaulting franchises put third PSL edition in jeopardy</a></h2>  <div class="story__excerpt size-six sm-size-five font--lato pb-2">PCB has legal option to take over all defaulting franchises and to sell them again through a new bidding process. </div> <span class="story__time size-two text--300 caps font--lato "><span class="timestamp--label">Updated</span> January 20, 2018</span> </article>  </div> <div class="slideshow--row__item float-left" data-id="53" style="float:left;width:32.333333333333%;">  <article class="box story mb-2 pb-2 border--bottom equalize" data-id="1380385" data-layout="story">  <figure class="media media--stretch col-12 px-0 "> <div class="media__item "><a title="" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1380385/lack-of-local-heroes-makes-psl-franchises-look-strangers"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003im_/https://i.dawn.com/medium/2018/01/5a4c585bf3817.jpg" alt="Lack of local heroes makes PSL franchises look strangers"/></a></div> </figure> <div class="clearfix"></div>  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1380385" class="story__title size-eight sm-size-six font--lato "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1380385/lack-of-local-heroes-makes-psl-franchises-look-strangers" class="story__link">Lack of local heroes makes PSL franchises look strangers</a></h2>  <div class="story__excerpt size-six sm-size-five font--lato pb-2">None of the six PSL franchises aren’t in a mood to give maximum representation to players belonging to their cities. </div> <span class="story__time size-two text--300 caps font--lato "><span class="timestamp--label">Updated</span> January 03, 2018</span> </article>  </div> </div><div class="clear--both"> <div class="slideshow--row__item float-left" data-id="54" style="float:left;width:32.333333333333%;margin-right:1.5%;">  <article class="box story mb-2 pb-2 border--bottom equalize" data-id="1375739" data-layout="story">  <figure class="media media--stretch col-12 px-0 "> <div class="media__item "><a title="" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1375739/karachiites-will-get-a-chance-to-watch-quality-cricket-in-psl-final-says-sindh-governor"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003im_/https://i.dawn.com/medium/2017/12/5a2d01fc751b7.jpg" alt="Karachiites will get a chance to watch quality cricket in PSL final, says Sindh governor"/></a></div> </figure> <div class="clearfix"></div>  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1375739" class="story__title size-eight sm-size-six font--lato "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1375739/karachiites-will-get-a-chance-to-watch-quality-cricket-in-psl-final-says-sindh-governor" class="story__link">Karachiites will get a chance to watch quality cricket in PSL final, says Sindh governor</a></h2>  <div class="story__excerpt size-six sm-size-five font--lato pb-2">The PSL final is to be held at Karachi's National Stadium on March 25. </div> <span class="story__time size-two text--300 caps font--lato "><span class="timestamp--label">Updated</span> December 10, 2017</span> </article>  </div> <div class="slideshow--row__item float-left" data-id="55" style="float:left;width:32.333333333333%;margin-right:1.5%;">  <article class="box story mb-2 pb-2 border--bottom equalize" data-id="1375151" data-layout="story">  <figure class="media media--stretch col-12 px-0 "> <div class="media__item "><a title="" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1375151/psl-2018-opener-in-dubai-on-feb-22-final-to-be-in-karachi"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003im_/https://i.dawn.com/medium/2017/12/5a292b760f4b1.jpg" alt="PSL 2018 opener in Dubai on Feb 22, final to be in Karachi"/></a></div> </figure> <div class="clearfix"></div>  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1375151" class="story__title size-eight sm-size-six font--lato "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1375151/psl-2018-opener-in-dubai-on-feb-22-final-to-be-in-karachi" class="story__link">PSL 2018 opener in Dubai on Feb 22, final to be in Karachi</a></h2>  <div class="story__excerpt size-six sm-size-five font--lato pb-2">"Efforts underway" to hold PSL final in Karachi on March 25, according to PSL. </div> <span class="story__time size-two text--300 caps font--lato "><span class="timestamp--label">Updated</span> December 07, 2017</span> </article>  </div> <div class="slideshow--row__item float-left" data-id="56" style="float:left;width:32.333333333333%;">  <article class="box story mb-2 pb-2 border--bottom equalize" data-id="1371485" data-layout="story">  <figure class="media media--stretch col-12 px-0 "> <div class="media__item "><a title="" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1371485/sports-diary-at-players-auction-for-2018-psl"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003im_/https://i.dawn.com/medium/2017/11/5a111b722a991.jpg" alt="Sports diary: At players’ auction for 2018 PSL"/></a></div> </figure> <div class="clearfix"></div>  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1371485" class="story__title size-eight sm-size-six font--lato "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1371485/sports-diary-at-players-auction-for-2018-psl" class="story__link">Sports diary: At players’ auction for 2018 PSL</a></h2>  <div class="story__excerpt size-six sm-size-five font--lato pb-2">The glittering player draft ceremony for the third edition of the 2018 PSL was held at the National Cricket Academy. </div> <span class="story__time size-two text--300 caps font--lato "><span class="timestamp--label">Updated</span> November 19, 2017</span> </article>  </div> </div><div class="clear--both"> <div class="slideshow--row__item float-left" data-id="57" style="float:left;width:32.333333333333%;margin-right:1.5%;">  <article class="box story mb-2 pb-2 border--bottom equalize" data-id="1370441" data-layout="story">  <figure class="media media--stretch col-12 px-0 "> <div class="media__item "><a title="" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1370441/psl-2018-would-be-more-competitive-than-first-two-editions"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003im_/https://i.dawn.com/medium/2017/11/5a0a76691484f.jpg" alt="‘PSL 2018 would be more competitive than first two editions’"/></a></div> </figure> <div class="clearfix"></div>  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1370441" class="story__title size-eight sm-size-six font--lato "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1370441/psl-2018-would-be-more-competitive-than-first-two-editions" class="story__link">‘PSL 2018 would be more competitive than first two editions’</a></h2>  <div class="story__excerpt size-six sm-size-five font--lato pb-2">Salahuddin Ahmed Sallu hopes that the third season of the PSL would offer more competitive edge than the first two. </div> <span class="story__time size-two text--300 caps font--lato "><span class="timestamp--label">Updated</span> November 14, 2017</span> </article>  </div> <div class="slideshow--row__item float-left" data-id="58" style="float:left;width:32.333333333333%;margin-right:1.5%;">  <article class="box story mb-2 pb-2 border--bottom equalize" data-id="1370061" data-layout="story">  <figure class="media media--stretch col-12 px-0 "> <div class="media__item "><a title="" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1370061/shoaib-malik-to-captain-multan-sultans-in-psl-3"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003im_/https://i.dawn.com/medium/2017/11/5a0864ae930e6.jpg" alt="Shoaib Malik to captain Multan Sultans in PSL 3"/></a></div> </figure> <div class="clearfix"></div>  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1370061" class="story__title size-eight sm-size-six font--lato "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1370061/shoaib-malik-to-captain-multan-sultans-in-psl-3" class="story__link">Shoaib Malik to captain Multan Sultans in PSL 3</a></h2>  <div class="story__excerpt size-six sm-size-five font--lato pb-2">"Malik is currently at his finest fitness level," says Wasim Akram. </div> <span class="story__time size-two text--300 caps font--lato "><span class="timestamp--label">Updated</span> November 12, 2017</span> </article>  </div> <div class="slideshow--row__item float-left" data-id="59" style="float:left;width:32.333333333333%;">  <article class="box story mb-2 pb-2 border--bottom equalize" data-id="1365916" data-layout="story">  <figure class="media media--stretch col-12 px-0 "> <div class="media__item "><a title="" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1365916/icc-hired-official-visits-nsk-to-assess-security-for-2018-psl-matches"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003im_/https://i.dawn.com/medium/2017/10/59eea798def1d.jpg" alt="ICC-hired official visits NSK to assess security for 2018 PSL matches"/></a></div> </figure> <div class="clearfix"></div>  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1365916" class="story__title size-eight sm-size-six font--lato "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1365916/icc-hired-official-visits-nsk-to-assess-security-for-2018-psl-matches" class="story__link">ICC-hired official visits NSK to assess security for 2018 PSL matches</a></h2>  <div class="story__excerpt size-six sm-size-five font--lato pb-2">Official inspects main pavilion, dressing rooms, before leaving arena. </div> <span class="story__time size-two text--300 caps font--lato "><span class="timestamp--label">Updated</span> October 24, 2017</span> </article>  </div> </div><div class="clear--both"> <div class="slideshow--row__item float-left" data-id="60" style="float:left;width:32.333333333333%;margin-right:1.5%;">  <article class="box story mb-2 pb-2 border--bottom equalize" data-id="1364622" data-layout="story">  <figure class="media media--stretch col-12 px-0 "> <div class="media__item "><a title="" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1364622/in-a-first-psl-2018-to-be-broadcast-in-india"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003im_/https://i.dawn.com/medium/2017/10/59e729b4bc780.jpg" alt="In a first, PSL 2018 to be broadcast in India"/></a></div> </figure> <div class="clearfix"></div>  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1364622" class="story__title size-eight sm-size-six font--lato "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1364622/in-a-first-psl-2018-to-be-broadcast-in-india" class="story__link">In a first, PSL 2018 to be broadcast in India</a></h2>  <div class="story__excerpt size-six sm-size-five font--lato pb-2">Discovery channel's daughter concern, DSport, has acquired rights to broadcast the league for the first time in India. </div> <span class="story__time size-two text--300 caps font--lato "><span class="timestamp--label">Updated</span> October 18, 2017</span> </article>  </div> <div class="slideshow--row__item float-left" data-id="61" style="float:left;width:32.333333333333%;margin-right:1.5%;">  <article class="box story mb-2 pb-2 border--bottom equalize" data-id="1363796" data-layout="story">  <figure class="media media--stretch col-12 px-0 "> <div class="media__item "><a title="" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1363796/more-international-stars-join-psl-for-third-edition"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003im_/https://i.dawn.com/medium/2017/10/59e2207ab50db.jpg" alt="More international stars join PSL for third edition"/></a></div> </figure> <div class="clearfix"></div>  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1363796" class="story__title size-eight sm-size-six font--lato "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1363796/more-international-stars-join-psl-for-third-edition" class="story__link">More international stars join PSL for third edition</a></h2>  <div class="story__excerpt size-six sm-size-five font--lato pb-2">Darren Bravo, Luke Ronchi, Albie Morkel and Jason Holder are among the players available to be picked, PCB announces. </div> <span class="story__time size-two text--300 caps font--lato "><span class="timestamp--label">Updated</span> October 14, 2017</span> </article>  </div> <div class="slideshow--row__item float-left" data-id="62" style="float:left;width:32.333333333333%;">  <article class="box story mb-2 pb-2 border--bottom equalize" data-id="1361894" data-layout="story">  <figure class="media media--stretch col-12 px-0 "> <div class="media__item "><a title="" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1361894/psl-2018-gayle-pollard-sanga-malik-released-by-karachi-kings-as-deadline-ends"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003im_/https://i.dawn.com/medium/2017/10/59d63a09d1f8f.png" alt="PSL 2018: Gayle, Pollard, Sanga, Malik released by Karachi Kings as deadline ends"/></a></div> </figure> <div class="clearfix"></div>  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1361894" class="story__title size-eight sm-size-six font--lato "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1361894/psl-2018-gayle-pollard-sanga-malik-released-by-karachi-kings-as-deadline-ends" class="story__link">PSL 2018: Gayle, Pollard, Sanga, Malik released by Karachi Kings as deadline ends</a></h2>  <div class="story__excerpt size-six sm-size-five font--lato pb-2">Sohail Khan has moved to Lahore Qalandars while Mohammad Rizwan will appear for Karachi Kings in PSL three. </div> <span class="story__time size-two text--300 caps font--lato "><span class="timestamp--label">Updated</span> October 05, 2017</span> </article>  </div> </div><div class="clear--both"> <div class="slideshow--row__item float-left" data-id="63" style="float:left;width:32.333333333333%;margin-right:1.5%;">  <article class="box story mb-2 pb-2 border--bottom equalize" data-id="1361480" data-layout="story">  <figure class="media media--stretch col-12 px-0 "> <div class="media__item "><a title="" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1361480/afridi-moves-to-karachi-kings-ahead-of-psl-drafts"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003im_/https://i.dawn.com/medium/2017/10/59d3a29a01dfe.jpg" alt="Afridi moves to Karachi Kings ahead of PSL drafts"/></a></div> </figure> <div class="clearfix"></div>  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1361480" class="story__title size-eight sm-size-six font--lato "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1361480/afridi-moves-to-karachi-kings-ahead-of-psl-drafts" class="story__link">Afridi moves to Karachi Kings ahead of PSL drafts</a></h2>  <div class="story__excerpt size-six sm-size-five font--lato pb-2">Peshawar Zalmi will swap its gold and silver category picks with Karachi King's in exchange. </div> <span class="story__time size-two text--300 caps font--lato "><span class="timestamp--label">Updated</span> October 03, 2017</span> </article>  </div> </div></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="tabs__pane" id="teams"> <div class="container-fluid clearfix"> <div class="px-4">  <div class="story__content text--400 story__content--normal "><div style="display: none"><ul class="story__toc" style="display: none"> <li> <a href="#toc_0">Quetta Gladiators</a> </li> <li> <a href="#toc_1">Islamabad United</a> </li> <li> <a href="#toc_2">Multan Sultan</a> </li> <li> <a href="#toc_3">Peshawar Zalmi</a> </li> <li> <a href="#toc_4">Lahore Qalandars</a> </li> <li> <a href="#toc_5">Karachi Kings</a> </li> </ul> </div><h1 id="toc_0">Quetta Gladiators</h1> <figure class="media one-third palm--one-whole media--left media--uneven media--stretch"> <div class="media__item "><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003im_/https://i.dawn.com/primary/2018/02/5a853488be24b.png" alt=""/></div> </figure> <p> </p><p class=""><strong>Captain:</strong> Sarfraz Ahmed</p><p class=""><strong>Squad</strong></p><p class="">Batsmen: Kevin Pietersen, Rilee Rossouw, Asad Shafiq, Saad Ali, Rameez Raja, Jason Roy, Saud Shakeel</p><p class="">All-rounders: Umar Amin, Mohammad Nawaz, Jofra Archer (replaced Carlos Brathwaite), John Hastings (replaced Mahmudullah), Shane Watson, Anwar Ali</p><p class="">Wicket-keeper: Mohammad Azam Khan</p><p class="">Bowlers: Hasan Khan, Mir Hamza, Rashid Khan, Rahat Ali, Faraz Ahmed</p><p class="">Player Covers: Albie Morkel (cover for Jason Roy), Chris Green (cover for Rashid Khan), Ben Laughlin (cover for Jofra Archer)</p><hr> <h1 id="toc_1">Islamabad United</h1> <figure class="media one-third palm--one-whole media--left media--uneven media--stretch"> <div class="media__item "><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003im_/https://i.dawn.com/primary/2018/02/5a8531f503e66.jpg" alt=""/></div> </figure> <p> </p><p class=""><strong>Captain:</strong> Misbah ul Haq</p><p class=""><strong>Squad</strong> </p><p class="">Batsmen: Alex Hales, Asif Ali, JP Duminy, Iftikhar Ahmed, Sahibzada Farhan</p><p class="">All-rounders: Amad Butt, Andre Russell, Faheem Ashraf, Shadab Khan, Hussain Talat, Steven Finn (replaced David Willey)</p><p class="">Wicket-keepers: Sam Billings, Luke Ronchi, Mohammad Hasan, Rohail Nazir</p><p class="">Bowlers: Mohammad Sami, Rumman Raees (vice captain), Samuel Badree, Zafar Gohar, Mohammad Hasnain</p><p class="">Player Covers: Samit Patel (as cover for Asela Gunaratne who was a cover for JP Duminy), Chadwick Walton (cover for Sam Billings)</p><hr> <h1 id="toc_2">Multan Sultan</h1> <figure class="media one-third palm--one-whole media--left media--uneven media--stretch"> <div class="media__item "><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003im_/https://i.dawn.com/primary/2018/02/5a8531f521d56.jpg" alt=""/></div> </figure> <p> </p><p class=""><strong>Captain:</strong> Shoaib Maik</p><p class=""><strong>Squad</strong></p><p class="">Batsmen: Ahmed Shehzad, Sohaib Maqsood, Abdullah Shafiq, Darren Bravo, Saif Badar, Umar Siddiq, Shan Masood</p><p class="">All-rounders: Sohail Tanvir, Kieron Pollard, Kashif Bhatti, Ross Whiteley</p><p class="">Wicket-keepers: Kumar Sangakkara, Nicholas Pooran</p><p class="">Bowlers: Umar Gul, Mohammad Irfan, Junaid Khan, Imran Tahir, Irfan Khan, Mohammad Abbas, Hardus Viljoen</p><p class="">Player Covers: Thisara Perera (cover for Imran Tahir)</p><hr> <h1 id="toc_3">Peshawar Zalmi</h1> <figure class="media one-third palm--one-whole media--left media--uneven media--stretch"> <div class="media__item "><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003im_/https://i.dawn.com/primary/2018/02/5a8531f4b23cb.png" alt=""/></div> </figure> <p> </p><p class=""><strong>Captain:</strong> Darren Sammy</p><p class=""><strong>Squad</strong></p><p class="">Batsmen: Evin Lewis, Tamim Iqbal, Mohammad Arif, Khushdil Shah, Taimur Sultan, Ibtisam Sheikh</p><p class="">All-rounders: Mohammad Hafeez, Shakib Al Hasan, Haris Sohail, Dwayne Bravo, Hammad Azam, Saad Nasim, Khalid Usman</p><p class="">Wicket-keepers: Kamran Akmal, Andre Fletcher</p><p class="">Bowlers: Hasan Ali, Chris Jordan, Wahab Riaz, Mohammad Asghar, Sameen Gul</p><p class="">Player Covers: Liam Dawson (cover for Shakib al Hasan)</p><hr> <h1 id="toc_4">Lahore Qalandars</h1> <figure class="media one-third palm--one-whole media--left media--uneven media--stretch"> <div class="media__item "><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003im_/https://i.dawn.com/primary/2018/02/5a8531f3e1ab7.png" alt=""/></div> </figure> <p> </p><p class=""><strong>Captain:</strong> Brendon McCullum</p><p class=""><strong>Squad</strong></p><p class="">Batsmen: Cameron Delport, Fakhar Zaman, Sohail Akhtar, Chris Lynn</p><p class="">All-rounders: Aamer Yamin, Bilawal Bhatti, Bilal Asif, Anton Devcich (replaced Angelo Mathews)</p><p class="">Wicket-keepers: Umar Akmal, Gulraiz Sadaf</p><p class="">Bowlers: Sohail Khan, Sunil Narine, Yasir Shah, Ghulam Mudassar, Mitchell McClenaghan, Raza Hasan, Mustafizur Rahman, Shaheen Afridi, Imran Khan</p><p class="">Player Covers: Dinesh Ramdin (cover for Mustafizur Rahman)</p><hr> <h1 id="toc_5">Karachi Kings</h1> <figure class="media one-third palm--one-whole media--left media--uneven media--stretch"> <div class="media__item "><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003im_/https://i.dawn.com/primary/2018/02/5a8536621e432.jpg" alt=""/></div> </figure> <p> </p><p class=""><strong>Captain:</strong> Imad Wasim</p><p class=""><strong>Squad</strong></p><p class="">Batsmen: Eoin Morgan, Lendl Simmons (replaced Colin Munro), Babar Azam, Khurram Manzoor, Colin Ingram, Joe Denly (replaced Luke Wright)</p><p class="">All-rounders: Shahid Afridi, Ravi Bopara, Hasan Mohsin, David Wiese, Mohammad Taha</p><p class="">Wicket-keepers: Mohammad Rizwan, Saifullah Bangash</p><p class="">Bowlers: Mohammad Amir, Usama Mir, Usman Khan, Mohammad Irfan, Tabish Khan, Tymal Mills (replaced Mitchell Johnson)</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="tabs__pane" id="schedule"> <div class="container-fluid clearfix"> <div class="px-4">  <div class="story__content text--400 story__content--normal "><div style="display: none"></div><figure 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class="media__item "><a title="" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1391410/islamabad-united-vs-peshawar-zalmi-which-of-the-two-former-champions-will-emerge-victorious-today"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003im_/https://i.dawn.com/medium/2018/02/5a91126a31404.jpg" alt="Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi: Which of the two former champions will emerge victorious today?"/></a></div> </figure> <div class="clearfix"></div>  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1391410" class="story__title size-six sm-size-six sm-size-five font--lato pb-2 "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224150003/https://www.dawn.com/news/1391410/islamabad-united-vs-peshawar-zalmi-which-of-the-two-former-champions-will-emerge-victorious-today" class="story__link">Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi: Which of the two former champions will emerge victorious today?</a></h2> <span class="story__time size-two text--300 caps font--lato "><span 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