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Express Tribune
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Raja predicts HBL PSL 10 winner
Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja on Saturday named the strongest team for the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10 final. He called Lahore Qalandars a formidable side and deemed them a well-balanced and strong team capable of winning the title. Ramiz praised the Qalandars' performance in Eliminator 2 as 'outclassing' and highlighted that the team had significantly improved its fielding and dominated the match completely. "Lahore quickly corrected their mistakes, which is quite surprising. Their team outclassed in batting and bowling, especially in the fielding department. There were no signs of fatigue, even though they had played a match just a day earlier. All of these are positive signs for the Qalandars," he remarked. The former PCB chief also praised the changes made in Lahore's playing XI and advised them not to make any further changes for the final. "The two key changes made in the Lahore lineup — especially the inclusion of the Sri Lankan players — have greatly benefited the team. These were excellent choices. The other changes were also quite good. My advice to Lahore is to stick with this playing XI in the final without any alterations," he suggested. The 62-year-old suggested that considering the hot weather in Lahore and the nature of the Gaddafi Stadium pitch, which flattens out after a few overs, the team should rely more on spin bowlers than pacers."The weather in Lahore is very hot and the pitch tends to flatten after a few overs, so spinners will be more useful. It would be wise for Lahore Qalandars not to make any changes to this perfect playing XI," he advised. Ramiz stated that Lahore is just one match away from winning another PSL 10 title. He noted that fans will come out in large numbers to support them and all eyes will be on the Qalandars. "Only one match remains in PSL 10 and Lahore Qalandars have a chance to become champions again. All focus will be on them. A huge crowd will show up to support them. The best part is that Lahore's batting is performing well, their bowling is working, and their fielding has improved too," Ramiz concluded.
India.com
24-04-2025
- Sport
- India.com
WATCH: Ramiz Raja leaves everyone stunned with his 'IPL' remark during PSL presentation
Ramiz Raja. New Delhi: The concurrent scheduling of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) and Indian Premier League (IPL) has provided cricket fans with abundant viewing. This has also kept commentators busy, including former Pakistani cricketer Ramiz Raja, who appeared to be following both leagues closely. This resulted in a humorous incident where Raja mistakenly awarded a PSL player an IPL 'catch of the match' award. Following Tuesday's Multan Sultans versus Lahore Qalandars match, former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja presented Joshua Little with his 'Catch of the Match' award. However, Ramiz mistakenly referred to it as the 'Catch of the IPL' instead of the PSL. HBL IPL 😂😂😂😂 — ٰImran Siddique (@imransiddique89) April 22, 2025 Ramiz's comments at the presentation ceremony surprised attendees, including stakeholders, and prompted some Pakistani fans to demand an apology for his inappropriate remarks. Multan Sultans defeated Lahore Qalandars in a match where they successfully defended a 228-run target. Yasir Khan's 87 runs from 44 balls earned him Player of the Match honors, while Iftikhar Ahmed contributed a rapid 40 runs from 18 balls. Despite a strong 27-ball fifty by Sikandar Raza, Lahore's batting performance fell short, resulting in a 33-run defeat after scoring 195/9 in their 20 overs. 'Have been working hard for this day, our team needed this kind of innings. Happy to contribute. There's a lot of hard work and practice behind this. That's why I didn't face any issue. This is how I play my shots, I know my power, I can hit it straight and over midwicket. Wanted to back my strengths. Had been waiting for my opportunity,' Yasir said after the match.
NDTV
23-04-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
"Catch Of The IPL": Ramiz Raja's Goof-Up In PSL Ceremony Leaves Internet In Splits
With the Pakistan Super League (PSL) running parallel to the Indian Premier League (IPL), fans have had a lot of cricket content to catch-up on. Even former cricketers and pundits have been quite busy, keeping track of the proceedings in both the leagues. Former Pakistan cricketer Ramiz Raja is one such pundit who seems to be following both leagues with keen interest. A side-effect of such cricketing content was seen when Ramiz accidentally gave a plyer in the PSL, an award for 'catch of the IPL'. The former Pakistan captain invited Joshua Little to collect his 'Catch of the Match' award after the game between Multan Sultans and Lahore Qalandars on Tuesday. This is when Ramiz ended up calling it the 'Catch of the IPL' instead of PSL. HBL IPL —Imran Siddique (@imransiddique89) April 22, 2025 The stakeholders present at the presentation ceremony were also stumped to hear what Ramiz had said. A section of Pakistan fans have even sought an apology from Ramiz for his faux pas. As for the match, Multan Sultans won the contest after successfully defending the total of 228 runs against Lahore Qalandars. Multan's Yasir Khan was named the Player of the Match for his knock of 87 runs off just 44 balls. Iftikhar Ahmed, with a quick-fire 40 off 18 balls was the second-highest scorer for the Sultans. For Lahore, Sikandar Raza 's 50 off 27 balls was the finest fighting effort. But, the team could only reach 195/9 in 20 overs, hence losing the contest by 33 runs. "Have been working hard for this day, our team needed this kind of innings. Happy to contribute. There's a lot of hard work and practice behind this. That's why I didn't face any issue. This is how I play my shots, I know my power, I can hit it straight and over midwicket. Wanted to back my strengths. Had been waiting for my opportunity," Yasir said after the match.
Mint
23-04-2025
- Sport
- Mint
Ramiz Raja calls PSL ‘IPL' in awkward live presentation goof-up
Former Pakistan cricketer and commentator Ramiz Raja made a blunder during the post-match presentation of a Pakistan Super League (PSL) on Tuesday, April 22. After the match between Multan Sultans and Lahore Qalandars, Ramiz accidentally referred to the league as "HBL IPL" while presenting the best catch award to Joshua Little. Ramiz Raja's slip of the tongue sparked social media reactions as fans failed to keep calm and started discussing the goof-up of the post-match presentation. While some netizens found the moment hilarious and trolled Ramiz for the blunder, others criticized the seasoned presenter for the mistake. The off-the-field incident added a humorous twist to an otherwise one-sided match. Multan Sultans won their first match of the ongoing PSL season after losing their previous three consecutive games. Coming to bat first, Multan Sultan registered a total of 228/5 powered by Yasir Khan's 87 off 44 balls. However, Lahore Qalandars failed to chase the massive total and ended up scoring 195/9. MS opened their account in the tournament with a win by 33 runs. Despite a high-scoring clash, it was an unexpected moment by Ramiz Raja off the field that caught the headlines. It is the first time in 10 years that the Pakistan Super League is running concurrently with the Indian Premier League. Traditionally held in February-March, the PSL was moved to an April-May schedule due to the ICC Champions Trophy and to ensure greater availability of international players. This shift also helped the league avoid scheduling conflicts with other T20 competitions like SA20, ILT20, and the Big Bash League (BBL). The IPL began on March 22 with the final scheduled for May 25. On the other hand, the PSL started on April 11 and will conclude on May 18. First Published: 23 Apr 2025, 10:09 AM IST
