Peshawar Zalmi

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Peshawar Zalmi
پېښور زلمي
پشاور زلمی
File:Peshawar Zalmi logo.png
Nickname(s): KHPAL TEAM
League: Pakistan Super League
Captain: Shahid Afridi
Coach: Mohammad Akram
City: Peshawar,Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,Pakistan
Colours: Peshawar Zalmi colors.png
Owner: Javed Afridi[1][2]
Founded: 2015
PSL wins: 0
Official website: peshawarzalmi.com

Peshawar Zalmi (Urdu: پشاور زلمی‎; Pashto: پېښور زلمي‎) is a Pakistani professional franchise cricket team that represents Peshawar in Pakistan Super League.[3] It is owned by Javed Afridi, CEO at Haier Pakistan.[1][4] The team was established in 2015 following the announcement of Pakistan Super League by PCB.[4] Shahid Afridi is the captain, Mohammad Akram is the head coach and Andy Flower is the batting consultant of the team.

Franchise history

In 2015, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced that first inaugural season of Pakistan Super League would begin in February 2016. On 3 December 2015, the PCB unveiled the owners of five city-based franchises. The Peshawar franchise was sold to the Haier for US$16 million for a ten-year period.[5] [6]

Team History

2016 Season

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See also: Peshawar Zalmi in 2016
Tamim Iqbal with 267 runs in 6 matches was team's Leading run scorer in 2016 Pakistan Super League season
Mohammad Hafeez was one of team's star performer with the bat in 2016 Season

Before the start of the league, Zalmis were considered as a strong team and team to beat in first PSL. They proved everybody right by winning their first two matches. Thanks to brilliant performances from their openers Mohammad Hafeez and Tamim Iqbal, Peshawar Zalmi who played their first two matches on the 5th and 6 February against Islambad United and Lahore Qalandars respectively winning both of them, beating United by 24 runs and Qalandars by 9 wickets.[7][8] Their winning run ended after losing a close match against the underdogs of 2016 PSL Quetta Gladiators.[9] after completing group stage matches they won six from eight matches losing against Lahore Qalandars in a close match and Quetta Gladiators they finished first in points table qualifying for the play-offs where they played against Quetta Gladiators in Qualifier 1.[10] The first qualifier of the inaugural Pakistan Super League was a nail-biting affair and came down to the last ball, with Quetta Gladiators holding their nerve to clinch one run win. Gladiators posted 133 thanks to Kevin Pietersen (53) well supported by Kumar Sangakkara (37) after disastrous start, in reply Peshawar scoring 132 in their 20 Overs Darren Sammy's 38 from 29 could not save the team.[11] Zalmi were left needing eight runs from six balls;Gladiators required three wickets. A dot off the first ball of the over, bowled by Aizaz Cheema, titled the contest further Quetta's way. However, Wahab Riaz seemed to emerge an unlikely hero for Zalmi,slamming the second ball - a low full toss outside off - over cow corner for four. He then proceeded to take a single. Three needed off three, and it was anybody's game. Cheema, though, drastically turned the fate of the match with his next two deliveries. First Hasan Ali was out caught and bowled. Then, Wahab swung wildly in an attempt to finish the game, but ended up skying the ball straight to Ahmed Shehzad at point. Cheema was on a hat- trick and Muhammad Asghar had the unenviable task of striking the last ball for at least three. Cheema did not get his hat-trick, but more importantly, Asghar was unable to put the bowler's rising short ball away as a result Aizaz Cheema become an idol for Gladiators and qualified for the Final. Gladiator's Mohammad Nawaz for his 3 for 27 and 20 runs was judged man of the match against Zalmi.[12] Islamabad United qualified for 2016 Pakistan Super League Final match by defeating Zalmi.United set 177 runs target for Zalmi after being sent in by Afridi to bat first.United's Batsman Sharjeel Khan 117 from 62 balls against strong bowling line-up of Zalmi proved to be the difference between them and United they only managed 126 runs after blistering inning from Shahid Afridi in the end of 38 from 17 balls and earlier Kamran Akmal scored 45 from 32 balls.As a result of this loss they were eliminated from the tournament.Wahab Riaz with 15 wickets was the leading wicket-taker for the team.Tamim Iqbal with 267 runs was team's leading run scorer.[13]

Transfers

2017 Pakistan Super League draft system was held in Mid-Oct 2016.Before draft system PCB announced dates for 2017 PSL retention and transfer window respectively, The retention window started on May 5 which ended on September 9 while the transfer window started from June 20 to September 9.[14]

Team identity

On 13 December 2015 Javed Afridi owner of the team revealed the team name and the official logo of the team in Army Public School Peshawar.[3] The word Zalmi is a Pashto language word meaning Youth.[15] The logo of the team is a fusion of a traditional Peshawari turban with cricket stumps. The logo has three, shades blue, yellow and white, signifying the pride of the region, the skies and the energy of the people.[16]

Jersey colours

Kit colours are blue and yellow which are also depicted in the team's logo. Shirt sponsors are Bahria Town the largest real-estate developers and Investors in Pakistan and the largest private housing society in Asia.Kit Manufacturers are J.

Theme song

The theme song "o Da Pekhawar Zalmi" is the official anthem of the club. In the first PSL game for Peshawar Zalmi several singers sung the anthem.[17]

Sponsors and partners

Bahria Town the largest real-estate developers and investors in Pakistan and the largest private housing society in Asia is the title sponsor for the franchise.[18] Others which also have sponsorship deals are Giggly Boom Boom Bubble, Brighto Paints and Zong. Hi-Tech Lubricant Company behind "ZIC" signed in as motor oil sponsors of the franchise.[19]TCSConnect and Yayvo signed on as digital and logistics sponsors.[20]Khyber News, Kay2 TV, Pakhtun Entertainment and Pashto 1 are their regional media partners. Express News and Hum TV are their official news and entertainment media partners during 2016 PSL.[21][22] In February 2016 J. signed a deal as team's apparel partners.

Year Kit Manufacturers Shirt Sponsor (Chest) Shirt Sponsor (Back)
2016 J. Bahria Town,Brighto Paints Giggly Boom Boom Bubble Gum

Ambassadors

Actor Hamza Ali Abbasi and actress Humaima Malik were team's star ambassadors during the inaugural season.[23]

Current squad

File:Shahid Afridi 2010-cropped.jpg
Shahid Afridi is the icon player and captain of Peshawar Zalmi

Players with international caps are listed in bold.

  •      denotes a player who is currently unavailable for selection.
  •      denotes a player who is unavailable for rest of the season.
Name Nationality Batting style Bowling style Joined Notes
Batsmen
Mohammad Hafeez Pakistan Right-hand Right-arm off Spin 2016 [24]
Tamim Iqbal Bangladesh Left-hand — 2016 Overseas
Shahid Yousuf Pakistan Right-hand — 2016
Israrullah Pakistan Left-Hand — 2016
Musadiq Ahmed Pakistan Right-Hand — 2016
Brad Hodge Australia Right-hand — 2016 Overseas
Dawid Malan England Left-hand Right Arm Leg Break 2016 Overseas
All-rounders
Shahid Afridi Pakistan Right-hand Right-Arm Leg Spin 2016 Captain, first pick in players draft[25]
Aamer Yamin Pakistan Right-Hand Right Arm Medium 2016
Darren Sammy Saint Lucia Right-hand Right-arm Medium Fast 2016

Overseas
Jim Allenby Australia Right-hand Right arm Medium 2016 Overseas
Wicket-keeper
Kamran Akmal Pakistan Right-hand — 2016
Jonny Bairstow England Right-hand — 2016 Overseas
Bowlers
Abdur Rehman Pakistan Left-hand Left-arm off spin 2016
Muhammad Asghar Pakistan Left-Hand Left Arm Spinner 2016
Junaid Khan Pakistan Left-hand Left-arm Fast 2016
Wahab Riaz Pakistan Right-hand Left-arm Fast 2016
Shaun Tait Australia Right-hand Right arm Fast 2016 Overseas
Imran Khan Pakistan Right-hand Left-arm Medium Fast 2016
Hasan Ali Pakistan Right-Hand Right Arm Medium Fast 2016
Taj Wali Pakistan Left-Hand Left Arm Medium Fast 2016

Management and coaching staff

Name Position
Javed Afridi (Haier Pakistan) Owner
Pakistan Abdul Rehman Manager
Pakistan Mohammad Akram Head Coach/Director
Zimbabwe Andy Flower Batting Coach/Mentor[26]
South Africa Grant Luden Fielding Coach/Fitness Trainer
Pakistan Ibrahim Qureshi Assistant Trainer
Zimbabwe Bradley Ian Robinson Physio
Pakistan Usman Hashmi Analyst

Captains

No. Nat Player From To Mat Won Lost tie NR %
1 Pakistan Shahid Afridi 2016 - 10 6 4 0 0 60.00

Coaches

No. Nat Name From To %
1 Pakistan Mohammad Akram 2016 Present 60.00

Result Summary

Overall Result in PSL

Performance summary in Pakistan Super League
Year Pld Won Lost NR Tied SR(%) Position Summary
2016 10 6 4 - - 60.00% 3rd Play-offs

Head-to-Head Record

[27]

Opposition Span Mat Won Lost Tied NR Success rate
Islamabad United 2016–present 3 2 1 0 0 66.66%
Karachi Kings 2016–present 2 2 0 0 0 100.00%
Lahore Qalandars 2016–present 2 1 1 0 0 50.00%
Quetta Gladiators 2016–present 3 1 2 0 0 33.33%

References

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