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Imran Khan returns to cricket as Peshawar Zalmi mentor

Former World cup winning captain will return towards cricketing activities after a break of more than two decades

Sports Desk December 23, 2015

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Former Pakistan World cup winning captain Imran Khan has been appointed as the mentor of Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise Peshawar Zalmi.

Great addition to the Pakistan Super League. The legend Imran Khan to be appointed mentor and ambassador for Peshawar Zalmi #Cricket #PSLT20
— Saj Sadiq (@SajSadiqCricket) December 20, 2015

Imran who is now the chief of a political party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), will return to cricketing activities after a break of more than two decades as he will mentor the Shahid Afridi-led team.

Peshawar Zalmi has picked Shahid Afridi as their icon player, for whom they had to pay $75,000 to Islamabad United for having the first pick in the icon player category selection.

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The Shahid Afridi-led team will also have the services of Umar Gul, Imran Khan Jr, West Indian big hitting all-rounder Darren Sammy, left-arm fast bowlers Wahab Riaz and Junaid Khan, former T20 captain Muhammad Hafeez and explosive Bangaldesh opener Tamim Iqbal.

Peshawar Zalmi owner Javed Afridi said that he is pleased with the team selection, and remains optimistic that his franchise will do well in the inaugural edition of the PSL.

"We are pleased with our selections for Peshawar Zalmi," said Javed Afridi.

"The team is a blend of some fantastic T20 players and Zalmis. The Zalmis are the young unsung heroes of KPK who have been included in the squad like Taj Wali, Israrullah and Imran Khan Junior.

"We hope to deliver to the best of our abilities in the tournament. The real work I feel starts now."

The tournament will begin in February next year, where five teams will participate and the final will be played on February 24 at Dubai Cricket Stadium.

COMMENTS (20)

Khan | 8 years ago | Reply @Raisani: you should know that first look yourself in the mirrorr and then talk about others..!!

PSL Fans | 8 years ago | Reply I also heard the same news but later someone from PTI Claimed that he is not having enough time for mentoring a Cricket Team. he is busy in Political affairs and Shaukat Khanam Hospital's Inauguration.

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Abid Shah Mashwani | 8 years ago | Reply Here come a press conference from Disinformation Minister Pervez Rasheed - Mian Nawaz Shareef will mentor Lahore Qalandars requested by 35 punctures.

Blithe | 8 years ago | Reply @Gramscian: The only thing I could agree on is to have Imran khan Niazi and TuQ tried for attacking parliment, injuring and killing poice officers , breaking into PTV, threatening to strangulate policemen who were duty bound to stop the miscreants, encouraging army to break the constitution , etc . Otherwise , I think focus on cricket would do him good . He needs some R and R, especially after threatening to expropriate peasants' landd for his "NGO" projects

Sheeda Diesel | 8 years ago | Reply I wonder why Ch. Allah Dad has not commented here yet. The only fierce commentator on ET whenever there is news about IK. I think he is on PMLN payroll

Sheeda Diesel | 8 years ago | Reply @Blithe Well, if you don't consider Model Town incident a cold murder then you are right but then I realize your name is "Bithe"

Gramscian | 8 years ago | Reply @Blithe: May be you were sleeping when Model Town massacre occurred. This is only one example. The younger Sharif is known to have killed dozens through Sub-inspector Abid Boxer in 90s. But this is expected from certified darbaris. By the way, thanks for conceding the loot and plunder part. At least, we have agreement on one issue.

Ch. Allah Daad | 8 years ago | Reply It would keep him busy and save all of us from his politics. One Sharif is building and other Sharif is protecting. Who needs this spent force?

Blithe | 8 years ago | Reply @Gramscian: Murders?!? I have not seen anyone accusing him of that. Kid, you need to get yourself checked - you seem to suffering from the same verbal diarrhea as Imran khan Niazi

Blithe | 8 years ago | Reply Will TuQ be again assiting Imran khan Niazi with the vision thing??

z | 8 years ago | Reply Thanks Peshawar Zalmi for taking this loony back to cricket. Please don't worry if he is a failed politician and a half failed cricketer, you will be fine.

Gramscian | 8 years ago | Reply @Adnan Siddiqi: Yes. Nawaz is a better Pakistani politician. His loot, plunder and murders make him so.

Naeem | 8 years ago | Reply @Adnoon Siddiqui: "Adnoon".... I like that. lol

salman | 8 years ago | Reply Have the services of I.K were offered to all teams? and then Peshawar Zalmi appointed him as their mentor.

Raisani | 8 years ago | Reply there's a saying in Punjabi "Jitaan di......." . This is where Khan Sahab belongs.

Adnan Siddiqi | 8 years ago | Reply @Adnoon Siddiqui: Just like people of Pakistan should elect Imran Khan as the PM of Pakistan. He is a better politician than Nawaz Sharif :-p

Adnan Siddiqi | 8 years ago | Reply Now expect the Zalmis to park a container inside the stadium and do a dharna on top of it, every time this team ends up losing a match. I am sure this team would also get to learn how and under what circumstances the "third umpire" raises his finger. :D

Neokhan1 | 8 years ago | Reply Last time I check Umar Gul isn't part of Peshawar Zalmi team

Usman | 8 years ago | Reply Zalimaa - coca cola peelaadayy!!

Adnoon Siddiqui | 8 years ago | Reply Peshawar Zalmi should have appointed Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif as their mentor. He plays better cricket than Imran Khan.

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