PSL Peshawar Zalmi team

 All the attention now turns to the player draft of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) which is all set for its inaugural edition with the first match slated for February 4, 2016 and the final set to be played on February 24, 2016.

The Peshawar Zalmi side were acquired by the Haier group for $1.6 million US dollars. They have put in place some very talented individuals in their coaching staff. Pakistan’s world cup winning skipper Imran Khan returns as a mentor while Mohammad Akram has been named as head coach. Andy Flower will be the batting coach with South African Grant Luden taking the mantle of fielding coach.

Peshawar will be skippered by Pakistan T20 international captain Shahid Afridi. The man is known to be one of the biggest hitters of the cricket world and commands respect from his peers. However, his inconsistency with the bat could be a bit of an issue. Afridi’s skills as a leg-spinner might prove to be very useful with the tournament set to be played in the UAE.

Current internationals Wahab Riaz, Kamral Akmal, Mohammad Hafeez and Junaid Khan are also part of the side besides a whole host of youngsters. Riaz has been Pakistan’s best fast bowler for a while now whereas Hafeez’s quality as an opening batsman is never in doubt. Similarly, Akmal can be a very potent batsman in the middle-order and is known to be more than a handful behind the wickets.

In Darren Sammy, they have recruited one of West Indies’ best cricketers. After all, he led them to their first World T20 title in Sri Lanka and comes with the reputation of being a big hitter lower down the order. Bangladesh opener Tamim Iqbal has also been picked but their best pick has been veteran Australian batsman Brad Hodge.

Although retired from international cricket, Hodge has shown plenty of appetite to succeed in the T20 leagues across the world. He is currently starring for his side in the Australian Big Bash League and will be crucial for the Peshawar Zalmis in the PSL next year. Peshawar PSL team players list is placed below.

PSL Peshawar Zalmi Squad 2016

  • Shahid Afridi (Captain)
  • Wahab Riaz
  • Kamran Akmal
  • Mohammad Hafeez
  • Junaid Khan
  • Aamer Yamin
  • Imran Khan jnr
  • Shahid Yousuf
  • Abdur Rehman
  • Musadiq Ahmed Ali
  • Hasan Ali
  • Mohammad Asghar
  • Israrullah
  • Taj Wali

list of Foreign players;

  • Darren Sammy
  • Chris Jordan
  • Tamim Iqbal
  • Jim Allenby
  • Dawid Malan

  • Brad Hodge