News Desk
\nKARACHI
\nPeshawar Zalmi skipper Wahab Riaz said that most of his team\u2019s players have been in action in the past few days which will certainly help them during the final phase of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) \u2013 that will kick start from November 14 in Karachi, The News reported on Friday.
\nSpeaking to a virtual news conference, the Zalmi skipper said: \u201cMost of our players were playing domestic cricket. Faf du Plessis and Hardus Viljoen were part of the IPL and Saqib Mahmood was also playing cricket in England. It\u2019s a big advantage for you that your players are not rusty.\u201d
\nZalmi will face Lahore Qalandars in the eliminator on Saturday [tomorrow] here at the National Stadium.
\nCommenting about Zalmi\u2019s defeat to Multan Sultans by 22 runs in a friendly game played at the National Stadium on Wednesday, Wahab said that they would work on their weaknesses which were highlighted during the practice match.
\nRead more: Lahore Qalandars lose warm-up match to Multan Sultans
\n\u201cThe game against Lahore Qalandars gave us insight into where we lack. We will try to work on those weaknesses and overcome them,\u201d he added.
\nExpressing pleasure on the arrival of overseas players for the remaining matches, he said: \u201cIt is a welcome sign that foreign players have join us in the final phase of the PSL\u201d.
\nThe Peshawar Zalmi player said that the local players had made a massive contribution. \u201cI firmly believe that your local players play key role in wins. The teams that have won this tournament \u2014 their local players have performed exceptionally well,\u201d he said.
\n\u201cHaider Ali is in great form. Kamran Akmal is an asset for Peshawar Zalmi and Shoaib Malik is sharing his experience. All our players are match winners. I expect every player to contribute,\u201d he said, adding that he expected Kamran to provide firepower.
\n\u201cWe win the match easily whenever Kamran scores big. The way he bats he gives you a start which releases the pressure. InshaAllah this year too he will repeat his performances,\u201d Wahab added.
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\n\u201cHasan is not yet fit. But he is with the team. He has been a very important member of Zalmi. InshaAllah I hope he will be ready for the second game as Zalmi needs him,\u201d Wahab mentioned.
\nSaying that he expects solid knocks from South African batsman Faf du Plessis and Sohaib Maqsood, who has been roped in place of Sammy who failed to arrive for the playoffs due to logistic issues, Wahab said: \u201cFaf is an outstanding player and is highly experienced and I am hopeful he will continue his IPL form here. Sohaib is a destructive player and he will also play his role for Zalmi.\u201d
\nDetermined to play for his side, Wahab said that he will try his best to deliver for the team.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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