LAHORE: After a COVID-19 enforced break, the Pakistan Super League (PSL) edition six is all set to resume with the remaining 20 matches of the tournament’s sixth edition taking place at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi.
The six captains are now ready to switch on and dazzle in search of trophy winning glory. At present, defending champions Karachi Kings top the points table with six points from five matches (three wins, two defeats).
Karachi Kings captain Imad Wasim said. “PSL 6 restart is great news for both the players and especially the fans. We were at the top of the points table in Karachi and would like to be able to sustain the run of form in Abu Dhabi too.
“Sharjeel Khan did well for us in Karachi while Mohammad Amir as always will be spearheading our bowling attack. At a personal level, I look forward to leading my team from the front in our efforts of a successful defence of our title,” he added.
Peshawar Zalmi captain Wahab Riaz said, “We are really excited about the resumption of Pakistan Super League. We had a good run in Karachi and we would be aiming to further improve our performance in the remaining round matches to ensure a top-two position which will help us in the playoffs.”
Islamabad United captain Shadab Khan said, “In the prevailing pandemic challenges, the return of the HBL PSL 6 is a massive boost for all of us. We have great memories of playing in the UAE, United of course won its first title there in 2016. I am really looking forward to leading my side in Abu Dhabi.”
Lahore Qalandars captain Sohail Akhtar said, “The Karachi-leg was incredibly competitive and despite our fourth spot we are joint on points with the three teams ahead of us.”
“This year also provides us the opportunity of changing our poor run in the UAE where we struggled to make an impression in the previous editions, we have some incredible local talent with a potent bowling attack which makes me very confident,” he asserted.
Multan Sultans captain Mohammad Rizwan said, “We had a tough run in Karachi, but we have the depth and pedigree in our squad to turn the tables around when we resume the action in the UAE.”
Quetta Gladiators captain Sarfaraz Ahmed said, “The Karachi-leg was a challenging one for us as a team but we took a significant step in the last match before the suspension by becoming the first side to successfully defend a target in the PSL 6. The last result is a positive that we will carry with us in Abu Dhabi, UAE has been a great venue for us as we have done outstandingly well there in the past.”
