A lot has happen on the pitch. Blistering hundreds, fiery bowling spells, exceptional catches and friendly banter, but the competition’s arrival in Pakistan produced some extremely memorable moment off-the-pitch too.
Here are some of those:
Darren Sammy Visits Mazar-e-Quaid
As if Pakistanis did not need another reason to love Darren Sammy. The Peshawar Zalmi captain visited Mazar-e-Quaid upon his arrival in Karachi. He absolutely donned white Shalmar Kameez white green blazer and Pakistan complete fell in love, all over again.
Darren Sammy and Javed Afridi at Mazar-e-Quaid.
Darren Sammy, Javed Afridi and others at Mazar-e-Quaid.
Darren Sammy with Governor Sindh Imran Ismail at Governor House.
He also visited the Governor House and planted some trees.
Shane Watson’s Heart Touching Message And Balochi Turban
Australian all-rounder Shane Watson is another player Pakistanis love. Upon arrival, he called Pakistani fans some of the most passionate ones in the world and said that he was privileged to be here.
https://twitter.com/AkberAJaffri/status/1104490874715754496
He also wore the Balochi Turban and looked pretty good in it.
Fawad Rana Breaks Our Heart
The Lahore Qalandar’s owner is one unlucky man. His team has finish last in all of the four seasons of the PSL but that has not diminished his efforts to revive cricket in Pakistan.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu30QU6lhq7/?utm_source=ig_embed
After Lahore’s elimination from this season, Fawad broke into tears and apologized to the fans. He also said he was heartbroken, and seeing him say so broke the hearts of Pakistanis too.
DJ Bravo’s We Are Gladiators Song
Dwayne aka DJ Bravo is a cricketer-cum-singer and he made sure he utilized all his talents in this season’s PSL too. On the pitch, he has been a vital member of the Gladiators but off the pitch, he has been equally brilliant too.
https://twitter.com/TeamQuetta/status/1104665957094559745
Ramiz Raja
Ramiz ‘Rambo’ Raja is Pakistan’s best commentator, but he also was the CEO of PSL Memes this year around.
His chemistry with the PSL colleagues has social media talking.
https://twitter.com/AbyyLay/status/1107242924444508160
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