Addressing the media on the first day of training ahead of the Test series in Islamabad, Harris said he has represented the country in white-ball cricket for some time but is yet to play Test cricket.
The two teams will battle it out for the coveted number one spot in the Test rankings in the four-match Test series in India. The Test series will begin on February 9 with both sides hoping to win the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and seal a spot in the finals of the 2021-23 World Test Championship.
The match will be held in a double-league format, with Balochistan team led by Yasir Shah taking on Omar Amin-led Northern team at the NBP Sports Center in Karachi to defend their title.
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PSL is one of the best leagues in the world and the quality of cricket tests your ability as a bowler. I'm excited to be back here and look forward to all the challenges it will bring me. Thanks to the Almighty, I am doing well. I checked off the bowling workload and fitness requirements.
The Gladiators have selected Dwaine Pretorius, Will Jacks and Nuwan Suchhara as partial replacements for Odean Smith, Jason Roy and Naveen ul Haq.
With this spell, the Khyber region-born cricketer surpassed Haris Rauf's average speed of 144.16 kmph set against Peshawar Zalmi in 2022 record.
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If Brown's efforts in South Africa are anything to go by, the respite for the batsmen who didn't feature in Australia won't end anytime soon.
Christina Matthews is keen to convert Perth Scorchers' vital support base into avid international cricket fans.
Speaking to the media, the former cricketer said that both players have been playing cricket for some time and are eager to return to the national team.
Quetta's strength this time is their bowling unit. The likes of Naseem Shah and Mohammad Hasnan have developed into excellent fast bowlers, while Mohammad Nawaz has also developed his game further. The addition of world-class spinner Wanindu Hasaranga and West Indies T20 specialist Odean Smith provide Quetta with a balanced star-level attack. The likes of Naveen Haq and Umaid Asif provide depth and quality to the entire squad.
Quetta Gladiators also have a better record at the National Bank Cricket Arena, winning three out of the five matches they have played in their PSL history.
The former PCB chairman had spoken out against the current government after he was removed from office because of his differences with the new PCB chairman Najam Sethi.
Former captain Javed Miandad has slammed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for refusing to send a team to Pakistan for the 2023 Asia Cup.
Babar Azam has put in one incredible ODI performance after another in 2022, but none more memorable and outstanding than his 114-run stand against Australia in Lahore at the end of March .
My father is my biggest inspiration. He keeps me mentally strong and always supports me to excel despite the odds. He told me about the criticism and helped me fight against it. I hope I can continue to make him proud.
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Team Opposition Score Year Match Venue Islamabad United Peshawar Zalmi 247/2021 Abu Dhabi Multan Sultan Quetta Gladiators 245/3 2022 Lahore Lahore Qalandars Peshawar Zalmi 241/3 2023 Lahore Islamabad United Lahore Qalandars238/32019 Karachi Peshawar Zalmi Islamabad United232 /62021 Abu Dhabi
Meanwhile, it has been confirmed that Ben's wife Erin Holland will return to the PSL as a presenter, alongside famous Pakistani presenter Zainab Abbas.
Earlier this year, England's white-ball team visited Pakistan for a seven-match T20I series, which the Moeen Ali-led side won 4-3. The matches were held in Karachi and Lahore.
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Waqar Younis holds the unique reputation of being the only bowler to hit three consecutive wickets in ODIs. This achievement is a testament to his skill and consistency as a bowler.
Babar has amassed a huge number of runs during that time and his form has helped Pakistan remain one of the best teams in one-day cricket as the Asian side closes in on the No. 1 spot Team ranking.
Indian batting superstar Smriti Mandhana has had a stellar year, scoring 594 runs at an average of 33.00 and a strike rate of 133.48. During the year, she hit five half-centuries in 21 innings, including one in the Women's Asia Cup final against Sri Lanka in October.