Peshawar Zalmi has made a notable announcement regarding its head coach for an upcoming exhibition match against Quetta Gladiators. Kamran Akmal, who went unselected in the previous PSL season, has been named as the coach for the Babar Azam-led team. The highly anticipated match is set to take place on February 5th in Quetta.
Alongside Kamran, former Test cricketer Inzamam-ul-Haq will be serving as the team mentor for Zalmi. The roster for Babar’s yellow team includes names like Shahid Afridi, Wahab Riaz, Haider Ali, and many more talented players. Meanwhile, Sarfaraz Ahmed will be leading the Gladiators with a squad including Umar Akmal and Naseem Shah among others.
This exhibition match has been organized by the PCB in collaboration with the Baluchistan government in preparation for the upcoming eighth edition of PSL. The match will begin at 11 am (PST) and will be telecasted live by PTV Sports.
The game has generated immense excitement in cricket-starved Quetta, with tickets selling out in just two days. Fans flocked to buy their tickets for the affordable price of PKR 20 each. This match is a unique opportunity for the residents of Quetta to witness some of the best cricket players in action.
In conclusion, the appointment of Kamran Akmal as head coach and the star-studded roster of both teams have made this exhibition match a must-watch event for cricket enthusiasts.
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