Lahore Qalandars, a prominent PSL franchise, stands firm in its commitment to fostering a culture free from bribery, distinguishing itself from other franchises that have reportedly resorted to attempting or succeeding in bribing players to join their ranks, often coaxing them away from their original teams. This unsettling trend has triggered concerns within the cricket community.
Expressing his views on the matter, COO of Lahore Qalandars, Sameen Rana, took to social media, specifically Twitter, to advocate for ethical team-building practices. He emphasized the fundamental right of franchises to assemble competitive teams using the available draft or engaging in legitimate player trades.
In a plea to maintain the integrity of the PSL community, the representative urged franchises to abstain from directly approaching players with financial inducements and rewards to entice them away from their existing affiliations. The message underscored the importance of not perpetuating a culture marred by bribery, instead encouraging a fair and principled approach to team formation.
Making a good team for your franchises is your right and for that, you have the right to select players AVAILABLE in the draft or trade them where possible. PSL franchises are one big family and we should not go directly to players and start offering them money and rewards to leave existing franchise. Let’s not build and promote a culture of bribes. Just a humble request.
As the anticipation builds for the upcoming PSL season 9 draft scheduled for December 13, reports have surfaced regarding several players contemplating or executing switches between franchises. Notably, one of the most significant transfers involved Naseem Shah, a bowler from Quetta Gladiators, making a move to Islamabad United. Such transitions are often accompanied by offers of improved player categories and, regrettably, financial incentives.
The player shuffle continues, with Quetta Gladiators strategically trading Iftikhar Ahmed, securing him as a replacement for Rilee Rossouw from the Multan Sultans. Similarly, Karachi Kings orchestrated a trade, parting ways with Imad Wasim in exchange for acquiring Hassan Ali from Islamabad United. These moves highlight the dynamic nature of team compositions in the PSL, but the concerns persist about the potential influence of bribery in shaping these rosters. As PSL 9 approaches, the cricketing community anxiously watches to see how the player landscape evolves and whether the league collectively heeds the call for a bribe-free culture.
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