****SHARJAH: Star batsman Kevin Pietersen quoted Imran Khan’s ‘madness’ statement when asked about whether he would travel to Lahore to play the final of Pakistan Super League (PSL).
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According to reports, the franchise owners are busy in finalizing their contingency plans, in case their team qualified for the big match in Pakistan.
KP of Quetta Gladaitors told his management that when Imran Khan is saying that holding final in Lahore is madness, then how can I go there.
Couple of days ago, Imran told a news channel that ‘the idea of having the PSL final in Lahore is madness to me’.
The PTI chief wondered what sort of message would be conveyed to the world by having closed roads around the Gaddafi stadium and heavy security.
“What message of peace will we send out in such conditions,” Imran said.
Foreign cricketers playing for the Quetta Gladiators have refused to play the final of the T20 league to be played at Qaddahi Cricket Stadium, according to Geo News.
Kevin Pietersen, a key player of the Gladiators, has left UAE shortly after his team beat Peshawar Zalmi to qualify for the final. Luke Wright, Tymal Mills have also excused themselves from playing in Pakistan. The final is scheduled to be held on March 5.
It is more a message to the terrorist pigs than restoration of international cricket in the country. Even if no foreigner plays we have to tell these pigs we will not be cowed by their threats.
For all those who are getting panic attacks on security measures taken at Lahore or roadblocks etc. Here is a little glimpse of what happened during 2012 London Olympics:
Its much better to have it in Lahore, with or without foreign players, then bow down in front of all negative forces and do as they are wishing.
For all those who are getting panic attacks on security measures taken at Lahore or roadblocks etc. Here is a little glimpse of what happened during 2012 London Olympics:
Its much better to have it in Lahore, with or without foreign players, then bow down in front of all negative forces and do as they are wishing./QUOTE) I really never felt locked down then!
Instead of opposing it, like a wise man IK should have kept quiet and later on Monday he would have asked govt about accomplishment and/or should have grilled them for not hosting play-offs or entire tournament in Pakistan…
But like always, he opted ti side with the forces who dont want this or any event held in Pakistan.
Today there was Sibi Festival Inaugration in Sibi, Balochistan…
Yesterday, heads of 5/6 states were in ISB forming another Economic Bloc may be to counter SAARC, where Presidents of Iran and Turkey were present…
In Lahori style if i may, people are saying that like a ontra jawai, he always have a problem…some are saying he is Manhos, some are of opinion that he is another Altaf, while few suggested that he is doing it on instructions of Indians and Jews… and let me say it here, before the Lahore blast most of the people were veiwing it as useless exercise ( including me) and after the blast it is more of kind that we wont be dictated by terrorist…we want final here…lets give Terrorists and Indians and jaw-breaking reply…
No one cares which two teams are in Final, all thet want is to tell the terrorists and their sponsors that we are here and kicking…
And this guy, just to satisfy his ego or settle his personal score with Sethi ( i dont like Sethi either) and NS and SS…is opposing them without knowing whats are the sentiment on grounds…it may be is true that Bani Gala have its policy made by elements who have no idea whats going on…
And to those who says it is going to be a curfew like situation in Lahore…please check the security measures and protocol of India before and during the cricket match…while we are talking about few roads, Indians most of the time seal the entire city…only difference is, they dont have imran khan
DUBAI: Islamabad United may have crashed out of the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL), but their coach Dean Jones has announced that he will still be traveling to Lahore to watch the final at the Gaddafi Stadium.
In the midst of mass withdrawals of the PSL’s foreign contingent, Jones’ announcement will be music to the ears of the hosts.
“We might not be in the final but we are committed to Pakistan cricket. Good luck to all teams still in play in the PSL,” said Jones. Dean Jones describes Islamabad United’s ordeal amid corruption allegations
But cricket is not the only motivating factor for the Australian to make the trip. He apparently is quite fond of Lahore’s famous cuisine.
“I will visit Lahore to support cricket in Pakistan but also to taste their delicious food,” he added.
Quetta Gladiators became the first team to qualify for the PSL final on Tuesday after defeating Peshawar Zalmi by just one run in a thrilling encounter.
It is the second straight year the Gladiators have qualified for the tournament’s final, although they will be looking to go one better than last year when they were bested in the final match by Islamabad United.
