Islamabad, Apr 10, 2025: Karachi Kings have cancelled their first training session due to the intense heatwave currently affecting the city.
An official from the franchise explained that the decision was made to prioritize the safety and well-being of players, given the extreme temperatures.
The much-important training session, which was scheduled to take place at the National Stadium Karachi, was called off as a precautionary measure.
Despite the cancellation, there was some positive news for the for the former champions.
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Overseas David Warner arrived in Karachi and joined the squad, alongside Bangladeshi wicketkeeper-batsman Litton Das and New Zealand Tim Seifert.
These three players are set to strengthen the line-up for the upcoming much-awaited Pakistan Super League season 10, starting from tomorrow.
Meanwhile, the Multan Sultans saw the arrival of their overseas players, including David Willey, Chris Jordan, and Josh Little, who touched down in Karachi the previous night.
The star players also participated in their first training session upon arrival to make preparation for the high-octane encounters .
In addition, West Indian batter Shai Hope and Michael Bracewell from New Zealand are expected to arrive in Pakistan today.
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As the PSL 2025 season prepares for its start, the excitement continues to build.
The tournament is set to begin on April 11, with the opening match featuring defending champions Islamabad United taking on Lahore Qalandars.
The schedule of PSL promises to deliver thrilling cricket as the heatwave in Karachi continues to set the stage for a heated competition.
Defending champions Islamabad United will face two-time title holders Lahore Qalandars in the tournament opener, scheduled for 8:30 PM (PST).
The 34-match tournament will be played across four cities, with Lahore hosting 13 games—including the Eliminators and final—Rawalpindi 11, and Karachi and Multan five each.
