Islamabad, 26 March 2025: The Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10 exhibition match between Peshawar Zalmi and Quetta Gladiators is facing uncertainty after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) raised concerns regarding the condition of Arbab Niaz Stadium in Peshawar.
A PCB inspection team recently visited the venue to assess its readiness. After a detailed review, the team found the pitch and outfield to be below the required standards.
Additionally, the dressing rooms were reported to lack basic necessities, while the media and commentary boxes were deemed inadequate.
This exhibition match was planned as part of PCB’s broader strategy to engage local fans and create excitement ahead of the 10th edition of the PSL.
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By hosting matches in different cities, the board aims to expand the reach of the tournament and strengthen cricket’s presence across Pakistan.
Peshawar Zalmi’s owner, Javed Afridi, has been a vocal supporter of bringing PSL matches to Peshawar.
He had earlier urged PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi to consider Arbab Niaz Stadium as a potential venue for PSL 10 fixtures.
His continued advocacy has played a key role in scheduling this match, which was expected to be a thrilling contest for cricket fans in the region.
Meanwhile, preparations for PSL 10 are in full swing. The tournament is set to begin on April 11, with defending champions Islamabad United facing Lahore Qalandars in Rawalpindi.
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A total of 34 matches will be played across different venues, with Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium hosting 13 matches, including both Eliminators and the grand final.
Quetta Gladiators Squad for PSL 10
| Category | Players |
|---|---|
| Platinum | Finn Allen, Faheem Ashraf, Mark Chapman |
| Diamond | Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Amir, Rilee Rossouw |
| Gold | Akeal Hossein, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Saud Shakeel |
| Silver | Khawaja Nafay, Usman Tariq, Haseebullah Khan, Khurram Shahzad |
| Emerging | Kyle Jamieson, Hasan Nawaz |
| Supplementary | Mohammad Zeeshan, Danish Aziz, Kusal Mendis, Sean Abbott |
Peshawar Zalmi Squad for PSL 10
| Category | Players |
| Platinum | Babar Azam, Saim Ayub, Tom Kohler-Cadmore |
| Diamond | Mohammad Haris, Corbin Bosch, Mohammad Ali |
| Gold | Hussain Talat, Nahid Rana, Abdul Samad |
| Silver | Arif Yaqoob, Mehran Mumtaz, Sufiyan Muqeem, Najibullah Zadran |
| Emerging | Ali Raza, Maaz Sadaqat |
| Supplementary | Ahmed Daniyal, Alzarri Joseph |
