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Peshawar Zalmi owner Javed Afridi has broken his silence, indicating significant changes after the franchise’s exit from Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10 following a defeat to Lahore Qalandars.
For the first time since the inception of the PSL, Peshawar Zalmi has failed to qualify for the playoffs.
Following the game, Javed Afridi took to the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) and addressed the heartbreak felt by Zalmi’s loyal fanbase and assured them that the team would come back stronger.
His message carried both accountability and optimism, as he pledged a major overhaul aimed at rebuilding the franchise with renewed purpose.
“This season’s outcome hurts, but this platform remains a launchpad for national careers,” Afridi wrote. “Major changes are coming—we’ll rebuild with grit and purpose. InshaAllah.”
He also called for unity among PSL fans, urging Zalmi supporters to back all teams in the true spirit of cricket, despite the disappointment.
“Request to all Zalmi Fans, as a national product, let’s unite to support all PSL teams in the spirit of cricket,” he added.
Javed Afridi further reiterated Zalmi’s long-term vision of elevating the PSL experience beyond the boundary ropes, promising initiatives such as Fan Parks, Yellow Storm stadium fan zones, and vibrant marketing campaigns in future editions.
“Stay with us—the storm returns stronger! 💛” he signed off.
Zalmi’s campaign in PSL 10 ended with a 26-run defeat against Lahore Qalandars in Rawalpindi, a rain-affected, must-win match where they fell short while chasing 150 in 13 overs, closing at 123 for 8.
Led by Babar Azam, the 2017 champions failed to find momentum throughout the season, finishing with four wins and six losses in ten matches. Their tally of eight points and a net run-rate of -0.293 wasn’t enough to carry them through.
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