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Zaman Khan continues to impress in KPL 2021

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August 12, 2021


Zaman Khan file photo.
Zaman Khan

Zaman Khan, also called Pakistani 'Malinga', continued to impress cricket fans by his outstanding perforce during the ongoing Kashmir Premier League (KPL).

Khan, one of the best finds of the KPL, has taken an impressive eight wickets so far in the KPL 2021. He has figures of 2-28, 3-27 and 3-18 from his three matches so far.

The right-arm fast medium bowler, whose side-arm action similar to Sri Lankan icon Lasith Malinga, is already starting to make a name for himself despite playing only a couple of matches for the Rawalakot Hawks.

He was awarded the Player of the Match award on Wednesday after he posted impressive bowling figures of 3/18 from his four overs against Bagh Stallions.

He dismissed Rohail Nazir, Aamer Yamin and Umaid Asif to ensure Bagh Stallions were restricted to 156/9 from their 20 overs before the Hawks completed the run chase.

The 19-year-old from Mirpur spoke to media after the match, crediting Rawalakot Hawks skipper Shahid Afridi for giving him confidence to achieve big.

"I want to thank the KPL management for organising such an impressive league," he said. "My plan is to win the Man of the Match award in every game."

Zaman Khan said former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi inspires him to bowl impressively. "He gives me confidence and whatever he tells me to do, I do that," he added.
 
KPL has become 'global' premier league, says Taimoor Khan

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Thursday, Aug 12, 2021



Director Cricket Operations Taimoor Khan. File photo


Director Cricket Operations Taimoor Khan.

MUZAFFARABAD: With breaking viewership records on digital media, Kashmir Premier League (KPL) has turned into a “global premier league”, said its Director Cricket Operations Taimoor Khan.

Talking to Geo News, Taimoor Khan said that they had made some mistakes when it comes to hosting the mega event but vowed to bring more improvements to the KPL.

Meanwhile, praising the cricket league, Kotli Lions’ skipper Kamran Akmal said that such a mega event was pivotal to boost local cricket talent in Kashmir.

He maintained that the KPL is being recognised as an international league.

Kamran Akmal hoped that players who have been offered central contracts will also join the KPL in the future.

'Over 15 million views in just three days'

The Kashmir Premier League has received nationwide acclaim since its launch earlier this month, both locally and internationally.

With over 5.6 Million live views generated within the first day, it has successfully become Pakistan's most-viewed live sports event launch on Digital, The News reported.

Within the first 5 matches, the league successfully bagged 15 million views in three days, with Rawalakot Hawks (spearheaded by Shahid Afridi) and Mirpur Royals (headed by Shoaib Malik) taking the spotlight as the most-watched opening match for any tournament on digital media in Pakistan.

Zohaib Hisam, (CDO Blitz Group, broadcast partners KPL) commented, "This is really an unexpected turn of events - the general air among the media/advertising nexus regarding the event was mixed, but it is really refreshing to see that the nation is behind this league, all guns blazing."
 
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