Peshawar Zalmi announces hosting of Fata Super League

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Peshawar Zalmi announces hosting of Fata Super League

Dawn.com Published March 29, 2017

Peshawar Zalmi on Wednesday announced Fata Super League which will be hosted in four stadiums of Fata, said a press release from the Pakistan Super League (PSL) champions.

The league is scheduled to be run from April 3 to April 13.

Fata Super League will have participation from 24 teams and 67 matches will be played during the 11-day league, added the statement from Zalmi.

Winning team will be awarded Rs0.6 million while the runner-ups will get Rs0.3 million.

Javed Afridi, owner of the franchise, said the league will give an excellent opportunity to talented cricketers from the area.

He added that the purpose of the league will be to promote the positive and peaceful image of Fata.

“Success of this T20 league will bring more normality to the area,” said the franchise owner.

The statement added that “top cricketers including Salman Butt, Umar Amin, Mohammad Rizwan and others will add value to the event”.

“The league will be fully supported by the Pakistan Army and the politicians,” said Zalmi’s statement.

In November 2016, then army chief Gen Raheel Sharif inaugurated a cricket stadium in Khyber Agency with Shahid Afridi.

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Salman

Mar 29, 2017 09:05pm

Good initiative by Zalmi indeed to support our effort to defeat the menace of terrorism

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The end is near

Mar 29, 2017 09:12pm

Also make Waziristan Super League. After all, its all about business.

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Dr. Tankra

Mar 29, 2017 09:15pm

@The end is near - Idiotic comment! Isn't Waziristan a part of FATA?

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Princess

Mar 29, 2017 09:51pm

@The end is near this is very sad the way you see things. It is high time we take guns away from these young hands and put their potential to a good use and give them a game which keeps the nation united. Bravo Zalmi

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qamar zaman

Mar 29, 2017 10:01pm

what a shot...!! THis is what call the bravery. It will not only enlighten the talent but also The message of Peace to The world. Thanks Dawn for Sweet News.

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Humble

Mar 29, 2017 10:45pm

Very very positive initiative!

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Imran

Mar 29, 2017 10:59pm

Very good initiative.. such a league should be organised in Balochistan as well to bring local talent from there.

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Waqas anwar

Mar 29, 2017 11:32pm

@The end is near , well I doubt Zalmi franchise will earn any money from this event and it doesn't reflect any business value except franchise publicity but to Zalmi's credit, they already have the most followed franchise in Pakistan anyway. Lahore Qalandar fan here btw

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Waqas anwar

Mar 29, 2017 11:33pm

Javed Afridi is running a foundation, not just a cricket franchise. Well done to him and Zalmi management. They may even find some new cricketers for their own franchise for PSL3.

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SAYED WAQAR AHMAD

Mar 30, 2017 12:14am

WAZIRIStAN IS THE FATA

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Bixin

Mar 30, 2017 12:22am

futile efforts

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ANSARI007

Mar 30, 2017 12:50am

Thankyou Javed Afridi and the Zalmi team for this eloquent disposition. This will ostensibly bring a sense of unity and promote peace and competition among the masses of the FATA people. Moreover, it will also ameliorate the streamlining of FATA with KP.

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Shah

Mar 30, 2017 12:49am

Well done . Shaid Afridi come back???

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Pak PATRIOT

Mar 30, 2017 01:13am

Great initiative. The Fata Super League will provide aspiring cricketers to demonstrate their skills. Giving them a shot at stardom. This will bring visitors to the cities to watch matches and also patronize tourist sites and local businesses, such as hotels, restaurants and shopping centres, those flying in from other cities and towns, will benefit the railways, intercity coaches and local airlines. Good for local economy.

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Nownow

Mar 30, 2017 03:28am

Good initiative. This will not only bring new talent up but will be good socially and economically.

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Sohail Khan Wazir

Mar 30, 2017 06:34am

We're very grateful to you. Indeed army have played a great role in bringing peace and stability in FATA. #KHPAL_TEAM #KHPAL_ARMY

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flipflop

Mar 30, 2017 06:46am

This is definitely a good thing as it will bring some tourism to FATA and allow the locals there to see how important it is to merge with the rest of the country. This will also encourage the youth to stay away from suspected organisations. The question is why this sudden craze of cricket in Pakistan ? Nevertheless, I hope it brings peace and prosperity.

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Imran Bajwa

Mar 30, 2017 06:54am

@The end is near First think then speak, Waziristan is a part of FATA

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Oki

Mar 30, 2017 08:00am

Great Initiative. Thank you Peshawar Zalmi.

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lord of fries

Mar 30, 2017 08:13am

Great initiative, I am really a big fan of Zalmi and its owner.

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aleem

Mar 30, 2017 11:30am

@The end is near This comment is in bad taste and shows your ignorance. Please appreciate individuals who are doing good for the country and Javed Afridi is one of them. Well done Mr Afridi.

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Syed Yasin shah

Mar 30, 2017 12:55pm

For the sake of Pakistanis kids and in particular the FATA and KP kids please avoid such events especially in the time of exams. nowadays Matric and in the couple of weeks time, the Inter exam would start.

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