PSL 2025 Tensions: Mohammad Amir and Saim Ayub in Field Controversy File pictures have already given a ton of drama in the 2025 Pakistan Super League (PSL) season. A fiery skirmish between Quetta Gladiators' Mohammad Amir and Peshawar Zalmi's Saim Ayub was the headline in the second match of the tournament.

The incident, which occurred during Peshawar Zalmi’s chase of a daunting 217-run target set by Quetta Gladiators, has sparked widespread discussion among cricket fans. In one viral video, it was observed when Amir and Ayub argued at length with each other on the field with Zalmi on 0/0 runs during the start of their inning.

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The confrontation erupted in the first over, bowled by Mohammad Amir, who was eager to make an instant impression for the Quetta Gladiators. Saim Ayub, batting at the top with captain Babar Azam, seemed to exchange words with Amir, resulting in a tense confrontation. The clip depicts Ayub, wearing his yellow Zalmi jersey, turning to confront Amir, who seemed to be infuriated. Though the precise words spoken are unknown, the charge of the moment was evident, with both players refusing to back down before the umpire came along and put an end to the confrontation. For Peshawar Zalmi, however, the theatrics appeared to serve as an interruption to concentration, as the head of Babar Azam popped up on the last ball of the over when sent packing by Amir on a two-ball duck.

🚨Fight Between Mohmmad Amir and Saim Ayub in PSL 🚨pic.twitter.com/nmVhx0kDGa

— Space Recorder (@1spacerecorder) April 12, 2025

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This is not the first time the PSL has seen on-field confrontation. In 2016, there was a similar altercation between Wahab Riaz and Ahmed Shehzad during a match between Quetta Gladiators and Peshawar Zalmi, which hit the headlines due to the strong rivalries within the league. Amir and Ayub, both having been promoted recently to the platinum category prior to the PSL 2025 draft, had a lot to play for since they were eager to demonstrate their value in this high-stakes game.

Impact on the Match and Beyond

The clash had an instant impact, with Babar Azam's early exit leaving Peshawar Zalmi reeling in their pursuit. The fans and pundits are now making predictions about whether this event will result in additional disciplinary action from the authorities of the PSL, with the league seeking to uphold its image for competitive but equitable play.

The Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 marks the milestone tenth edition of one of cricket’s most electrifying T20 competitions. Kicking off on April 11 and culminating in the grand finale on May 18 at Lahore’s iconic Gaddafi Stadium, the tournament will feature top talent from Pakistan and abroad. With six franchises competing in a double round-robin format, fans can expect intense action across four key cities—Karachi, Lahore, Multan, and Rawalpindi.

Among the most exciting teams this season, Peshawar Zalmi enters PSL 10 with a balanced squad brimming with experience, explosive batting, and promising young talent. Led by Pakistan’s batting maestro Babar Azam, the team will be aiming to reclaim glory and bring home their second PSL title. With a strong fan base and history of reaching playoffs, Zalmi are always a team to watch.

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Peshawar Zalmi Team Roster

Headed by Captain Babar Azam himself, Peshawar Zalmi's squad for PSL 10 features a powerful blend of experienced players and emerging youngsters. With the bat, they are supported by stylish and aggressive strokemakers like Battles, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, and Saim Ayub. Wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Haris opens the innings with an aggressive approach, while Abdul Samad, along with Najibullah Zadran towards the middle order, provides him with firepower hitting.

They also have strong options in all-rounders. South African George Linde is accompanied by Pakistan’s Hussain Talat, who both add strength and cover with their bat and bowling. The South Africa’s industry includes steam Alzarri Joseph, Mohammad Ali, and spinners Sufyan Muqeem, Arif Yaqoob, and Mehran Mumtaz. The international bowlers Luke Wood and Ahmed Danyal bring more strength to the pace attack, and adding depth makes Peshawar Zalmi a balanced unit that can adjust to almost any pitch or match conditions.

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Peshawar Zalmi’s Strongest Playing XI—PSL 10

Led by the prolific Babar Azam, Zalmi’s strongest XI features a dynamic top order with Saim Ayub and Mohammad Haris likely to open, providing early aggression. Tom Kohler-Cadmore and George Linde bring stability and depth in the middle, while Najibullah Zadran and Abdul Samad are explosive options for the death overs. With Hussain Talat as a batting all-rounder and Alzarri Joseph and Mohammad Ali spearheading the pace attack, the bowling line-up looks threatening. Arif Yaqoob’s leg-spin and Mehran Mumtaz’s left-arm spin give variety and control in the middle overs.

Probable Playing XI:

• Saim Ayub
• Mohammad Haris (WK)
• Babar Azam (C)
• Tom Kohler-Cadmore
• George Linde
• Najibullah Zadran
• Abdul Samad
• Hussain Talat
• Alzarri Joseph
• Muhammad Ali
• Arif Yaqoob / Mehran Mumtaz

The Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 marks the milestone tenth edition of one of cricket’s most electrifying T20 competitions. Kicking off on April 11 and culminating in the grand finale on May 18 at Lahore’s iconic Gaddafi Stadium, the tournament will feature top talent from Pakistan and abroad. With six franchises competing in a double round-robin format, fans can expect intense action across four key cities—Karachi, Lahore, Multan, and Rawalpindi.

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As always, Peshawar Zalmi is in the spotlight along with other franchises. As a fierce competitor, Peshawar Zalmi has not only won the hearts of fans all over with their fearless brand of cricket but also distressed competitors since the inception of the league with their fierce brand of cricket - featuring internationally renowned players and the best local names. The team has long been regarded as the league’s fan favorites year on year.

With notable players such as Shoaib Malik, Hasan Ali, and Wahab Riaz, Peshawar Zalmi is one of the most followed and successful franchises in PSL history. Peshawar Zalmi won the provincial title in 2017 and has made deep runs in the tournaments. Looking forward to PSL 2025, the team promises to deliver overwhelming performances with their mix of international and local players.

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Peshawar Zalmi Squad 2025

Peshawar Zalmi’s PSL 10 squad is balanced, experienced, and packed with match-winners across all departments. Divided across six draft categories, their roster boasts a powerful top order, versatile all-rounders, and bowlers who can win games on any surface.

Category | Players

Platinum

• Babar Azam (C) – Batter
• Saim Ayub – Batter
• Tom Kohler-Cadmore – Batter

Diamond

• Mohammad Haris – Wicket-keeper
• George Linde – All-rounder
• Mohammad Ali – Bowler

Gold

• Abdul Samad – Batter
• Nahid Rana (Partially Available) – Bowler
• Hussain Talat – All-rounder

Silver

• Arif Yaqoob – Bowler
• Mehran Mumtaz – Bowler
• Sufyan Muqeem – Bowler
• Max Bryant – Batter
• Najibullah Zadran – Batter

Emerging

• Ali Raza – Bowler
• Maaz Sadaqat – Batter

Supplementary

• Alzarri Joseph – Bowler
• Ahmed Danyal – Bowler
• Mitchell Owen – Batter
• Luke Wood (Partial Replacement) – Bowler

Peshawar Zalmi: Key Players to Watch Out For

• Babar Azam
• Rovman Powell
• Noor Ahmad
• Saim Ayub
• Mohammad Haris
• Naveen-ul-Haq
• Wahab Riaz
• Aamir Jamal

Peshawar Zalmi head into PSL 10 with a point to prove and a squad that has the experience and firepower to make a deep run. With Babar’s tactical leadership and an exciting blend of youth and experience, Zalmi fans will be hoping for a memorable campaign this season.

Defending champions Pakistan are out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 after losing to New Zealand and India in the group stage matches. They still have one match left against Bangladesh, but former women's team captain Sana Mir believes that the Pakistan squad is weak from the start of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

Speaking on PTV Sports, Mir said that. "A friend messaged me while we were watching the match against India. When the second wicket fell at 100, my friend said, 'I think it's over.' I replied, 'No, it was over the day we announced the squad.' We had already lost more than half the tournament when we picked these 15 players."

#ChampionsTrophy #PakistanCricket #MSDhoni

'Even @msdhoni as captain can't do anything with this Pakistan team'

Sana Mir slams Pakistan's squad selection https://t.co/Z5ENqKdJaf

— TOI Sports (@toisports) February 25, 2025

She said that best captains couldn’t have done much with this team. "You could make MS Dhoni or Younis Khan the captain, but even they wouldn’t be able to change things. This squad just wasn’t right for our conditions. Like Hafeez bhai said, one match was always going to be in Dubai, so why did we go with only two part-time spinners? Abrar is still new to ODIs and has taken just two wickets in the last five months."  

Mir also questioned the team selection, especially the decision to leave out Mohammad Haris. "We always talk about playing with intent, and Haris is a player who plays fearlessly. But he was dropped just because he struggled in a few matches in the West Indies. How can players play freely when their selection is based only on numbers?"

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Sana Mir said: It was over when we announced that squad. #PAKvsIND pic.twitter.com/QgEELqp0QG

— Nawaz 🇵🇰 (@Rnawaz31888) February 24, 2025

Pakistan’s squad selection was not good, with Saim Ayub missing out due to injury and Fakhar Zaman ruled out after the first match due to leg fracture. Their pace attack Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, and Haris Rauf are out of form, and their part-time spinners didn’t work.  

Mir said Pakistan’s cricket needs big changes. "Too much control isn’t good, and neither is too little. If we keep making the same mistakes, nothing will get better. The problem is that every time PCB gets new leadership, one person decides how domestic cricket should run, and the people under him stay silent. That’s why nothing ever really changes."

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 awaits the most cricket tournament, unfortunately, some of the top players are not taking part in this tournament due to injuries and so on. A comprehensive list going over the players who were dropped and why they did not make it. 

1.Jasprit Bumrah(India)

India's best fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out due to a lower back injury. He had back problems during the final Test at Sydney against Australia that also ruled him out of the T20 series with England. Doctors have recommended complete rest to recover properly from such injuries.

2. Saim Ayub (Pakistan)

Saim Ayub (Pakistani Young batsman) right ankle fracture Saim Ayub Pakistani young batsman will not be playing in the tournament. His ankle got him during the second Test against South Africa in Cape Town. He is looking to be back fully fit around ten weeks from now, therefore will not be ready for the Champions Trophy.

3.  Pat Cummins (Australia)

The Australian top-order batsman was ruled out by an ankle injury. Cummins suffered the injury while playing the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India and has yet not been fit.

4. Josh Hazlewood (Australia)

Another important Australian fast bowler, Josh Hazlewood will also not be available for play in the tourney due to a hip injury. The same as earlier this season when he was pulled out of the Gabba Test in order not to risk his comeback with two weeks to go.

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5. Mitchell Marsh (Australia)

Australian pace allrounder Mitchell Marsh has capped his career because of a back injury which has he considered for him to bring to life in the Champions Trophy.

6. Marcus Stoinis (Australia)

Australia batsman Marcus Stoinis has retired from ODI (One Day International) The decision is meant, that he will not be a part of Australia's squad for the Champions Trophy. 

7. Jacob Bethell (England)

England tour of India: England's Young England all-rounder, Jacob Bethell hurt his hamstring The injury will take a few weeks to heal and he won't be fit for the tournament.

8. Anrich Nortje (South Africa)

South African Anrich Nortje has had a bad back as well. He has not played international cricket since the 2024 T20 World Cup final and later had a bad inversion in the nets recently.

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9. Gerald Coetzee (South Africa)

Gerald Coetzee was ruled out with a tight groin They were tested medically and told playing in this tournament could make his injury worse so team management has pulled him out.

10. Mitchell Starc (Australia)

Mitchell Starc pulls out of Champions Trophy for personal reasons The full scoop on that call has yet to be released. 

After suffering a shocking defeat in the rain-shortened three-match ODI series opener against the hosts Zimbabwe, Pakistan made a solid comeback with a thrashing 10-wicket victory to level the series before the last game of the series.

After the hosts chose to bat first in the second ODI, they were bundled out for only 145 runs. In reply, Pakistan openers this time batted strongly to reach the target in 18.2 overs without losing a wicket. While the debutant Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed shined with the ball, opener Saim Ayub recorded a smashing ODI century in that low chase. 

In the Zimbabwe batting line-up, only Dion Myers (33) and Sean Williams (31) reached the 20-run mark. Pakistan spinners bagged nine wickets in that innings, where the debutant leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed had the bowling figures of 8-2-33-4, and the off-spinner Salman Agha got three wickets (7-0-26-3). Saim Ayub (1/16) and Faisal Akram (1/19) got one wicket each, while the opener Tadiwanashe Marumani was run out. 

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In reply, the 22-year-old Pakistan opener Saim Ayub hit his first ODI hundred in his fifth ODI by smashing a 53-ball century. After completing his 50 runs in 32 balls, the left-handed opening batter powerfully completed his century. While Ayub scored 113 not out off 62 balls with the help of 17 fours and three sixes, his opening partner Abdullah Shafique scored 32 not out off 48 balls.

Debutant Abrar Ahmed claimed a four-wicket haul

• Abrar Ahmed recorded the fifth-best bowling figures by an ODI debutant spinner outside the home. 
• Abrar recorded the third-best bowling figures by a Pakistan ODI debutant. 

Best bowling figures by a Pakistan ODI debutant

Pakistan spinners took nine wickets

• It was the fourth time when Pakistan spinners picked up at least nine wickets in an ODI innings. Out of these four times, Pakistan spinners recorded three times against Zimbabwe, including recording all ten wickets in an innings. 

Saim Ayub recorded one of the fastest ODI centuries

• With his 53-ball century, the opener Saim Ayub recorded the joint third-fastest ODI century by a Pakistan batter. 

Pakistan batters with fastest ODI centuries

Pakistan won by 10 wickets

• It was the fifth time Pakistan won by 10 wickets in an ODI match. However, Zimbabwe became the first team to lose against Pakistan by 10 wickets twice. 

Pakistan ODI record: Winning by 10 wickets