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Peshawar Zalmi becomes first PSL franchise to conduct talent hunt in Europe. Peshawar Zalmi President Inzamam-Ul-Haq and Director Cricket Muhammad Akram took the trials in Vienna, Austria.
The aim of the talent hunt in UK and five European countries is to find the hidden talent amongst the Pakistani community, global Zalmi clubs and local young cricketers, said Peshawar Zalmi Chairman Mr. Javed Afridi.
Peshawar Zalmi became the first PSL franchise to conduct talent hunt in Europe. Peshawar Zalmi’s talent hunt was held in Vienna, Austria in the first phase of talent hunt in Europe. Peshawar Zalmi president Inzamam-ul-Haq and director cricket Muhammad Akram took the trials. After Austria, Peshawar Zalmi Talent will also be held in Germany, Spain, France and Italy. Peshawar Zalmi president Inzamam-ul-Haq and director cricket Mohammad Akram will conduct the trials. Peshawar Zalmi President Inzamam Ul Haq says that after Britain, he is excited to find new cricket talent in Europe as well. The talent hunt in Europe will give Pakistani community and local cricketers an opportunity to show their talent.
Peshawar Zalmi Chairman Javed Afridi says that the purpose of the talent hunt in five European countries after Britain is to encourage the Pakistani community, to find hidden talent in global Zalmi clubs and local young cricketers. A positive image of Pakistan will also be highlighted around the world
After Austria, the trials will be held in Germany on July 24. Trials will be held in Italy on July 27 and Spain on July 30.
After UK, Peshawar Zalmi is doing talent hunt in Europe.
Peshawar Zalmi’s Overseas Team will be formed after trials in UK and Europe. Peshawar Zalmi Overseas Team will be in action in Peshawar later this year & participate in the “Kaun Banyga KP Ka Champion” event.
Muhammad Akram, Director Cricket, Peshawar Zalmi, said that there are more than 25 Zalmi clubs attached with the Global Zalmi Program in the UK, Europe and around the world. Mohammad Akram further said that after the trials, Peshawar Zalmi Overseas team will be selected and Zalmi Overseas team will take part in “Kaun Banyga KP Ka champion” tournament this year. The top performers will be included in the Peshawar Zalmi squad for PSL 8 next year.
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Peshawar Zalmi is a Pakistani franchise Twenty20 cricket team competing in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) and represents Peshawar, the capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Established in 2015, the team is owned by Javed Afridi.
