A rapid 93-run opening partnership set the Sultans on track for a sizeable total, before Mohammad Wasim (4/31) lead the United bowling unit in completing a remarkable turn-around.

An inexplicable run of 4 defeats for Lahore and Quetta's loss of key overseas players due to injury and national duties at crucial junctures were the main reasons for disappointing results for both franchises.

Outstanding bowling by Mohammad Ilyas (3/39) and Arshad Iqbal (2/39) put a stop to Quetta's hope of a consolation win with just captain Sarfaraz Ahmed (51*) performing with the bat in chase of 177. 

Virat Kohli (44*) and Ajinkya Rahane (29*) were at the crease when play ended on a rain shortened day with Trent Boult, Kyle Jamieson and Neil Wagner taking one wicket each.

Pakistan Head Coach clarified that there was no personal agenda at play against the pacer and his return to the national side would be dependent upon his availability and performances.

Peshawar Zalmi captain was lost for words after his side was defeated by 15 runs in a high scoring game and felt that Islamabad United should have been restricted to just under 160-170 runs.

A rapid half-century from Sohaib Maqsood lead the Sultans to 169/8, before outstanding bowling from Shahnawaz Dhani (4/5) helped to inflict a 4th consecutive defeat on the Qalandars, leaving their qualification hopes on a knife edge.

The camp has been designed to provide format-specific training to the players who are not part of the Pakistan Super League 6 so they continue to train in a competitive environment.

PCB CE has apologized about remarks he made after what he felt was a "continued and unending tirade" by some members of the media against his commitment to Pakistan cricket.

The Federal Minister for Information, Fawad Chaudhry, has stated that the PTV and PCB would bear financial losses due to the decision by the Federal Cabinet to not engage with an Indian company.

Mohammad Abbas and Naseem Shah return to the squad whilst Yasir Shah’s inclusion is subject to fitness as the wrist spinner is yet to fully recover from the knee injury that sidelined him from the Zimbabwe Tests.

Imad Wasim makes a return to the fold, Fakhar Zaman is retained after his performance in South Africa, whilst uncapped Azam Khan has been included based upon his domestic performances.

Haris Sohail returns to the squad whilst Saud Shakeel and Salman Ali Agha are the other notable inclusions.

The fast-bowler spoke about the recent selection policies in Pakistan cricket, responded to the criticism he has received since announcing his international retirement, his future plans and whether there is any chance of him reversing his decision to retire from playing for Pakistan.

Opening batsman spoke in detail about the alleged culture which forced him to make the decision to leave Pakistan cricket, the disappointing responses to his plight and allegations by officials, why he feels that other players will follow his example and his aspirations to represent USA.

Former Pakistan all-rounder spoke about his current coaching roles, what Faheem Ashraf needs to do to be recognized as a world-class all-rounder, the emergence of Mohammad Wasim Jr., views on Misbah-ul-Haq as Head Coach of Pakistan and why he feels Babar Azam is doing an excellent job as captain in all three formats.