BEIJING: Two Chinese cricketers, selected by Peshawar Zalmi for its squad for the third edition of Pakistan Super League (PSL) T20 Cricket Cup, being played in Dubai, would join the team on Thursday.
The cricketers, Jian Li and Yufie Zhang, would join the other players at the Zalmi’s Camp at the Dubai International Stadium, Amir Suhail Afridi, China Representative of Peshawar Zalmi told APP here on Tuesday.
Both the players were included by Peshawar Zalmi in its squad in an effort to promote cricket in China, he said and added, ‘We will provide them a platform to recognize their talent and motivate them to achieve international recognition.”
The matches of the third edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) are currently underway at Dubai with a glitzy opening ceremony on February 22.
Meanwhile, Amir Suhail Afridi informed that China Zalmi team has won the Global Zalmi League this month organized by the franchise under its “Global Zalmi” a fan-based league of cricket enthusiasts with representative Zalmi clubs in over 16 countries around the world.
The China Zalmi was represented by cricketers from China, the majority of them were selected from the Pakistani Community Keqiao (PCK).
All the teams were divided into four groups and the China Zalmi remained unbeaten in its three league matches before the quarter-final and final. Subsequently, it won the title.
Head of Peshawar Zalmi, Javed Afridi not only gave a cash award of US$ 10,000 to the winning team but also allowed its two players to participate in the practice session with the senior team players.
He expressed the confidence that China Zalmi win would help promote cricket among the Chinese youth.
Chinese cricketers to join Peshawar Zalmi’s camp in Dubai on thursday
Chinese cricketers to join Peshawar Zalmi’s camp in Dubai on thursday
Lens cruise into French Cup quarters, Endrick sends Lyon through
- Goals by Florian Sotoca and Andrija Bulatovic, as well as a Abdallah Sima brace, saw surprise Ligue 1 title contenders Lens through their last-16 tie
PARIS, France: Lens reached the quarter-finals of the French Cup on Wednesday courtesy of a 4-2 win over Troyes, while an Endrick-inspired Lyon fought past second-division Laval.
Goals by Florian Sotoca and Andrija Bulatovic, as well as a Abdallah Sima brace, saw surprise Ligue 1 title contenders Lens through their last-16 tie.
Martin Adeline had levelled before half-time for second flight leaders Troyes before three goals in eight minutes early in the second period put Pierre Sage’s side firmly in charge.
At home to Ligue 2 strugglers Laval, Lyon struggled to break down their opponents until a moment of individual excellence by Real Madrid loanee Endrick.
Following a surging run from midfielder Pavel Sulc, the 19-year-old Brazilian burst through a challenge before unleashing a rasping drive from the edge of the box to open the scoring in the 80th minute.
It was Endrick’s fifth goal in as many outings for Lyon since arriving from the Santiago Bernabeu in late December.
“It’s really important to have scored my first goal on our home turf. This start at Lyon is truly a dream come true,” the forward said.
Lyon wrapped up their 11th consecutive victory in all competitions when Laval ‘keeper Maxime Hautbois inadvertently turned Afonso Moreira’s effort into his own net late in added time.
Struggling Nice pulled off a remarkable comeback in their last-16 tie against Montpellier to win 3-2.
The hosts found themselves trailing 2-0 midway through the second half before Kail Boudache halved the deficit with 18 minutes remaining on the clock.
Antoine Mendy netted on 89 minutes and looked to have forced extra-time, until Sofiane Diop shaped a fine curling effort beyond Montpellier goalkeeper Mathieu Michel seven minutes into injury time.
Lorient saw off fellow Ligue 1 outfit Paris FC with a 2-0 win thanks to a second-half goal by Noah Cadiou and a late Moustapha Mbow own goal.
Toulouse beat Ligue 2 Amiens 1-0 with Yann Gboho netting the winner six minutes before the interval.
