Karachi Kings

Karachi Kings
کراچی کنگز
Nickname(s): Dilo k baadshah
League: Pakistan Super League
Captain: Ravi Bopara
Coach: Mickey Arthur
City: Karachi
Colours: Blue and gold
Owner: ARY Group
Founded: 2015
PSL wins: 0
Official website: karachikings.com.pk

Karachi Kings (Urdu,:کراچی کنگز) is a Pakistani professional Twenty20 cricket team that competes in Pakistan Super League. The team is based in Karachi the provincial capital of Sindh, Pakistan.[1] The team was formed in 2015, as a result of the formation of the Pakistan Super League by Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). The team is currently captained by Shoaib Malik and coached by Mickey Arthur a former South African cricketer.[2] It is owned by Salman Iqbal of the ARY Group.[3]

Franchise history

The Karachi Kings were created when the decision was taken by Pakistan Cricket board to have its own franchise based T20 league. On 3 December 2015, the PCB unveiled the owners of five city-based franchises, representing Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, Islamabad and Quetta.[4] The Karachi franchise was sold to the ARY Media Group for $26 million for a ten-year period making it the most expensive team in the tournament.[5]

Team history

2016 Season

Kings kicked off their campaign with an easy win against Lahore Qalandars at Dubai International Cricket Stadium due to Mohammad Amir's Hat-trick Kings restricted Qalandars on 125 for 8 and won the match by 7 Wickets.[6] They Played their second match against Quetta Gladiators and lost it by eight wickets. Kings, while batting first set 148 run target and failed to defend. Gladiators chased the target in 17th over.[7] The tournament did not went well for them as they lost six out of eight matches they played however finishing 4th and qualifying for play-offs above Lahore Qalandars with better head to head record. Shoaib Malik stepped down from captaincy of Karachi Kings a day before this match and Ravi Bopara was named his successor.[8] On 20 February 2016 they played a 2nd playoff - eliminator against Islamabad United. After losing the toss and sent into bat first by United they were restricted to the lowest score of the tournament (111). Ravi Bopara playing his first match as new Captain of the side was the highest run scorer he made 36 from 37. Disappointment followed them in the bowling as well as they could not stop United's batsmen scoring free runs and were easily crushed by nine wickets in the 15th over of the game only wicket-taker for the side was Sohail Khan as a result from this defeat they were eliminated from the tournament.[9]

Team identity

Name and logo

Team name and logo was revealed on 21 December 2015. logo features a lion with Karachi Kings written below in white and gold colours. At the logo ceremony Salman Iqbal the owner of the team said that the logo and the theme of the team represents the true spirit and resilience of Karachi.[10]

Jersey colours

The team's primary jersey colour is blue and gold. The jersey also incorporates the roaring lion logo in the center of the shirt and bottom of trousers.[11]

Theme song

Theme song of kings is Karachi Jeetay Gaa sung by Ali Azmat a Pakistani singer. The theme song launched on 8 Jan 2016 in an event held in National Stadium Karachi.[12]

Sponsors and partners

Bahria Town the largest real-estate developers and Investors in Pakistan and the largest private housing society in Asia is the title sponsor for the franchise.[13] Besides Bahria Town other sponsors are Summit Bank, K-Electric, The Arkadians, Oye Hoye and Shield Corporation Ltd.ARY Digital,ARY Zindagi and ARY News are their official entertainment and news Partners respectively during 2016 PSL.Naya Nazimabad is their official main principle partner and will be their second Home Ground in PSL.[14]

Current squad

Shoaib Malik the Icon Player of Karachi Kings lead the team in group matches but step-down before Eliminator

Players with international caps are listed in bold.[15]

Name Nat. Batting style Bowling style Notes
Batsmen
Shahzaib Hasan Pakistan Right-hand Right-arm leg spin
Iftikhar Ahmed Pakistan Right-hand Right-arm off spin
Nauman Anwar Pakistan Right-Hand Right-arm Medium

Part-time Wicket-keeper

Fawad Alam Pakistan Left-hand Slow Left-arm Orthodox
Lendl Simmons Trinidad and Tobago Right-Hand Right-arm Medium Overseas
James Vince England Right-hand Right-arm Medium Overseas
Owais Shah England Right-hand Right-arm off break Overseas
All-rounders
Shoaib Malik Pakistan Right-hand Right-arm off spin Icon Player
Imad Wasim Pakistan Left-Hand Slow Left-arm Orthodox
Sohail Tanvir Pakistan Left-Hand Left Arm Fast Medium
Bilawal Bhatti Pakistan Right-hand Right-arm Fast
Ravi Bopara England Right-hand Right Arm Medium Fast Captain
TM Dilshan Sri Lanka Right-hand Right-arm off spin Overseas
Shakib Al Hasan Bangladesh Left-hand Slow Left-arm Orthodox Overseas
Ryan ten Doeschate Netherlands Right-hand Right-arm Fast medium Overseas
Wicket-keepers
Saifullah Bangash Pakistan Right-Hand —
Mushfiqur Rahim Bangladesh Right-hand — Overseas
Riki Wessels England Right-hand —

Overseas

Bowlers
Sohail Khan Pakistan Right-Hand Right-Arm Fast
Mohammad Amir Pakistan Left-hand Left-arm Fast
Usama Mir Pakistan Right-hand Right-arm Leg spin
Mir Hamza Pakistan Right-hand Left-arm Medium Fast

Management and coaching staff

Name Position
Salman Iqbal (ARY Group) Owner
South Africa Mickey Arthur Head Coach
Pakistan Mushtaq Ahmed Bowling Coach
Pakistan Abdul Majeed Fielding Coach
Pakistan Asad Ali Physio
Pakistan Muhammad Asim Analyst

Captains

No. Nat Player From To Mat Won Lost tie NR %
1 Pakistan Shoaib Malik 2016 - 8 2 6 0 0 25.00
2 England Ravi Bopara 2016 - 1 0 1 0 0 0.00

Result summary

Overall result in PSL

Performance summary in Pakistan Super League
Year Pld Won Loss NR Tied SR(%) Position Summary
2016 9 2 7 0 0 22.22% 4th Play-offs

Head-to-head record

[16]

Opposition Span Mat Won Lost Tied NR Success Rate
Islamabad United 2016–present 3 0 3 0 0 0.00%
Lahore Qalandars 2016–present 2 2 0 0 0 100.00%
Peshawar Zalmi 2016–present 2 0 2 0 0 0.00%
Quetta Gladiators 2016–present 2 0 2 0 0 0.00%

References

  1. ↑ "Pakistan Super League T20 in UAE seeks to rival India's IPL". 29 September 2015. Retrieved 3 December 2015.
  2. ↑ Majeed Jhamat. "Karachi Kings Team Sq­ for PSL 2016". Pakistan T20 Super League 2016.
  3. ↑ "Pakistan Super League T20 in UAE seeks to rival India's IPL". Emirates 24/7. 29 September 2015. Retrieved 3 December 2015.
  4. ↑ "Pakistan Super League: Seven Companies fight it out to buy franchises". Express etribune. 3 December 2015. Retrieved 3 December 2015.
  5. ↑ "ARY Buys Karachi Kings team". Retrieved 18 December 2015.
  6. ↑ http://dunyanews.tv/en/Cricket/321350-PSL-T20-Karachi-Kings-win-toss-choose-to-field-a/, DunyaNewsPakistan, 2016-02-05. Retrieved 2016-02-05.
  7. ↑ http://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/pakistan/live-psl-t20-quetta-gladiators-vs-karachi-kings-match-today/, DailyPakistan, 2016-02-06. Retrieved 2016-02-07.
  8. ↑ "Malik steps down as Karachi Kings captain". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 19 February 2016.
  9. ↑ http://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/sports/match-highlight-islamabad-united-vs-karachi-kings-2nd-play-off/
  10. ↑ "Karachi Kings logo unveiled ahead of PSL draft pick". ARY News. 2015-09-21. Retrieved 2015-09-21.
  11. ↑ "Karachi Kings Official Team Kit & Logo PSL T20 2016". The News Tribe. 2015-09-21. Retrieved 2015-09-21.
  12. ↑ http://pakobserver.net/detailnews.asp?id=285123
  13. ↑ "Karachi Kings finalizes sponsors — Bahria Town takes the lead". ARY News. 2016-01-27. Retrieved 2016-01-28.
  14. ↑ http://tribune.com.pk/story/1093733/proposed-changes-in-psl-to-face-resistance/, The Express Tribune, 2016-04-29. Retrieved 2016-04-29.
  15. ↑ http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/953791.html
  16. ↑ "PSL Points Table 2016". PSL T20. Retrieved 2016-02-07.

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