Peshawar Zalmi Announce Open Trials at Arbab Niaz Stadium Ahead of PSL 10

Peshawar Zalmi have announced their plans to bring cricket back to their home city by conducting open trials at the iconic Arbab Niaz Stadium. This development comes as construction on the historic venue continues ahead of the 10th edition of the PSL.

In an official statement shared on social media, , the 2017 Pakistan Super League (PSL) champions expressed their excitement about hosting cricket in Peshawar once again.

“Today, officials from Peshawar Zalmi & the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government visited Arbab Niaz Stadium to review the ongoing work on the stadium ahead of (PSLDraft),” the franchise posted.

“We’re thrilled to announce that we are bringing cricket to our home soon, kicking off our (PSL10) campaign with open trials starting on 1st January at the iconic Arbab Niaz Stadium in Peshawar,” the statement added.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs, Syed Fakhar Jahan, accompanied by Peshawar Zalmi’s Director Mohammad Akram and other stakeholders, visited the stadium to assess the construction progress. Jahan confirmed that the project would be completed by February 15, ensuring the venue’s readiness to host PSL matches.

“We are optimistic about hosting PSL matches in Peshawar next year,” Jahan remarked during his visit.

Peshawar Zalmi’s decision to hold trials at their home venue reflects their commitment to fostering local talent and re-establishing Peshawar as a hub of cricketing excellence. The trials, set to begin on January 1st, are expected to attract aspiring cricketers eager to showcase their skills on the big stage.

The PSL 10 draft will take place in Balochistan’s port city of Gwadar on January 11, 2025. This marks the first time the league’s draft will be hosted in the province, symbolizing a step towards promoting cricket across the country.