{"id":345676,"date":"2022-01-28T13:52:41","date_gmt":"2022-01-28T08:52:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/?p=345676"},"modified":"2022-01-28T13:57:54","modified_gmt":"2022-01-28T08:57:54","slug":"psl-2022-the-cricket-festival-is-back-and-so-are-the-memes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/psl-2022-the-cricket-festival-is-back-and-so-are-the-memes\/","title":{"rendered":"PSL 2022: The Cricket Festival Is Back And So Are The Memes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.psl-t20.com\/\">Pakistan Super League (PSL)<\/a> is back, and we are all here for it! The 7th edition of the tournament is underway in style with a grandiose opening ceremony.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-341349\" src=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/hbl-psl-2020-tickets-online-in-pakistan_m44z.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/hbl-psl-2020-tickets-online-in-pakistan_m44z.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/hbl-psl-2020-tickets-online-in-pakistan_m44z-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/hbl-psl-2020-tickets-online-in-pakistan_m44z-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/hbl-psl-2020-tickets-online-in-pakistan_m44z-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/hbl-psl-2020-tickets-online-in-pakistan_m44z-758x379.jpg 758w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>From Ramiz Raja&#8217;s <strong><em>Kabi Khushi Kabi Ghum <\/em><\/strong>style entrance to music legend Atif Aslam and Aima Baig rocking on stage, the opening ceremony had it all.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Same energy<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/PSL7?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#PSL7<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/h5LvQ3a6Id\">pic.twitter.com\/h5LvQ3a6Id<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; hatebot (@notlaiba_) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/notlaiba_\/status\/1486702027828875274?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 27, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">PSL 7 opening ceremony. \ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddf0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Pakistan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Pakistan<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/PSL2022?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#PSL2022<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/PSL7?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#PSL7<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/N5lo1rKKcw\">pic.twitter.com\/N5lo1rKKcw<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Developing Pakistan (@developingpak) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/developingpak\/status\/1486727176841924620?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 27, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Of course, it wouldn&#8217;t be PSL season without the fans, particularly the online fans. This time, the fans have upped their meme game to put out some really hilarious memes on social media to kick things off.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Awful awful song. And whoever did wardrobe for these two people did their best to sabotage it further. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/uj2aMZO39P\">https:\/\/t.co\/uj2aMZO39P<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Empire Slayer (@Cereal_Twit) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Cereal_Twit\/status\/1486726540821872645?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 27, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Of course, people are still divided over the <a href=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/psl-2022-atif-aslams-agay-dekh-takes-over-social-media-fans-say-bring-ali-zafar-back\/\">anthem<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">PSL OPENING CEREMONY <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ZdftfuiFAh\">pic.twitter.com\/ZdftfuiFAh<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Saboor Alii (@sabooralii) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/sabooralii\/status\/1486704583590174723?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 27, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Following the opening ceremony, we got to our first official matchup of PSL 7 \u2013 Karachi Kings vs the last year&#8217;s champions, Multan Sultans.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">ODI player of the year<br \/>T20 player of the year<\/p>\n<p>\u2764\ufe0f\u2764\ufe0f\u2764\ufe0f <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/wzzlXtkK2G\">pic.twitter.com\/wzzlXtkK2G<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Anas Tipu (@teepusahab) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/teepusahab\/status\/1486714771520950290?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 27, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Fans couldn&#8217;t help but feel giddy seeing the two captains facing off. After all, one is the ICC ODI player of the year and the other is the T20i player of the year! Now, that&#8217;s a proud moment.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">World no 1 and no 2 T20I batsman will be leading their teams against each other today. Not other league can do such a flex. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/PSL7?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#PSL7<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/oIaPEYuL92\">pic.twitter.com\/oIaPEYuL92<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Sheharyar (@Titan24__) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Titan24__\/status\/1486556491825958921?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 27, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>While the opening game felt short and uneventful, PSL fans continue to liven up the mood with some hilarious memes online.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Importance of <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/PSL7?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#PSL7<\/a> in my life\ud83d\ude42\ud83d\ude0d <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/5Y9qJfHhgF\">pic.twitter.com\/5Y9qJfHhgF<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; saimi\/IU\u2764\ufe0f\/ (@Pakistanii_kuri) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Pakistanii_kuri\/status\/1484587214378094595?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 21, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Even though Lahore Qalandars have yet to start their PSL 7 campaign, fans are already trolling them online.<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/twitter.com\/meeruansari\/status\/1486932877396922373?s=20<\/p>\n<p>Now, that the rest of the PSL franchises have won the coveted PSL title, the pressure is on Qalandars to win their maiden title.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">PSL time again! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/XXylcsYagL\">pic.twitter.com\/XXylcsYagL<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; kazmi. (@HaayeShabbir) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HaayeShabbir\/status\/1486695053150064643?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 27, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/twitter.com\/Rafayy_Khan\/status\/1486298969538019328?s=20&#038;t=ozwWltrEQfm_-zHzOwvqxQ<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Only Lahore qalanders <br \/>Fans can feel it &#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/PSL7?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#PSL7<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/PSLAnthem?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#PSLAnthem<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/lahoreqalandars?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#lahoreqalandars<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ZSTcvYfYqs\">pic.twitter.com\/ZSTcvYfYqs<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Bal\u0628\u0644\u0648\u0686ch \u062d\u06cc\u062f\u0631\u06cc\u0645 (@zEEshA_hAidEr) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/zEEshA_hAidEr\/status\/1486601418857492484?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 27, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The battle lines are drawn, fans want to see an end to Islamabad&#8217;s boisterous claim of being &#8220;two-time champs&#8221; every year!<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">PSL is about unity. It&#39;s about displaying Pakistan as a peaceful country. It&#39;s about being one as a nation. Makes me so sad watching everyone on twitter fight. Because it doesn&#39;t matter who wins the trophy as long as it&#39;s not Islamabad United.<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; tea \ud83c\udf49 (@Chaudharyysaab) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Chaudharyysaab\/status\/1486694714652909584?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 27, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>What do you think about the opening ceremony and game of PSL 2022? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.<\/p>\n\t\t<div class=\"p-alsoread\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"heading\">ALSO READ<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div><a href=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/did-you-know-strings-almost-didnt-sing-hai-koi-hum-jaisa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Did You Know Strings Almost Didn&#8217;t Sing &#8216;Hai Koi Hum Jaisa&#8217;?<\/a><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Pakistan Super League (PSL) is back, and we are all here for it! The 7th edition of the tournament is underway in style with a grandiose opening ceremony. From Ramiz Raja&#8217;s Kabi Khushi Kabi Ghum style entrance to music legend Atif Aslam and Aima Baig rocking on stage, the opening ceremony had it all. 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