Islamabad United captain Shadab Khan and Multan Sultans captain Mohammad Rizwan posed with the Orion Trophy before Monday’s highly anticipated Pakistan Super League (PSL) 9 final. Rizwan & Shadab hold Orion trophy before PSL 9 Final. On Sunday, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) held a captains’ picture shoot at Karachi’s Custom House to thrill cricket fans.
Rizwan & Shadab hold Orion trophy before PSL 9 Final
The city’s famous mini-bus inspired the photo shoot. After the photo shoot, both captains discussed the marquee PSL 9 final. Mohammed Rizwan, who captained Sultans to their third consecutive PSL final, was excited for the big match but didn’t let it affect him. We play the fourth final straight. Everyone on the team is enthusiastic, but Rizwan sees it as a season opener. Islamabad United skipper Shadab Khan was excited to play the PSL final after six years.
“Our team bonding has always been top notch and we have stayed like a family and played like United,” Shadab remarked.The captains also urged fans to pack the National Bank Cricket Stadium for the PSL 9 final.
Multan Sultans, the former champions, became the first club to qualify for the Playoffs in PSL 9. The Sultans defeated Quetta Gladiators in their last group-stage encounter to finish first with 14 points in 10 matches. After defeating Peshawar Zalmi in the Qualifier, the 2021 champions advanced to the final. Islamabad United, the two-time champions, started poorly but recovered to win. In their final match, they beat Sultans to qualify for the Playoffs. The United then defeated Quetta Gladiators and Peshawar Zalmi in two straight knockout matches to reach the PSL 9 final.
