Shoaib Akhtar, the man who literally broke speed guns, just made a passionate pitch to the PCB. He wants his hometown, Rawalpindi, to finally get the PSL spotlight it deserves.
Imagine this: a PSL franchise flying the Rawalpindi flag, storming in with blistering pace, and carrying the name — Pindi Express. Sounds exciting, right? Well, it’s not just a fantasy anymore.
During a recent discussion on the ongoing PSL season, Akhtar made a strong case for a Rawalpindi-based team, and even suggested its name: Pindi Express.
“If I’ve said it has to be Pindi Express, then you must vouch for this hashtag for me,” he said with a smile. “This team should be there. Sohail knows it, we know it — Pindi is the city of princes, a city full of extraordinary talent.”
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Rawalpindi isn’t just any city. It has cricket in its DNA. From narrow streets to bustling clubs, the place lives and breathes the sport. It’s not just hometown of Shoaib Akhtar—Haris Rauf and Mohammad Wasim also emerged from here. That’s not a coincidence.
Over the years, the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium has hosted some of the most thrilling PSL matches. Fast pitches. Big totals. Roaring crowds. The city already feels like a franchise hub. The only thing missing is an official team.
Let’s pause for a second and talk about the name: Pindi Express. It’s a beautiful blend of Akhtar’s legacy and the city’s identity. You can already picture the jersey—lightning bolts, fiery reds, and a team that’s built on raw speed and fearless cricket.
Interestingly, this isn’t just talk in the air. The PSL might actually expand soon. League COO Salman Naseer recently confirmed that PSL 11 could feature eight teams, up from the current six.
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