Ahmed Shehzad Critiques PCB's Comparison of PSL and IPL
Ahmed Shehzad's Strong Words Against PCB
Ahmed Shehzad, a former cricketer from Pakistan, has expressed his discontent with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for drawing comparisons between the Pakistan Super League (PSL) and the Indian Premier League (IPL). The ongoing debate regarding PSL versus IPL is not a new phenomenon, as Pakistan has been striving to promote its T20 league as comparable to the IPL, if not superior. However, this effort has often led to criticism. The perception of the PSL is further tarnished by instances of unprofessionalism, including remarks from PCB officials and journalists that undermine the league's credibility.
Recently, a Pakistani journalist put Kusal Mendis in an uncomfortable position by questioning whether he regretted leaving the PSL for the IPL, which resulted in significant backlash from the cricket community. PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi also claimed he would elevate the PSL to the top position globally. Rilee Rossouw, currently with Quetta Gladiators in PSL 2026, controversially stated that the IPL resembles a movie, while the PSL is more competitive. In response, Shehzad criticized Rossouw, asserting that his praise for the PSL is biased due to his financial ties to it, and emphasized that the PSL does not match the IPL's standards.
📢 Ahmed Shehzad brutally owned Pakistani journalists for repeatedly asking which league is better, IPL or PSL. He also took apart Rilee Rossouw for his statement that PSL is better than IPL. I love it when Pakistani cricketers and people themselves call out their journalists… pic.twitter.com/9wYedoBHy6
— TEJASH (@Tejashyyyyy) April 14, 2026
Shehzad Critiques PCB's Ban on Blessing Muzarabani
As PSL 2026 approaches, several players, including Blessing Muzarabani, opted to leave the PSL for the IPL, which has put PSL franchises in a difficult position. In response, the PCB imposed a two-year ban on Muzarabani. Shehzad highlighted the reality of the situation, stating that players who are either unsold in the IPL or retired from international cricket are the ones remaining in the PSL. He defended Muzarabani's choice, questioning how many players the PCB plans to ban and criticizing the board for only penalizing Muzarabani while allowing others like Dasun Shanaka and Spencer Johnson, who also left for the IPL, to go unpunished.
📢 Ahmed Shehzad brutally owned PSL: You only have players left in the PSL who have either retired from the IPL, gone unsold in the IPL, or have no future in the IPL, like David Warner and Steve Smith. If any current player has a chance to play, they will choose the IPL. So how… pic.twitter.com/2GTSopxZPA
— TEJASH (@Tejashyyyyy) April 14, 2026
Shehzad pointed out that the only players remaining in the PSL are those who have either retired from the IPL, failed to secure contracts, or have no future prospects in the IPL, citing examples like David Warner and Steve Smith. He questioned how many more players the PCB intends to ban. In an attempt to enhance the competitiveness of the PSL, the PCB has introduced two new teams, expanding the league to eight teams, but the excitement surrounding PSL 2026 seems to be lacking.