The Cricket Pod: PSL sets stage for rising stars like Haris Rauf


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This week on The Cricket Pod, co-hosts Paul Radley and Chitrabhanu Kadalayil talk about the week that was in the Pakistan Super League Twenty20 competition, which kicked off in Dubai on Thursday.

Is Haris Rauf the next fast bowler to take Pakistan cricket by storm? Who are all these youngsters from around the world striking it rich in the PSL this year? And who are the early favourites for the title?

Listen here to find out:

Also in this episode:

  • Tall order for the PSL to attract as many spectators to the UAE's stadiums as it did for the opening ceremony.
  • Sports writer Amith Passela breaks down Sri Lanka's Durban win and the efforts to reform the cricket board.
  • A look at Rajkumar Rex Singh, the 18-year-old Indian medium-pacer from the football-mad state of Manipur.

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