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Zimbabwe all-rounder and T20I captain Sikandar Raza’s shocking comments about the Indian Premier League (IPL) have raised eyebrows among many. After being snubbed by all the teams in the recent IPL 2025 mega auction, Raza seems to have lost interest in the tournament.
Sikandar Raza’s tone has changed dramatically after he went unsold in the IPL 2025 mega auction, with the Zimbabwe all-rounder openly admitting that he prefers the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Kheraza said that the Pakistan Super League (PSL) is more entertaining and interesting than the Indian Premier League (IPL), which has attracted a lot of attention.
I prefer PSL to IPL: Sikandar Raza
When asked which league is his favorite, IPL or PSL, Raza was quick to choose the franchise T20 tournament from his country of birth, Pakistan. Sports Tak quoted Sikandar Raza as saying: “I prefer PSL. I find PSL more interesting. As far as enjoyment is concerned.”
Meanwhile, Raza, who is all set to represent Lahore Qalandars in the upcoming PSL 2025, denied any disappointment over his snub in the IPL 2025 mega auction. The Zimbabwe captain said he is not disappointed about missing out on this year’s Indian Premier League; instead, he is more focused on working hard and trying his luck next time.
I won’t be disappointed easily: Sikandar Raza’s snub for IPL 2025
Raza explained: “Not at all. I have a very strong faith and belief. That’s the way it is, that’s the way it is. If you give your best, from a cricketing point of view, whether it’s on the international stage or the franchise stage “No matter what tournament you play, there is no choice. I go back; I put my name in the next draft and see what happens.”
Sikandar Raza says he prefers PSL to IPL and he is not disappointed at all about not playing in IPL this season🇵🇰🇮🇳🤯🤯
It takes courage to say this to an Indian news channel while playing for Indian T20 team Dubai Capitals. Sikandar spoke his mind❤️ (via Sports Tak) pic.twitter.com/mh4BRAOGgb
— Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) January 12, 2025
Meanwhile, Sikandar Raza, who captains Dubai Capitals in the International League T20 (ILT20) 2025, aims to lead the way with both bat and ball. Dubai Capitals will next face MI Emirates in their second match of the ILT20 2025 on January 13 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium.
Dubai Capitals target ILT20 2025 with strong squad Glory
Ahead of the season, Capitals retained Australia’s David Warner and Jack Fraser-McGurke, Sri Lankan stars Dasan Shanakkar and Dushmantha Chameera, West Indies batting Bowler Rovman Powell, England wicketkeeper-batsman Sam Billings and bowler Oliver Stone, as well as Pakistan’s Haider Ali and Raja, apart from Raza, there are Akif and Afghanistan’s Cha Shere Khan.
New signings for Dubai Capitals include Adam Rossington, Najibullah Zadran, Obed McCoy, Scott Kuggeleijn, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Aryaman Varma, Ben Dunk, Brandon McMullen, Garuka Sanketh, Farhan Khan, Gulbadin Naib, Joe Burns, Joe Weatherley, Shai Hope, Shah Rukh Ahmed and Zeeshan Nasir. With a perfect combination of powerful batsmen and versatile bowlers, the Capitals are ready to achieve their ultimate goal of winning ILT20 2025.
