“IPL is at a different level” – Pakistan pacer Wahab Riaz says one can’t compare IPL with PSL
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Pakistan pacer Wahab Riaz spoke on the comparisons between the Indian Premier League (IPL) and Pakistan Super League (PSL) and stated that the two should not be compared because the former is on a different level altogether because of the wealth of talent on display.
The fast bowler is one of the best modern-day fast bowlers that Pakistan has produced and is also the leading wicket-taker in the history of the PSL. The 35-year-old has been among the most consistent players and hence, is also one of the most adored cricketers in Pakistan. He is a part of the Peshawar Zalmi side in the PSL and the side was on second place in the table for the 2021 edition when it was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wahab Riaz on the IPL and PSL
Wahab Riaz spoke in a recent interview with Cricket Pakistan where he was asked to compare the IPL and PSL. He replied saying, “IPL is a league where all the top international players come and play. You can’t compare IPL with PSL, I believe IPL is at a different level. Their commitments, the way they run things, communicate things, the way they draft the players, that is totally different. I don’t think any league can compete with the IPL, but if there is any league that stands behind it, it has to be the PSL. The League in Pakistan has proved it.”
Riaz then stated that the PSL was the best league after the IPL and praised the standard of bowling that is seen saying, “The standards of bowling are quite high. The kind of bowlers you get in the PSL is not found in other leagues, not even in the IPL. This is why PSL doesn’t have many high-scoring games. The bowling attacks in PSL are the best in the world.”
The PSL is scheduled to resume next month and if it goes ahead, Riaz will be seen in action for his side Peshawar Zalmi.
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