Maaz Sadaqat Highlights PSL’s Role in Developing Youngsters

Rising Pakistani youngster Maaz Sadaqat praised the role of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) in developing young cricketers in the country. He believes the tournament gives youngsters a perfect platform to showcase their talent and earn wider recognition in Pakistan’s cricket system.

In a recent media interview, he spoke about the current momentum of the Hyderabad Kingsmen in PSL 2026. He said the team has made a strong comeback and is now looking to qualify for the tournament playoffs.

"The team atmosphere is very good, Alhamdulillah. We have made a strong comeback and, InshaAllah, we will try to continue this momentum. The remaining three matches are very important for us, especially with the knockout stage in sight." said Maaz Sadaqat.

"From the beginning, our goal was to make it to the top four. Even when results were not going our way, we believed we could come back. That belief is still there," added Maaz Sadaqat.

Speaking about his own performances, Maaz said that he is not satisfied with the recent outcomes, which is why he is working hard to perform strongly in the upcoming matches.

"I am not satisfied. The sixty I scored should have been converted into a hundred, and the thirties should have gone on to become bigger scores. That is something I could not achieve. In the remaining matches, I will try to score a hundred and a fifty to help my team win." said Maaz Sadaqat.

Maaz Sadaqat also spoke about why he hasn’t been able to turn his starts into big scores. He said the playing conditions, especially in Karachi, have been quite different and challenging.

"In the powerplay, I try to utilise the field restrictions fully. But later on, I realised that the Karachi wicket is a bit slow. You cannot play shots freely here like in other venues. You have to spend more time, rotate strike, and pick the right balls to attack. It is different from places like Lahore, where the ball comes onto the bat better." said Maaz Sadaqat.

Maaz then revealed the advantages of sharing the dressing room with the international stars, saying it helps youngsters to learn a lot from the seasoned senior pros.

"They guide us a lot during practice. Recently, I was working on my cover drive, but my shots were not going in the right areas. I was told that my bottom hand was a bit tight, and when I loosened it, my shot-making improved immediately. These are small but very important things." said Maaz Sadaqat.