Javed Afridi promises major changes after Peshawar Zalmi's exit from PSL 10

For the first time in HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) history, Peshawar Zalmi has failed to qualify for the playoffs—and owner Javed Afridi isn’t taking it lightly.

In a heartfelt message posted on X (formerly Twitter), Afridi addressed the team’s fan base after a disappointing HBL PSL 10 campaign that ended with just four wins out of ten matches.

The Babar Azam-led side’s last hope was extinguished after a rain-shortened, must-win game against Lahore Qalandars, which they lost by 26 runs in Rawalpindi.

“This season’s outcome hurts, but this platform remains a launchpad for national careers,” Afridi wrote. 

“Major changes are coming—we’ll rebuild with grit and purpose. InshaAllah,” he added. 

Zalmi ended their campaign with 8 points and a negative net run-rate of -0.293, marking a significant fall for a team that had never missed the knockouts before.

Champions in 2017 and finalists four times, Zalmi had long been one of HBL PSL’s most consistent forces.

Yet Afridi struck a hopeful tone, promising that the “Yellow Storm” will return stronger.

He unveiled plans to expand fan engagement, announcing new Fan Parks, a Zalmi fan zone inside stadiums, and vibrant marketing campaigns for upcoming seasons.

“This is not just a team, it’s a movement,” Afridi further added. 

“As a national product, let’s unite to support all PSL teams in the spirit of cricket,” he concluded.