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The Pakistan Super League (PSL) is no stranger to dramatic headlines, but this one feels different. Ihsanullah, the fiery pacer who dazzled fans in PSL 8, has announced his retirement from the league following his snub in the PSL 10 draft. And he didn’t hold back in voicing his frustration.
In a raw and emotional interview, the 22-year-old expressed his anger over being overlooked, vowing never to return to PSL. “I completely boycott it. I won’t be seen in the PSL again,” he declared.
From Rising Star to Overlooked
It’s hard to forget Ihsanullah’s electrifying performances in PSL 8. He took 22 wickets in just 12 matches, with an economy rate of 7.59. His fiery pace made him one of the most talked-about players of the season. But an elbow injury during an ODI series against New Zealand in 2023 derailed his momentum.
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Since then, his recovery has been a rocky road. Despite returning to competitive cricket in the Champions T20 Cup, his pace dropped significantly. It’s no secret that pace is his weapon, and bowling at 130-135 km/h instead of his usual 150+ hasn’t gone unnoticed.
The Controversy Over His Injury
Ihsanullah’s disappointment isn’t just about being snubbed—it’s deeply tied to how his injury was handled. Multan Sultans’ owner, Ali Tareen, shed light on the issue, claiming that a botched surgery might have ended Ihsanullah’s chances of returning to his former self.
“It’s unfortunate. One person ruined a player’s career to hide his mistake,” Tareen revealed, adding that Ihsanullah’s arm might never be the same again.
Hearing this must’ve been devastating for the young pacer, who now faces a career crossroads.
“It’s a Selfish World”
Ihsanullah didn’t mince words when talking about the cricketing world. “It’s a selfish world with selfish people,” he said. He shared how no franchise reached out to him, not even Multan Sultans, the team he starred for in PSL 8.
His frustration is understandable. At just 22, he’s already experienced the highs of fame and the lows of being sidelined and forgotten.
“I just don’t want to play franchise cricket anymore. It’s over after today. I completely boycott it and retire from the PSL. I won’t be seen in the PSL again. I want to represent Pakistan by performing in domestic cricket, not by playing in the PSL,” he announced.
While fans were hoping for a comeback story, Ihsanullah has decided to walk away from the PSL altogether. He’s now setting his sights on representing Pakistan by excelling in domestic cricket.
“If you perform, they’ll come after you. I’ll bowl at 150-160 and show them I’m not the same bowler they doubted,” he vowed, clearly determined to prove his critics wrong.
A Debate for the Ages
Ihsanullah’s announcement has sparked a heated debate among fans and analysts. Should he have given PSL another shot? Or is his frustration justified?
One thing is clear: his story is far from over. Whether through domestic cricket or an international comeback, Ihsanullah has the drive to bounce back. And who knows? Maybe one day, he’ll make us all rethink what we believed about second chances.
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