With PSL 10 just around the corner, team rosters are getting last-minute tweaks. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced several player replacements, featuring some key changes in the squads of Peshawar Zalmi and Islamabad United.
Let’s break it down!
Peshawar Zalmi Brings in George Linde
Peshawar Zalmi has roped in South African all-rounder George Linde as a full replacement for Corbin Bosch in the Diamond category. For the unversed, Bosch opted to join the Mumbai Indians in the IPL, despite his contract with Peshawar Zalmi.
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Linde, known for his left-arm spin and explosive lower-order batting, will bring depth to Zalmi’s squad. His experience in leagues worldwide makes him a valuable addition ahead of the highly competitive tournament.
Islamabad United Signs Alex Carey
Islamabad United has added Australian wicketkeeper-batsman Alex Carey as a partial replacement for Rassie van der Dussen in the Supplementary category.
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Carey is a solid top-order batter with a knack for building innings. His presence adds flexibility to Islamabad’s batting lineup, especially with the tournament expected to be a batting-friendly affair.
Replacement Picks Reserved for Key Players
Apart from these confirmed signings, several franchises have chosen to reserve their replacement picks for missing players.
- Peshawar Zalmi has reserved a Gold category pick for Nahid Rana.
- Karachi Kings has reserved a Silver category pick for Litton Das.
- Quetta Gladiators & Karachi Kings have reserved replacements for Mark Chapman (Platinum) and Kane Williamson (Supplementary), respectively.
This means these teams are keeping their options open, likely waiting for the right player before making a final decision.
The season 10 edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) will kick off on April 11 with a blockbuster clash between defending champions Islamabad United and two-time winners Lahore Qalandars at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
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