With PSL season nine around the corner, teams are adding fresh faces to their squads. Let’s check the latest updates from the PSL 9 replacement draft and see who’s joining the league. Some fresh faces while some experienced players are also added to the teams.
Peshawar Zalmi’s Squad Update
Peshawar Zalmi made some cool moves in the Draft. They picked Waqar Salamkheil for Lungi Ngidi, Gus Atkinson for Noor Ahmed, and left a spot open for Naveen ul Haq’s replacement.
Lahore Qalandars Replacements
Lahore Qalandars, the champs, made some clever picks. They reserved spots for star spinner Rashid Khan and the partly available Dan Lawrence.
Islamabad United’s Surprise Spot
Islamabad United has reserved the spot for the replacement of Tom Curran. They haven’t picked a replacement of Tom Curran from England.
Karachi Kings
Karachi Kings added Zahid Mehmood for Kieron Pollard and kept a spot open for Tim Seifert after the New Zealand T20Is.
Quetta Gladiators Lineup
Quetta Gladiators made changes, bringing in Bismillah Khan for Wanindu Hasaranga and drafting Laurie Evans for more power.
Also Read: HBL PSL 9: Exciting Cricket Action Set to Unfold Across Pakistan from 17 February 2024
Thrilling Picks in Supplementary Round
In the third round, Peshawar Zalmi got Luke Wood, Islamabad United picked Obed McCoy, Lahore Qalandars secured Bhanuka Rajapaksa, and Karachi Kings added Leus De Plooy.
Young Talents Shine
Multan Sultans grabbed the talented 19-year-old Muhammad Shahzad. Islamabad United welcomed back Haider Ali for his fifth PSL season.
Shamar Joseph Joins Peshawar Zalmi
In a recent move, the exciting West Indies pacer Shamar Joseph joined Peshawar Zalmi, adding pace to their lineup. Shamar Joseph was the hero of yesterday’s match against Australia. He took a total of 7 wickets while when the team was in search of a breakthrough, he picked up Hazlewood and created history for his team.
Ahmad Shahzad Still Unpicked
Another heartbreak for Ahmad Shahzad fans as he still got unpicked. After the draft, Ahmad was very angry at being unpicked. Now in the PSL 9 replacement draft, no team showed interest in picking the experienced Ahmad Shahzad.
Conclusion
With these new faces, PSL 9 promises an exciting season. The PSL 9 replacement draft helped teams strengthen their squads. As the schedule of PSL 9 has already been announced, a layer of curiosity is created among cricket fans.
Also Read
