Pakistan Super League team Karachi Kings will enter the field in the ninth season of PSL with new enthusiasm, new coach and new captain.
Karachi Kings will begin their campaign in PSL Nine on February 18 against Multan Sultans at the Multan Cricket Stadium.
According to the statement issued by the Pakistan Cricket Board to the media, Karachi Kings have included West Indies superstar Kieran Pollard in their team, who will try to change the fortunes of the Kings with his all-round abilities.
The Kings have retained Australian all-rounder Daniel Sams as well as veteran Shoaib Malik. Mir Hamza and Anwar Ali, who have extensive experience in domestic cricket, are present in the pace bowling.
Karachi Kings managed just three victories in the 2023 season and despite possessing incredible strength in their ranks, they could not come together as a unit.
There is fighting spirit in the team and they are planning to breathe new life into this season and give a lot to delight the fans of Karachi.
The 2020 HBLPSL champions are set to hit the ground running soon as the highly experienced Shoaib Malik looks set to shine at the juncture of his career.
Phil Simmons has extensive coaching experience. He coached West Indies and is currently the head coach of Trinbago Knight Riders in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) and LA Knight Riders in Major League Cricket (MLC).
Karachi Kings owner Salman Iqbal says, ‘The decision to bring in Phil Simmons as head coach is a result of his impressive performance, which includes being a T20 World Cup winning coach.
“His experience in guiding teams to success at the highest level adds a valuable dimension to our coaching set-up and we look forward to harnessing his expertise for a successful campaign in the ninth edition and building a team for the future.” are hopeful for.’
Kings have made Shaun Masood their captain who is currently leading the Pakistan Test team.
Karachi Kings director Haider Azhar says on this decision that ‘Getting Shaan Masood for Karachi Kings was no less than a coup for us.’
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According to Haider, ‘Shaan’s leadership qualities and captaincy achievements are in front of everyone and we are proud that a local boy from Karachi has been entrusted with the responsibility of leading the team.
“Having personally worked closely with Shaun in the past, I believe he is the ideal captain for our team going through a transitional phase and we expect him to play a central role in our project.” .’
Highlighting the importance and progress of HBLPSL, Salman Iqbal said that ‘the progress made in the past years has been extraordinary which has not only raised the standard of T20 cricket but also in the development of Pakistani talent. has also played an important role.
“The league has become an important platform to highlight local talent and expose them internationally.”
About the fate of Karachi Kings this season, Salman Iqbal says, ‘Karachi Kings fans can expect a big change this year. With a balanced squad, experienced leadership and focus on exciting cricket, we are optimistic about our prospects. The team is ready to compete.
“The main objective is to deliver an impressive performance that our fans can be proud of.”
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