As the anticipation for the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 9 builds up, Islamabad United has officially announced a robust team lineup. The squad is all set to compete for the coveted trophy under the leadership of the spirited captain, Shadab Khan.
At the forefront of the team in the Platinum category is the all-rounder Shadab Khan, who will also serve as the captain, bringing his versatile skills to the field. He is joined by Naseem Shah. Completing the Platinum trio is English wicket-keeper batter Jordan Cox.
Diamond category sees the inclusion of Imad Wasim who offers his wealth of experience to guide the team. The hard-hitting Azam Khan and the seasoned Tymal Mills are also part of this elite group.
In the Gold category, explosive batsmen Alex Hales and Colin Munro are set to light up the scoreboard with their powerful hitting. They are complemented by the versatile all-rounder Faheem Ashraf.
The Silver category introduces emerging talents like Qasim Akram alongside the pace duo of Hunain Shah and Ubaid Shah. These young players are expected to bring fresh energy and potential to the team. Other notable picks in this category include Rumman Raees, Shahab Khan, Matthew Forde, and Salman Ali Agha.
Rounding off the squad are the Supplementary picks, which include English pacer Tom Curran and the emerging all-rounder Shamyl Hussain.
With such a diverse and talented lineup, Islamabad United stands as a strong contender in PSL 9. Fans and cricket enthusiasts alike are eager to see how this team will perform when the action begins on the pitch.
PSL 2024: Islamabad United Squad
Here’s the Islamabad United PSL 9 complete squad:
| Player Name | Category |
|---|---|
| Shadab Khan | Platinum |
| Naseem Shah | Platinum |
| Jordan Cox | Platinum |
| Imad Wasim (Mentor) | Diamond |
| Azam Khan | Diamond |
| Tymal Mills | Diamond |
| Alex Hales | Gold |
| Faheem Ashraf | Gold |
| Colin Munro | Gold |
| Rumman Raees | Silver |
| Shahab Khan | Silver |
| Matthew Forde | Silver |
| Salman Ali Agha | Silver |
| Qasim Akram | Silver |
| Hunain Shah | Emerging |
| Ubaid Shah | Emerging |
| Tom Curran | Supplementary |
| Shamyl Hussain | Supplementary |
