Reports suggest that Sarfaraz Ahmed may be removed as Quetta Gladiators captain for PSL 9, potentially leading to a new skipper for Multan Sultans. Since 2016, Sarfaraz has been Quetta’s captain, achieving both finalist and winning status, but the team hasn’t advanced beyond group stages in recent years. The decision is expected to be announced after a high-profile meeting on Wednesday.
Multan Sultans could play the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 9 with a new skipper as reports of wicketkeeper batter Sarfaraz Ahmed getting removed as team captain are making rounds.
It is pertinent to mention that Sarfaraz Ahmed has led Quetta Gladiators since the inception of the cricket league in 2016. The side finished as finalist in the inaugural edition and won the tournament in the following season.
They were eliminated in the playoff stage in 2018, before winning their second title in the 2019 edition. Since then, they haven’t moved past the group stages in the past four editions.
According to reports, Quetta Gladiators are deliberating on appointing a new captain for PSL 9. The management is expected to announce its decision on Wednesday after a high profile meeting.
Australia cricket Shane Watson, who serves as the Gladiators coach, has also arrived in Pakistan for the tournament.
The PSL 2024 will commence from February 17 at in Lahore. The defending champions Lahore Qalandars will face off against the 2016 and 2018 winners Islamabad United.
Quetta Gladiators will start their campaign on the following day when they play Peshawar Zalmi at the same venue.
The tournament will be played in four cities – Karachi, Lahore, Multan and Rawalpindi – with the final of at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi on March 18.
In a surprising turn of events, the management of Quetta Gladiators has announced the removal of Sarfaraz Ahmed as the captain for the upcoming season of Pakistan Super League (PSL). This decision has sparked discussions among cricket enthusiasts, as Ahmed has been an integral part of the team’s leadership since its inception. The management cited the need for a fresh perspective and strategic shift as the rationale behind this change.
As the team prepares for PSL 9, all eyes are on the appointment of the new captain and the strategies that will be implemented to steer the team to success. The transition marks a significant phase in the history of Quetta Gladiators and raises questions about the path ahead. Fans and followers of the team eagerly await further developments and the unveiling of the new leadership, hoping for an exciting and rejuvenating season of cricket. Stay tuned for updates as Quetta Gladiators gear up for PSL 9.
Source: ARY NEWS
Sarfaraz Ahmed removed Quetta Gladiators captain PSL 9. Reports suggest new skipper for Multan Sultans. Sarfaraz led Quetta since 2016, with mixed results. Gladiators considering new captain, decision expected soon. Coach Shane Watson in Pakistan. PSL 2024 starts Feb 17, Lahore Qalandars vs. Islamabad United. Quetta Gladiators play Peshawar Zalmi on Feb 18. Tournament in Karachi, Lahore, Multan, Rawalpindi, final in Karachi on March 18. Sarfaraz’s leadership change and PSL 9 updates. via ARY NEWS.
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