Peshawar Zalmi, the PSL’s (Pakistan Super League) most followed franchise, has unveiled the players retained and released for the Tenth edition. A few foreign players who are well-known, aggressive batting techniques, and a high-quality bowling attack are already in place for Zalmi, and a good number of foreign players have been retained.
Peshawar Zalmi Retained Players Ahead of PSL 10:
- Babar Azam (C): Pakistan captain Babar Azam will continue to lead the Zalmi. It is vital for team that he provides consistent performances especially at the top of the order.
- Young opening batter Saim Ayub has been remarkable and has been a value addition to the team. His aggressive batting style will be crucial to get quick starts.
- Mohammad Haris: The explosive wk-batter is an energetic option in the middle order. His powerful hitting can turn the momentum of the game in a hurry.
- Asif Ali: The hard-hitting all-rounder will add balance to the team. He is an all-rounder which makes him an essential member of the Zalmi’s kit bag.
- Aamir Jamal – A pace-bowling left-armer that possesses real pace and swing. He can prove to be a match-winner for the Zalmi.
- Naveen-ul-Haq: Adds variety to the bowling attack as an Afghan leg-spinner. In the middle overs, his knack to bowl deceptive deliveries is important.
- Salman Irshad: The fast bowler looks promising and has the potential to become one of the key bowlers for the Zalmi.
- Arif Yaqoob: Another player who has been retained here is the young fast bowler, indicating perhaps his status as a possible future star.
- Haseebullah Khan (RTM): One of the talented batters, he was brought back via the Right-to-Match (RTM) card, which is a reflection of his value to the team.
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Peshawar Zalmi Released Players Ahead of PSL 10:
- Khuram Shehzad: The seasoned wicket-keeper batter has been let go by the Zalmi.
- Mehran Mumtaz: The batter has been let go by the Zalmi.
- Mohammad Zeeshan: Zalmi has released the fast bowler.
- Sufiyan Muqeem: The Zalmi have released the all-rounder.
- Umair Afridi: Young fast bowler has been let go by the Zalmi.
- Tom Kohler-Cadmore The English batter has parted ways with the Zalmi.
- Luke Wood: The fast bowler from England has been cut off by the Zalmi.
- Zalmi have parted with the Australian batter.
- Rovman Powell: The all-rounder from the West Indies has been released by the Zalmi.
- Noor Ahmad: The Afghanistan young leg spinner was released by the Zalmi.
- Lungi Ngidi: The South African pacer has been signed by the Zalmi.
Conclusion
It’s clear from the squad list of Peshawar Zalmi that they have retained a solid core of their team and captain Babar Azam while parting ways with several foreign players. Many will be hoping the next player draft can help the team settle its squad for the 2023 campaign, and this will hopefully indicate where it should be focused. With a combination of experienced heads and exciting young talent the Zalmi will be looking to challenge for their PSL title once more.