Naseem Shah Joins in Major Swap Deal as PSL 9 Draft Anticipation Builds

In exciting news for Islamabad United fans, the team announced a major swap deal on Saturday that brought ace pacer Naseem Shah into their ranks. Naseem, who was previously with Quetta Gladiators, became a hot topic in cricket circles, with many PSL franchises eager to have the talented 20-year-old on their team.

Rumors were buzzing that Naseem might join Multan Sultans or Peshawar Zalmi, but Islamabad United emerged victorious in securing the fast bowler’s signature. In return, Abrar Ahmed and Muhammad Wasim Jr. from Islamabad United moved to Quetta Gladiators as part of the swap.

The Islamabad United team is making strategic moves even before the PSL 9 draft, gaining not only Naseem Shah but also Imad Wasim in another swap deal. Imad Wasim, who excelled in PSL 8 and was named Player of the Tournament, joined United with Hasan Ali moving to Karachi Kings.

With power hitters like Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Azam Khan, and Asif Ali, along with versatile players like Shadab Khan and Faheem Ashraf, Islamabad United is shaping up to be a strong contender for the upcoming season.


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Iftikhar Ahmed joined Multan Sultans in a significant swap deal with Rilee Rossouw. Iftikhar, having played for various teams in the past, is set to don the Sultans’ jersey next season, marking a unique feat of playing for five different teams in the league.


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This historic trade also awarded Multan Sultans the first platinum pick in the upcoming PSL 9 Draft, scheduled for December 13 in Lahore. Meanwhile, Rossouw rejoined Quetta Gladiators, the team with which he secured victory in the 2019 PSL and emerged as the second-highest run-scorer in the final against Peshawar Zalmi. Excitement is building up as the PSL teams make strategic moves ahead of the new season.