PSL 8: Hafeez to replace injured Ahsan Ali in Quetta Gladiators’ squad

KARACHI: Former Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez will play for Quetta Gladiators in the eighth edition of the Pakistan Super League in place of injured Ahsan Ali. 

According to the sources, Hafeez will join the Gladiator’s squad in the coming few days after opener Ahsan picked up a knee injury.

The right-handed batter, who represented Peshawar Zalmi and Lahore Qalandars in the earlier editions of the PSL, went unpicked in the drafts for PSL 8.

The 42-year-old amassed 1596 runs and scored nine fifties in PSL at an average of 27.51.

The eighth edition of Pakistan’s marquee league is all set to kick off with a grand opening ceremony today in Multan followed by the inaugural match between defending champion Lahore Qalandars and Multan Sultans.

Quetta Gladiators, on the other hand, will play their first game against Multan Sultans on February 15 in Multan.

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‘Ahsan Ali to be available for selection in the next fixture’ Quetta Gladiators

LAHORE: Former champions of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) – Quetta Gladiators have announced that top-order batter Ahsan Ali will be available for selection in the side’s next fixture against Multan Sultans on Friday.

The in-form right-handed batter sustained a thumb injury during his side’s faceoff with Lahore Qalandars. Following the injury, Ahsan remained unable to participate in the team’s last night clash against Peshawar Zalmi.

The Gladiators are currently in fifth place with six points. They will play their eighth match against Sultans on Friday here at Gaddafi Stadium.

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