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Islamabad United have named West Indies all-rounder Kyle Mayers as a replacement for South Africa’s Rassie van der Dussen and Australia’s Matthew Short for the remainder of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10.

According to the franchise, van der Dussen will not be participating in this season due to personal reasons. Meanwhile, Matthew Short has also been ruled out, prompting United to name a foreign replacement.

The West Indies all-rounder is expected to join the Islamabad United squad in Lahore ahead of their sixth match of the tournament.

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Islamabad United’s head coach, Mike Hesson, expressed solidarity with Rassie van der Dussen during this difficult time.

“We stand firmly with Rassie and his family. He’s going through a tough phase, and cricket comes second at such times,” he stated.

He also shed light on the decision to include Kyle Mayers, expressing faith in his all-round abilities.

“We’ve played some great cricket so far, but we’re not taking any chances. Mayers has consistently delivered in the T20 format, and his inclusion will definitely add depth and balance to our squad,” he added.

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Rehan Ul Haq, the manager of Islamabad United, also echoed a similar sentiment.

“Kyle Mayers is a great fit for Islamabad United. We’re focused on winning PSL 10, and his presence will further boost our chances,” he said.

The defending champions, Islamabad United, are currently unbeaten in the tournament and are eyeing their fourth PSL title under Shadab Khan’s leadership.

Islamabad United’s updated squad for PSL 10

Shadab Khan (c), Naseem Shah, Imad Wasim, Azam Khan, Jason Holder, Ben Dwarhuis, Salman Ali Agha, Haider Ali, Andries Gous, Colin Munro, Muhammad Nawaz, Rumman Raees, Salman Irshad, Hunain Shah, Saad Masood, Riley Meredith, Alex Carey, Kyle Mayers.

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Islamabad United all-rounder Matthew Short has been ruled out of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10 due to an injury he sustained during the ICC Champions Trophy earlier this year.

The franchise issued a statement confirming that he is unavailable due to an injury.

“Following his arrival in Pakistan, Matt had shown encouraging signs of recovery. However, discomfort resurfaced during training sessions, ” the statement read.

 

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“Following thorough assessment, both parties agreed that it would be in the best interest of Matt’s long-term health and career to withdraw him from the tournament,” the franchise said.

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Islamabad United extended support for the Australian player, noting that the franchise remains fully committed to the well-being of all our players.

“Islamabad United remain fully committed to the well-being of all our players and extend our support to Matt during his recovery. ”

“We thank him for his professionalism and positive presence in the camp and wish him a swift and complete recovery,” it added.

The 27-year-old has returned to Australia to continue his rehabilitation under Cricket Australia (CA). Meanwhile, Islamabad United has not announced any replacement for Matthew Short.

For the unversed, the defending champions Islamabad United are undefeated in the tournament, having won all three of their games.

The three-time champions hold the top spot in the PSL 10 points table while Lahore Qalandars and Karachi Kings are in second and third spots, respectively.

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The highly anticipated Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 10 will run from Friday, 11 April, to Sunday, 18 May.

This thrilling six-team showdown will feature a total of 34 electrifying matches, captivating cricket fans across the nation.

The iconic Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore will be a key venue, hosting 13 matches, including the Eliminators and the grand final, which promises to be a spectacular event.

According to the PSL 10 schedule, the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium will heighten the excitement with 11 action-packed matches, including the crucial Qualifier 1 on May 13.

Meanwhile, the historic National Bank Stadium in Karachi and the vibrant Multan Cricket Stadium will each host five dynamic matches.

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Australia could be forced into a top-order reshuffle for their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final after Matthew Short sustained a quad injury during the clash against Afghanistan.

The injury, picked up late in Afghanistan’s innings, is expected to rule him out of the knockout fixture.

Despite opening the batting alongside Travis Head, Short visibly struggled between the wickets, restricting himself mostly to boundary hitting.

He managed 20 off 15 balls in a solid 44-run stand in 4.3 overs before being caught at mid-on.

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Speaking after the match, captain Steven Smith admitted that Short’s recovery in time for the semi-final seems unlikely.

“I think he’ll be struggling,” Smith said. “We saw tonight he wasn’t moving very well. It’s probably going to be too quick between games for him to recover.”

With Short’s likely absence, Jake Fraser-McGurk—who replaced the injured Mitchell Marsh in the squad—becomes the most straightforward replacement at the top of the order.

However, Australia could also consider a batting reshuffle, bringing in all-rounder Aaron Hardie as an alternative.

“We’ve got a few guys there to come in, and we’ll be able to fill a job,” Smith added.

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Another option for Australia could be left-handed batter and left-arm spinner Cooper Connolly, a travelling reserve who might be officially added to the squad if Matthew Short is ruled out of the tournament.

Beyond his batting, Short’s absence would be a blow to Australia’s spin-bowling depth. He had delivered a tidy spell against Afghanistan, conceding just 21 runs in seven overs.

However, the Aussies still have part-time spin options in Head and Marnus Labuschagne, the latter having taken two wickets against England but not used in the last game.

With a semi-final spot secured in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Australia will now have to weigh their options and make a call on the best possible XI for the knockout clash.

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Naseem Shah, the pace spearhead of Islamabad United, expressed excitement about playing with Australia’s Riley Meredith and Matthew Short in the upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 10.

Short, who boasts an impressive strike rate of 146.46 in T20 cricket, was roped in by Islamabad United in the first round of the platinum category during the PSL 10 Player Draft.

Meanwhile, Meredith, who is a right-arm pacer, was picked later in the Supplementary category. He has picked 142 wickets across 113 T20 games at an average of 24.26.

“I’m really excited to see two players in particular joining Islamabad United this season: Riley Meredith and Matt Short,” Naseem Shah said in a statement released by Islamabad United.

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“Riley’s pace and bounce are something special, and I think he’s going to light up the league. Pakistani fans are passionate about fast bowling, and we love express pace—Riley fits that perfectly.

“What can I say? I’m just glad we won’t have to bowl to him [Short]! He has the ability to dismantle any attack in no time.

“He’s as destructive as they come, and I think he’ll absolutely love playing at our home ground in Rawalpindi.”

It’s worth noting that along with Meredith and Short, Islamabad United also picked Australian left-arm fast bowler Ben Dwarshuis, who has bagged 176 T20 wickets at an average of 22 in 140 games.

Islamabad United squad for PSL 10

Matthew Short, Naseem Shah and Shadab Khan (all Platinum), Imad Wasim (mentor) and Azam Khan, Jason Holder (both Diamond), Ben Dwarhuis, Salman Ali Agha (Brand Ambassador) and Haider Ali (all Gold), Andries Gous, Colin Munro, Muhammad Nawaz and Rumman Raees, Salman Irshad (all Silver), Hunain Shah, Saad Masood (both Emerging)

Supplementary – Riley Meredith and Rassie van der Dussen

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Cricket Australia (CA) on Tuesday, confirmed the addition of Jake Fraser-McGurk and Matthew Short as the travelling reserves to their preliminary squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, scheduled to commence on June 1.

Explosive batter Fraser-McGurk and all-rounder Short earned a late ticket to this year’s mega event as reserves, meaning there is still no spot for Steve Smith, Jason Behrendorff and Tanveer Sangha.

Fraser-McGurk enjoyed an astounding Indian Premier League (IPL) campaign with Delhi Capitals as he smashed 330 runs in just nine appearances.

His purple patch was close to taking him to the T20 World Cup 2024 but the likes of David Warner, Travis Head and Mitch Marsh saw him missing out.

Similarly, Short, who has been the standout opening batter in the Big Bash League (BBL), can also bat down the order and offer a solid off-spin bowling option, but narrowly missed out on making it to Australia’s Final 15.

“You look at Jake’s form in the IPL – he took that by storm and he was a serious consideration for the final 15,” coach Andrew McDonald told cricket.com.au.

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“And so was Matthew Short. His BBL form has been outstanding over a long period of time and he’s shown glimpses at the international level as well, albeit at times he’s had to play a different role.

“When you’re on the fringes potentially you’re going to have to play different roles at different times and he’s really embraced some middle-order opportunities.

“We know that he’s best suited at the top of the order – and it’s probably similar for Jake as well – hence why they haven’t been picked in the initial 15.

“But should anything move, we feel as though both of them could have the flexibility to line up anywhere in that batting order.”

Notably, Jason Sangha was in contention to be considered for the travelling reserve spots but suffered a hip injury while training in Brisbane last week.

Australia squad: Mitchell Marsh (c), Ashton Agar, Pat Cummins, Tim David, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Wade, David Warner, Adam Zampa

Travelling Reserves: Jake Fraser-McGurk, Matt Short

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