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Star Australian batter Glenn Maxwell has expressed his excitement after joining Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen for the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11.
The right-hander expressed his excitement about participating in the PSL and representing Hyderabad.
“I’m thrilled to be playing in the Pakistan Super League and to represent Hyderabad. It’s an honor to wear the team’s jersey, and I have always received so much love and support from Pakistan, which makes this experience even more special,” he remarked.
“I’m looking forward to the season and can’t wait to be part of the action. See you all in the PSL,” he added.
It is worth noting that Glenn Maxwell has been part of the Indian Premier League (IPL) every season since his debut in 2012, representing four teams in 141 matches.
Earlier this year, Maxwell announced that he would not take part in the IPL.
“After many unforgettable seasons in the IPL, I’ve decided not to put my name into the auction this year. It’s a big call, and one I make with immense gratitude for everything this league has given me,” Maxwell had written in his Instagram post.
The explosive batter will join his compatriot Marnus Labuschagne in the squad, who was also picked as a direct signing for the tournament.
For the unversed, Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen secured their place in the PSL after being acquired by Fawad Sarwar’s Kingsmen Group, who won the franchise rights with a bid worth Rs1.75 billion (approximately $6.25 million).
Saim Ayub, Akif Javed, Maaz Sadaqat, Marnus Labuschagne (Direct Signing), Glenn Maxwell, Usman Khan, Mohammad Ali, Kusal Perera, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Hassan Khan, Shayan Jahangir, Ottniel Baartman, Hammad Azam, Riley Meredith, Sharjeel Khan, Asif Mehmood, Hunain Shah, Rizwan Mehmood, Saad Ali, and Tayyab Arif.
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