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The newly added team to the Pakistan Super League (PSL) Hyderabad has signed ace Australian batter Marnus Labuschagne for the upcoming edition of the marquee league.
Marnus, 31, has been directly signed by the franchise, as announced on social media with an animated poster.
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“Yeah… this just happened. Calm under pressure. Built for big moments. 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗻𝘂𝘀 𝗟𝗮𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗴𝗻𝗲 locked in as our direct signing forPSL,” the caption read.
Marnus is a regular member of the Australian Test and ODI teams. He was also part of the 2023 Australian World Cup triumph.
Overall, he has played 59 T20s, scoring 1381 runs at an average of 26.55 at a strike rate of 126.81.
The franchise is yet to be officially named, with the launch event set for tomorrow at the Niaz Stadium, Hyderabad.
According to the organizers, the launch event will also include a live concert and fireworks, with singer Saif Samejo set to lightup the ceremony.
Moreover, as part of the launch activities, a rally will be organized from Karachi to Hyderabad to celebrate the introduction of the new franchise and engage cricket fans across the region.
For those unaware, the Hyderabad franchise, one of two new teams joining PSL 11 alongside the Sialkot Stallionz, was secured by Sarwar’s Kingsmen Group through the auction with a winning bid of Rs 1.75 billion ($6.25 million).
The franchise have already stacked up their coaching staff with the likes of prominent names.
Former Australia fast bowler Jason Gillespie will oversee the team as head coach. The 50-year-old has previously worked in Pakistan cricket and was appointed as head coach of the national Test side in April 2024.
Meanwhile, Bradburn will work as the fielding coach under newly-appointed head coach Jason Gillespie.
Bradburn brings significant experience to the role, having served Pakistan in multiple capacities in recent years.
He has also coached internationally, having previously worked as the head coach of Scotland’s men’s team.
The landmark edition of the league, PSL 11, will begin on 26 March, with the auction scheduled for February 11.
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