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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.
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.
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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