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Multan Sultans have strengthened the squad with the signing of emerging all-rounder Muhammad Shahzad ahead of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11.
The franchise announced the signing through social media handles in a press release statement.
“The Multan Sultans are proud to announce the signing of dynamic all-rounder Muhammad Shahzad ahead of the upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL) season,” the statement read.
“Hailing from Dera Ghazi Khan (DG Khan), Shahzad’s addition to the squad reinforces the franchise’s deep commitment to identifying, nurturing, and showcasing the immense cricketing talent found right here in South Punjab,” it added.
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Shahzad, 22, played six matches for Islamabad United in PSL 10. Overall, he has played 23 T20s, scoring 370 runs at a strike rate of 126.71.
Following the announcement, the new owner of the franchise, Gohar Shah, hailed Shahzad’s talent, calling him the next big all-rounder from the global stage.
“It is incredibly important for us to sign players who truly know what it means to play for our badge, and Muhammad Shahzad embodies the spirit and passion of South Punjab,” he said.
“He is a phenomenal talent, and I firmly believe he has the potential to become one of the top all-rounders in the world. We cannot wait to be a part of his growth and his journey, and we are fully committed to giving him the platform he needs to shine,” Gohar added.
The PSL 11 is set to begin on March 26, with the opening match scheduled between the defending champions, Lahore Qalandars, and the newly added franchise, Hyderabad Kingsmen.
Overall, 44 matches will be played in the event, including the final.
Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Salman Mirza, Ahmed Daniyal, Saad Masood, Steve Smith, Jahanzaib Sultan, Sahibzada Farhan, Ashton Turner (c), Peter Siddle, Tabraiz Shamsi, Lachlan Shaw, Delano Potgieter, Josh Phillippe, Shan Masood, Momin Qamar, Muhammad Shahzad and Muhammad Awais Zafar.
