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The latest addition to the Pakistan Super League (PSL) Hyderabad is set for official franchise launch on February 7 at Niaz Stadium.
The announcement was shared via Kingsmen Cricket’s social media accounts, along with a banner promoting the launch event.
“The energy is rising, and the stage is almost ready! The official launch event is here. We’ll be awaiting you all at Niaz Stadium,” the caption of the post read.
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.
The former New Zealand cricketer was appointed head coach of the Pakistan men’s national team in 2023.
Before that, Bradburn also served as Pakistan’s fielding coach from 2018 to 2020, and later moved to the National Cricket Academy, where he worked on coach development.
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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