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Saim Ayub is among four players signed by the Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise Hyderabad for the upcoming edition of the tournament, set to begin on 26 March.
The franchise revealed the signed players through its social media accounts.
“Big energy entering your feed. A warm welcome to Saim Ayub, Usman Khan, Maaz Sadaqat, and Akif Javed to Team Hyderabad,” the caption read.
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Saim, who previously represented Peshawar Zalmi, was retained in the Platinum category for a whopping PKR 126 million, making him the most expensive Pakistan player in the league.
Whereas Usman Khan, who is in the Diamond category for PKR 46.2m. Meanwhile, Akif Javed (Gold) and Maaz Sadaqat (Emerging) have been signed for PKR 19.6 and 35 million respectively.
Earlier, the new outfit also strengthened the batting unit with the addition of Australia’s ace batter Marnus Labuschagne. Marnus will be playing in the tournament for the first time.
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.
The landmark edition of the league, PSL 11, will begin on 26 March, with the auction scheduled for February 11.
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