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Foreign Players to Rejoin PSL Franchises in Remainder of Season 10

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Islamabad United, led by captain Shadab Khan, is expected to host its remaining matches at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. However, several foreign players are unlikely to rejoin their franchises. Among them are New Zealand's Finn Allen, Mark Chapman, and Kyle Jameson, who are currently leading the points table, and South Africa's Rylee Rossouw and Sri Lanka's Kaushal Mendis, who are likely to rejoin.

Key Takeaways:

  • Karachi Kings have almost all their foreign players returning to Pakistan, including captain David Warner, James Vince, Tim Seifert, and Mohammad Nabi.
  • Islamabad United has most of their foreign players returning to Pakistan, including New Zealand's Colin Munro and America's Andrew Goss.
  • England batsman Alex Hales has expressed his availability for Islamabad United and is expected to rejoin.
  • Russ van der Davison and Alex Hales will be available for the remaining matches of the PSL, Islamabad United management welcomes Russ van der Davison and Alex Hales to the PSL.
  • However, the return of Australia's Ben DeVries and other foreign players is doubtful.
  • Lahore Qalandars' list of foreign players is being finalized, but New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell is unlikely to rejoin.
  • Peshawar Zalmi has confirmed that Lockwood, Najibullah Zadran, and Tom Kohler-Cadmore will be part of the team for the remaining matches.

Statistics:

  • The PSL restarts on May 17, with the remaining group matches to be played at the Pindi Cricket Stadium.
  • The play-off matches, including the final, will be played at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore from May 17 to 25.
  • According to reports, most foreign players from teams qualifying for the play-off stage are expected to return to Pakistan.

Sources:

  • [Source 1] Islamabad United spokesperson, [Wednesday, 2023]
  • [Source 2] Alex Hales, "Alex Hales to rejoin Islamabad United" [Press release, 2023]
  • [Source 3] Lahore Qalandars spokesperson, [Press release, 2023]
  • [Source 4] Peshawar Zalmi spokesperson, [Press release, 2023]
  • [Source 5] Pakistan Cricket Board [Official statement, 2023]

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