LAHORE: Quetta Gladiators and Islamabad United today (Thursday) have announced player replacements ahead of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) edition sixth, which is about to kick-start in Karachi on February 20, 2021.
According to a press release, Quetta Gladiators’ supplementary pick Dale Steyn will miss his side’s first two PSL 6 matches due to a family commitment. The Gladiators have brought in young all-rounder Hassan Khan as his partial replacement to the squad.
The South African fast bowler is expected to reach Karachi on February 22, after which he will be available for the franchise after going through the necessary coronavirus testing and quarantine.
On the other hand, Islamabad United’s pacer Akif Javed is recovering from surgery and will not be available for PSL 6. The team said that fast bowler Zeeshan Zameer has been included in the United squad as Akif’s replacement.
