Karachi Kings have officially entered into a significant trade agreement with Multan Sultans, signaling a notable transformation in their team composition as they prepare for the upcoming HBL PSL Draft in 2024.
The key element of this trade involves Pakistan’s current Test captain, Shan Masood, joining the ranks of Karachi Kings. In exchange for acquiring Masood, Karachi Kings bid farewell to left-arm wrist spinner Faisal Akram, who is now set to ply his trade with Multan Sultans.
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Alexa, close the retentions and trade windows after this mega trade of the titans-
Shan Masood moves to 🔁 Karachi Kings
Faisal Akram moves to 🔁 Multan Sultans#HBLPSLDraft #HBLPSL9@KarachiKingsARY @MultanSultans pic.twitter.com/apkPvt5h5a
— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) December 7, 2023
Additionally, Karachi Kings have relinquished their first pick in the diamond round and first pick in the silver round as part of the trade.
Expressing excitement about this strategic acquisition, Karachi Kings’ owner Salman Iqbal remarked, “”We are thrilled to welcome Shan Masood to the Karachi Kings. His wealth of experience, coupled with his remarkable accomplishments in the league, undoubtedly brings a new dimension to our team. Shan’s leadership qualities and work ethics on and off the field align perfectly with our vision for the Kings. We eagerly anticipate his influence and believe that his presence will significantly fortify our pursuit of success in the forthcoming HBL PSL season.”
