Sarfaraz Ahmed Announces Departure from Quetta Gladiators Ahead of PSL 10
Former Pakistan captain and celebrated batter Sarfaraz Ahmed has announced his departure from Quetta Gladiators ahead of the 10th season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). The news was revealed on Sunday via an Instagram post.
In his message, Sarfaraz shared a picture with franchise owner Nadeem Omar, expressing his gratitude for the incredible journey he had with the team. “Today, I want to share that my journey with Quetta Gladiators has come to an end. It has been a proud and remarkable nine years with this incredible team,” he wrote.
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He thanked Nadeem Omar for the opportunity and unwavering support throughout his tenure as both a player and captain, adding, “My best wishes will always be with the team, and I’m grateful to the management, especially Azam Bhai, for their efforts.”
Sarfaraz, who has been with the Gladiators since the PSL’s inception, was released by the franchise earlier this month, making him eligible for the players’ draft for the first time since 2016.
During his tenure, Sarfaraz played 86 PSL matches for the Gladiators, scoring 1,525 runs at an average of 29.32, which includes seven half-centuries. Under his leadership, the team won its only PSL championship in 2019. Sarfaraz captained the team for eight seasons before being replaced by South Africa’s Rilee Rossouw in the last edition.
