Islamabad United has faced a significant setback ahead of PSL 2025, with foreign players Rassie van der Dussen and Matt Short ruled out of the tournament.
In an official statement, the franchise confirmed that van der Dussen will miss the season due to personal reasons. “Islamabad United stands by Rassie during this tough time. After mutual discussions, it was agreed that he will not participate this season. We offer our full support to him and his family,” the statement read.
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To fill the gap, the team has signed West Indies all-rounder Kyle Mayers, who will join the squad before their sixth match in Lahore.
Head Coach Mike Hesson expressed understanding of van der Dussen’s decision, stating, “We completely support Rassie and his family. While we’re pleased with our start to the season, we know the road ahead is tough. Kyle Mayers brings strong T20 credentials and we’re confident he’ll contribute well to our campaign.”
