Islamabad United Sign West Indies’ Kyle Mayers as Replacement for Van der Dussen and Matt Short in PSL 2025
Islamabad United have made a crucial change to their squad ahead of the upcoming matches in PSL 2025 by adding experienced all-rounder Kyle Mayers from the West Indies. The move comes as a response to the unavailability of two foreign players, Rassie van der Dussen from South Africa and Matt Short from Australia.
Mayers Replaces Van der Dussen and Short
Van der Dussen withdrew from the competition due to personal reasons, while Matt Short also exited the squad. To fill the gap, Islamabad United moved quickly, securing Mayers as a replacement. His addition aims to strengthen the squad for the remainder of the tournament.
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Team’s Solidarity and Optimism
Mike Hesson, the head coach of Islamabad United, expressed support for Van der Dussen during this difficult time, stating, “We stand with Rassie and his family. Our team has been performing excellently, but we do not want to take any chances going forward.”
Hesson highlighted Kyle Mayers’ consistent T20 performances, emphasizing that his experience and skill would enhance the team’s prospects in PSL 2025.
Focus on PSL 2025 Title
Rehan-ul-Haq, General Manager of Islamabad United, echoed the sentiment, adding, “Kyle Mayers is the perfect fit for our team. We are focused and fully committed to winning the PSL Season 10 title.”
With Mayers now in the mix, Islamabad United is poised for a strong push as the competition intensifies.
