Naseem Shah Signs With Islamabad United For PSL 9

Islamabad United, a two-time champion in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), announced on Saturday that they have acquired the talented fast bowler Naseem Shah in a significant exchange deal. Naseem, formerly with Quetta Gladiators, generated considerable interest from various PSL franchises after reports surfaced about his departure from Quetta.

In the swap, former United players Abrar Ahmed and Muhammad Wasim Jr moved to Quetta Gladiators. Initially rumored to join Multan Sultans or Peshawar Zalmi, Naseem ultimately chose Islamabad United, selecting the team over other contenders.

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Despite the PSL 9 draft being 11 days away, Islamabad has secured two high-caliber players ahead of the event. Another notable trade involved Imad Wasim, who joined United in a swap deal that sent Hasan Ali to Karachi Kings. Wasim, the standout performer in PSL 8 with 404 runs and nine wickets, earned the Player of the Tournament title.

With power hitters like Rahmanullah Gurbaz from Afghanistan, Pakistan’s Azam Khan, and Asif Ali, along with all-rounders Shadab Khan and Faheem Ashraf, Islamabad is emerging as a formidable contender for the upcoming season.

In an earlier trade, Iftikhar Ahmed joined Multan Sultans through a significant swap with Rilee Rossouw, becoming the first player to feature for five different teams in the league. This trade also secured the first platinum pick for Multan in the upcoming PSL 9 Draft, scheduled for December 13 in Lahore.