Karachi Kings is one of the most successful and popular teams in the Pakistan Super League. They have been the runners-up in the last two seasons and are looking to go one better in the 2023 season. With the team going through some changes in the past couple of seasons, we take a look at what their squad might look like for the upcoming season.
The team is led by the experienced Imad Wasim, who has been part of the franchise since the start of the PSL. His presence in the team gives the side a lot of confidence and stability. Alongside him, the team also has the experienced Mohammad Amir, who has been part of the side since the start of the PSL. He has been one of the most consistent performers in the league and is a key part of the team.
The team is also set to have the likes of Imad Wasim, Mohammad Amir, and Ravi Bopara as part of their squad. These experienced players are all capable of providing a lot of stability in the middle order and in bowling.
Karachi Kings team Info
Karachi Kings is a franchise cricket team that competes in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), a professional Twenty20 cricket league in Pakistan. The team is based in Karachi, the largest city in Pakistan and the capital of the Sindh province. The team was formed in 2015 and has yet to win the PSL. The team plays its home matches at the National Stadium in Karachi. The current Coach of the team is Dean Jones and the owner of the team is Salman Iqbal.
On 3 December 2015, PSL franchise owners were officially announced by the Pakistan Cricket Board. Salman Iqbal, the CEO of ARY Media Group, bought the Karachi franchise for $26 million USD. The Karachi franchise was the most expensive franchise at that time.
Team Name: | Karachi Kings |
Team Founded: | 2015 |
City: | Karachi, Sindh |
Country: | Pakistan |
Team Kit Color: | Blue |
Captain: | Imad Wasim |
Head Coach: | Peter Moores |
Home Ground: | Karachi- National Stadium |
Champions Years: | 2018 |
Official website: | https://karachikings.com.pk/ |
Karachi Kings 2023 squad
The following players are Confirmed to be part of the Karachi Kings 2023 squad of the Pakistan Super League:
Players Name | Category | Role |
Haider Ali | Platinum | Batsman |
Imran Tahir | Platinum | Bowler |
Matthew Wade | Platinum | Batsman |
Mohammad Amir | Diamond | Bowler |
James Vince | Diamond | Batsman |
Imad Wasim | Diamond | All-Rounder |
Shoaib Malik | Diamond | All-Rounder |
James Fuller | Diamond | All-Rounder |
Andrew Tye | Gold | Bowler |
Mir Hamza | Silver | Bowler |
Sharjeel Khan | Silver | Batsman |
Aamer Yamin | Silver | All-Rounder |
Mohammad Akhlaq | Silver | Batsman |
Tayyab Tahir | Silver | Batsman |
Irfan Khan Niazi | Emerging | All-Rounder |
Qasim Akram | Emerging | All-Rounder |
Tabraiz Shamsi | Supplementary | Bowler |
Mohammad Umar | Supplementary | Bowler |
Captain
Imad Wasim is the captain of the Karachi Kings.
Coaching Staff
Head Coach: | Peter Moores |
Bowling Coach: | Wasim Akram |
Batting Coach: | Faisal Iqbal |
Fielding Coach: | Kamran Khan |
Media Manager: | Faisal Mirza |
Sponsors & Partners
Gold Sponsors: | GFS Builders |
Titanium Sponsors: | Pakistan State Oil |
Radio Partners: | Radio Awaz and Buzz FM |
Personal Care Partners: | Bona Papa |
Platinum Banking Partners: | Bank Islami |
Housing Partners: | GFS Builders and Developers |
Official Footwear Partners: | Urbansole |
Charity Partner: | Shaukat Khanam |
Super Market Partner: | Imtiaz |
Media Partner: | ARY |
FAQs
Q: Who is the captain of the Karachi Kings squad?
A: Imad Wasim is the captain of the Karachi Kings squad.
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