Naseem Shah To Leave Quetta Gladiators, Islamabad United And Peshawar Zalmi In The Race To Get The Young Pacer

Pakistan’s Right-arm fast bowler Naseem Shah, who joined PSL franchise Quetta Gladiators in the year 2019, is going to end his association with the franchise ahead of the ninth edition of Pakistan Super League (PSL). According to a media source, Naseem Shah has attributed personal reasons for his decision to part ways. He won the PSL title with the franchise in 2019.

The report further informs that there is a keen interest from both Islamabad United and Peshawar Zalmi in claiming Naseem Shah’s services for the upcoming edition of the league. Naseem Shah might enter the draft or may be involved in a trade deal as his move has gained a lot of attraction and speculations regarding his move have already started.

During a match in the PSL season 8 between Quetta Gladiator and Lahore Qalandars, Naseem was seen frustrated prompting the fans that he is not happy with the franchise. Naseem Shah is one of the best fast bowlers currently in the Pakistan team. However, an injury ruled him out of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. Naseem got injured during the Asia Cup, ruling him out of the World Cup 2023. Following the injury, the fast bowler underwent shoulder surgery in October and is presently rehabilitating, expecting a quick return to the squad.

Naseem Shah’s Injury Was A Big Blow For Pakistan

Pakistan did not have a memorable World Cup 2023 campaign. They lost five matches out of nine and were eliminated, failing to qualify for the semi-finals. The Men In Green definitely missed the services of Naseem Shah who has been their best bowler in 2023. Hasan Ali replaced Naseem Shah in Pakistan’s World Cup squad but he was not able to deliver an impactful performance.

Pakistan’s bowling was one of the main reasons for their early exit from the tournament. Pacer Haris Rauf gave over 500 runs in this World Cup. This tally is more than what any Pakistan batter scored in this tournament, showing Pakistan’s lack of performance in bowling.

Naseem Shah will be a prized asset for whichever team he plays in the Pakistan Super League. Currently, Islamabad United and Peshawar Zalmi are in the race for Shah. However, a player like Naseem will attract a lot of teams to go for him.