Ahmad Shahzad says goodbye to PSL
Ahmad Shahzad says goodbye to PSL for not picking him in the HBL PSL 9 draft and shows disappointment over the franchises.Read more...
Ahmad Shahzad unpicked in PSL Draft: left PSL with Disappointment
With an impressive strike rate and an array of strokes in his arsenal, Shahzad has
been a go-to opener for various PSL franchises. His ability to anchor the innings
while unleashing powerful shots makes him a formidable force in the league.
Notably, he holds the record for the highest individual score in a PSL innings,
a scintillating 117 runs off 62 balls, displaying his match-winning capabilities.
Recently Ahmad Shshzad hit 16 sixes in the National T20 Cup in just 9 innings, no batter hit
more sixes than him in fewer innings
Ahmad Shahzad's consistency, with notable performances, is reflected in his PSL stats.
As one of the leading run-scorers in the tournament, his contributions have been crucial in
propelling his teams towards the playoffs. His partnership-building skills and ability to convert
starts into substantial scores have made him a vital asset for any franchise he represents.
Ahmad Shahzad has been recently dropped from the Pakistan Cricket team due to some controversies
and poor performance. He put all his attention on his fitness and was determined to make a comeback
to the Pakistan team. He turned down various international league opportunities to play National
tournament and he scored consistently in the whole tournament and made four consecutive fifties
With high hopes of being selected in the HBL PSL season 9, he was hopeful to come back
to the Pakistan cricket team. But unfortunately, he was not picked up by any franchise of HBL PSL
Ahmad Shahzad announced to leave HBL PSL soon after the draft was completed.
He said "I am parting away and saying goodbye to the Pakistan Super League for my self-respect. I have
never played for money and will never do While many chose international leagues across the globe, I decided
to grind in the domestic circuit to prove my love for the game, and to wear the Green flag again. I'm taking
this decision keeps money out of it. I will not play PSL again with these six teams It seems like a shared
responsibility to keep me away from PSL, and all franchises have shaken hands
Meanwhile, Imran Nazir has spoken in favor of Ahmad Shahzad in an interview on Television
he said " I know' Ahmad Shahzad is a great player, not picking him in the PSL is not a good sign
for him. He should have been picked"