Peshawar Zalmi has announced the immediate signing of Bangladesh left-armer Shoriful Islam for the 11th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), which will take place from March 26 to May 3.
The franchise made the announcement through its official social media handles by sharing an animated poster of the Bangladesh pacer donning his jersey and sitting on an ornate throne next to the Bengal Tigers.
“The Yellow Storm just got stronger with your arrival! [Bangladesh] Express left-arm Shoriful Islam is ready to unleash the Pakistan Super League in yellow,” Zalmi captioned the post.
Islam has been an integral part of the Bangladesh men’s cricket team across all formats since his international debut in 2021, having represented the country in 14 Tests, 40 ODIs and 59 T20Is.
He also has a wealth of experience in T20s, having played 156 matches and collected 195 wickets at a decent average of 22.27 and an economy rate of 8.22.
Islam is one of the most sought-after players in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) and is among the top 10 leading wicket-takers in the tournament’s history, with 87 scalps in 60 innings at a remarkable bowling average of 20.35.
Meanwhile, Zalmi’s upcoming stint will mark his first PSL appearance.
Earlier today, Peshawar Zalmi also roped in rising left-armer Muhammad Basit as the 2017 champions further strengthened their squad for PSL 11, which will consist of eight teams and will be played at six venues in the country for the first time.
For the unversed, Zalmi will kick off their PSL 11 campaign on March 28 when they lock horns with Pindiz at the Imran Khan Cricket Stadium.
Peshawar Zalmi Squad for PSL 11:
Babar Azam (c), Sufiyan Muqeem, Abdul Samad, Ali Raza and Aaron Hardie (direct signing), Aamir Jamal, Mohammad Haris, Khalid Usman, Abdul Subhan, James Vince, Michael Bracewell, Kusal Mendis, Iftikhar Ahmed, Nahid Rana, Mirza Tahir Baig, Shahnawaz Dahani (direct signing), Farhan Yousaf (direct signing), Muhammad Basit (direct signing) Signature) and Shoriful Islam (direct signature). Signature).
