Let’s see the emerging players of PSL 2023. Emerging is the last and least expensive category of the 2023 PSL. Every player in this category gets USD 7,500 (PKR 13.2 lac). This category is created to bring the rising talent of Pakistan to international platforms and to give them more opportunities. According to the PSL 2023 draft rule, each franchise must pick at least two players from this category. Sixteen players have been selected in this category.
The HBL Pakistan Super League has served as a launching pad for many talented youngsters over the years as the exposure to quality cricket in the presence of national and international stars helps them to showcase their skills. Babar Azam, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Shadab khan, Fakhar Zaman, and Saim Ayub are all product of PSL.
Emerging players in 2023 showed a lot of talent and skills in PSL PSL 2023. Ihsanullah was declared as the player of the tournament. Ihsanullah was an emerging player in PSL 2023. Abbas Afridi was the highest ticket taker in PSL 2023. Haseebullah Khan and Irfan Khan also showed a lot of potential and talent. Few emerging players did not get the opportunity or enough opportunities.
Ihsanullah Price in PSL 2023
Ihsanullah was picked by Multan Sultans in the emerging category. Ihsanullah price is USD 7500 (PKR 2 M).
Ihsanullah Stats in PSL 2023
Ihsanullah took 22 wickets in 12 matches of PSL 2023 with an economy of 7.60. No one noticed that Ihsanullah is also among the top player in PSL 2023 who has the lowest economy rate in bowling. Ihsanullah also bowled 2 maidens overs in PSL 2023.
Ihsanullah bowled the fastest delivery in the history of PSL
With a top speed of 152 kph (94mph), Ihsanullah should expect to be fast-tracked into the Pakistan team soon. The 20-year-old right-arm quick from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is the fastest bowler in the competition and also delivered the quickest spell in the history of the tournament.
Ihsanullah Player of the Tournament in PSL 2023
Ihsanullah is the first player in the emerging category of PSL who was declared player of the tournament. Fast bowler Ihsanullah of Multan Sultans, who was picked in the Emerging Category, has been named as the Player of HBL PSL 8 by an independent panel that was headed by Mr. Haroon Rashid (Chair of HBL PSL 8 Technical Committee) with respected commentators Bazid Khan, Daren Ganga, Nick Knight and Sana Mir as members.
No bowler had ever won player-of-the-tournament prior to Ihsanullah. The last seven players of the tournament are Mohammad Rizwan (2020, Multan Sultans), Babar Azam (2020, Karachi Kings), Shane Watson (2019, Quetta Gladiators), Luke Ronchi (2018, Islamabad United), and Ravi Bopara (2016, Karachi Kings) (2022, Multan Sultans).
Abbas Afridi Price in PSL 2023
Abbas Afridi was picked by Multan Sultans in PSL 2023. Abbas Afridi’s price is USD 7500 (PKR 2 M).
Abbas Afridi Stats in PSL 2023
Not as quick as Ihsanullah but effective with his clever variations. Abbas Afridi took 23 wickets in 11 matches of PSL 2023. Abbas Afridi’s economy is 9.46.
Irfan Khan Niazi Price in PSL 2023
Irfan Khan Niazi was picked by Karachi Kings in the emerging category. Irfan khan price is USD 7500 (PKR 2 M).
Irfan Khan Niazi Stats in PSL 2023
Irfan Khan Niaza scored 92 runs in 8 matches with an average of 23 and a strike rate of 135.29. Irfan Khan Niazi was given enough chances but unfortunately, he was unable to meet the expectations of his franchise Karachi Kings as an emerging player.
Zaman Khan Price in PSL 2023
Zaman Khan was retained by Lahore Qalandars in PSL 2023 in the emerging category. Zaman Khan price is USD 7500 (PKR 2 M).
Zaman Khan Stats in PSL 2023
Zaman Khan took 17 wickets in 15 matches. Zaman Khan’s average is 9.97.
Arafat Minhas PSL Salary 2023
Arafat Minhas was picked by his home city franchise Multan Sultans in the emerging category. Arafat Minhas price is USD 7500 (PKR 2 M). Unfortunately, he didn’t get a single match due to the outstanding performance of Abbas Afridi and Ihsanullah as emerging players in PSL 2023.
Hope you enjoy the blog post on emerging players of PSL 2023.
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