Lets do Karachi Kings Squad Analysis for PSL 2025. Karachi Kings is in the process of rebuilding their team as they want fresh faces to turn the game in their favour.Karachi Kings was the most expensive and wanted team when PSL 1st edition was introduced. Their management is unable to for strong formidable team in every edition. Still in PSL 10, their team is in rebuilding process.
Karachi Kings Owner
The Owner of Karachi Kings is Salman Iqbal who is also the CEO of ARY Channel. ARY Media Group purchased the Karachi franchise for 26 million US dollars for ten years. Karachi Kings was the tournament’s most costly franchise. In 2017 Multan Sultans, the new franchise, replaced Kings in terms of cost as it was sold at 41.6 million US dollars for eight years.
Karachi Kings won Maiden PSL trophy in 2020
The team is based in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, Pakistan, and was formed in 2015 as a result of the formation of the Pakistan Super League by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). The team’s home ground is the National Stadium. Karachi Kings won first maiden PSL title in the year 2020.
Who is Haider Azhar?
Mr. Haider Azhar Joined Karachi Kings as Head of Strategy and Team Director. Haider Azhar previously served Multans Sultans in the same position. But he was unable to make a huge positive impact to form a strong Karachi Kings squad for PSL 9. Karachi Kings was eventually at the rock bottom in PSL 2024. But positive hopes from his for PSL 10 as the retentions are good and many slots open for big impact players in the draft.
Karachi Kings appointed West Indies all rounder Phil Simmons as Head Coach for PSL 2024
Karachi Kings have appointed the former West Indies allrounder Phil Simmons as their head coach ahead of the 2024 Pakistan Super League (PSL) season. Simmons takes over from the former South Africa allrounder Johan Botha.
Karachi Kings appointed Seteve Kirby as new Bowling Coach for PSL 2024
Karachi Kings has appointed Steve Kirby as their fast-bowling coach for the ninth edition of Pakistan Super League (PSL).
Kirby, currently serving as the Bowling Coach for Zimbabwe and leading pathway development, brings extensive coaching experience.
Previously, he held key coaching roles with Somerset and Derbyshire, showcasing his ability to enhance elite athletes’ skills.
Commenting on Steve Kirby’s appointment, Tariq Wasi, CEO of Karachi Kings, expressed his excitement, stating, “We are thrilled to welcome Steve Kirby to the Karachi Kings family. His wealth of experience and proven track record make him an invaluable addition to our coaching staff. We believe his expertise will play a pivotal role in nurturing our fast bowlers and elevating the team’s performance in the upcoming season.”
Haider Azhar, Karachi Kings Team Director & Head of Strategy, echoed similar sentiments, remarking, “Steve Kirby’s appointment aligns perfectly with our vision of building a formidable team capable of achieving excellence. His dedication to player development and strategic insights will be instrumental in shaping our bowling unit. We look forward to a successful collaboration and an exciting season ahead.”
Karachi Kings appointed James Vince as the Voice captain for PSL 2024
English batting sensation, James Vice is appointed as the voice captain for PSL 2024. He is one of the overseas player of Karachi Kings for PSL 9.
Karachi Kings criticized for not utilizing youngsters in PSL 2024
Karachi Kings unable to properly utilized the young emerging players in PSL 2024. Saad Baig played few initial matches but failed to make any impact. Arafat Minhas U19 player played last match against Lahore Qalandars but he was not given the bowling as he is bowling all rounder. Also he was unable to bat at the end of the innings. So not utilizing his potential. Even in this match over was given to Pollard and Anwar Ali but not to Arafat Minhas. Arafat Minhas is an impact U19 player who always played crucial roles espcially in bowling and also in some match in batting. He is bowling all rounder.
Post Martem of Karachi Kings for PSL 2024
Most flopped show is from their main players like Mohammad Nawaz, Shan Masood,Daniel Sams,James Vince,Tim Seifert and Shan Masood. Their biggest positive is Irfan Khan Niazi, Shoaib Malik, Pollard, Hassan Ali, Mir Hamza and young player Arafat Minhas. They also missed the trick to not play Arafat Minhas in all matches and given chance only in one match. Karachi Kings unable to pick some impact overseas players and also Shan Masood as captain and player was absolute flop in his first assignment for Karachi Kings.
Karachi Kings Retention List for PSL 2025
Karachi Kings retained Irfan Khan Niazi and Shan Masood (Gold),5. Arafat Minhas (Silver),6.Zahid Mehmood (Silver),7. Tim Seifert (Silver)
Karachi Kings Released Players List for PSL 2025
1.Shoaib Malik,2.Tabraiz Shamsi,3.Mir Hamza,4.Muhammad Akhlaq,5.Kieron Pollard,6. Daniel Sams,7.Mohammad Nawaz,8. Mohammad Amir Khan,9.Anwar Ali,10. Sirajuddin,11.Jamie Overton,12. Saad Baig,13.Leus De Plooy,14.Mohammad Rohid.
Expert Analysis on Karachi Kings Retentions and Released List for PSL 2025
Excellent retentions. But for me Shan Masood as captain and player is big question mark. He is not T20 material himself.Irfan Khan Niazi is also not a Gold category player to be retained. James Vince retention is a big boost for Karachi Kings. All their 3 slots in Platinum category are vacant. Hope that they will fill it with impact overseas players like David Warner, Finn Allen, Mathew Short etc.
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