{"id":469063,"date":"2025-03-25T00:32:33","date_gmt":"2025-03-24T19:32:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=469063"},"modified":"2025-03-25T00:32:33","modified_gmt":"2025-03-24T19:32:33","slug":"warner-named-karachi-kings-skipper-for-psl-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/warner-named-karachi-kings-skipper-for-psl-10\/","title":{"rendered":"Warner named Karachi Kings skipper for PSL 10"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cLooking forward to seeing everyone,\u201d says former Australian legend<br \/>\nKarachi<br \/>\nDavid Warner, former Australian opener, has been appointed as captain of the Karachi Kings for the upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 10.<br \/>\nA World Cup winner in both ODI and T20 formats, he is regarded as one of the most dangerous T20 openers. Over the past decade, he has captained several major teams, including franchises in the Big Bash League (BBL).<br \/>\nThe former Australian legend also commented on the Karachi Kings post on their social media handle stating, \u201cLooking forward to seeing everyone.\u201d<br \/>\nKarachi Kings secured Warner as their first pick in the Platinum category during the PSL 10 Players Draft, held on January 13, 2025, at the historic Hazoori Bagh in Lahore.<br \/>\nThe Karachi Kings management extended their gratitude to last season\u2019s captain, Shan Masood, for his leadership and contributions in guiding the team. Masood\u2019s tenure in PSL 9 helped establish a strong balance between young and experienced players, earning praise for his tactical intelligence and professionalism.<br \/>\nKarachi Kings\u2019 owner, Salman Iqbal, welcomed Warner, stating: \u201cWe warmly welcome David Warner to the Karachi Kings family as our captain. His leadership and match-winning performances align perfectly with our team\u2019s vision.\u201d<br \/>\n\u201cAt the same time, we sincerely appreciate Shan Masood\u2019s exceptional captaincy last season. His efforts have built a strong foundation for Karachi Kings, and we are delighted that he remains an integral part of the team.\u201d<br \/>\nThe highly anticipated 10th edition of the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) will kick off on Friday, April 11, 2025, with defending champions Islamabad United facing two-time winners Lahore Qalandars at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.<br \/>\nKarachi Kings will play their opening match on Saturday, April 12 at National Bank Stadium against Multan Sultans.<br \/>\nKarachi Kings squad for PSL 10: David Warner (C), Abbas Afridi and Adam Milne (all platinum), James Vince, Hasan Ali, Khushdil Shah (all diamond), Shan Masood, Muhammad Irfan Khan and Aamir Jamal (all gold), Arafat Minhas (brand ambassador), Tim Seifert, Zahid Mahmood, Litton Das and Mir Hamza (all silver), Fawad Ali and Riazullah (both emerging), Omair Bin Yousuf, Kane Williamson, Mohammad Nabi and Mirza Mamoon (all supplementary).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cLooking forward to seeing everyone,\u201d says former Australian legend Karachi David Warner, former Australian opener, has been appointed as captain of the Karachi Kings for the upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 10. 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