David Warner Takes the Helm: New Era for Karachi Kings in PSL 10

David Warner, renowned for his dynamic batting across various formats, has been appointed as the captain of Karachi Kings, succeeding Shan Masood, for Pakistan Super League Season 10. Warner's leadership is expected to invigorate the team, aiming for a stronger title contention in the upcoming season.

In a strategic move, former Australian opener David Warner will take over the captaincy of Karachi Kings from Shan Masood for the upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 10. Under Masood's leadership, the Kings ended last season in fifth place, securing eight points but suffering six defeats.

Karachi Kings announced Warner's appointment with an Instagram post proclaiming, "Big energy. Bigger moves. CAPTAIN WARNER IS READY." Warner, a winner of both ODI and T20 World Cups, is hailed as one of the premier openers globally, bringing vast experience from leading various teams across international leagues.

After remaining unsold in the IPL mega auction in Jeddah last November, Warner entered the PSL Draft and was picked by the Karachi Kings as their first Platinum choice. The PSL 10 Players Draft occurred at the historic Hazoori Bagh in Lahore.

Warner's T20 credentials include an impressive tally of 12,913 runs in 399 matches, maintaining a stellar average of 37.00 and a strike rate of 140.23. Karachi Kings' owner Salman Iqbal warmly welcomed Warner, saying, "His leadership and match-winning performances align perfectly with our team's vision." Iqbal also acknowledged Shan Masood's strong captaincy, which laid a solid foundation for the team.

The Karachi Kings squad for PSL 10 includes notable players such as Abbas Afridi, Adam Milne, James Vince, and Hasan Ali in the platinum and diamond categories, with promising names like Omair Bin Yousuf and Kane Williamson supplementing the roster.

(With inputs from agencies.)