Multan Sultans suffer major setback ahead of PSL 8

He is a key player for the side

February 10, 2023
David was advised by his trainers to consider managing his workload — Multan Sultans

KARACHI: Multan Sultans will miss the services of flamboyant Singaporean-Australian cricketer Tim David for, at least, initial seven matches of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) this season.

The development comes after the cricketer was advised by his trainers to consider managing his workload.

The 26-year-old is currently in South Africa to play for MI Cape Town in SAT20. He flew to South Africa soon after playing the Big Bash League in Australia and has played over 40 games in the last six months.

Sources claim that he was initially advised by his trainers to choose either SAT20 or PSL, however the flamboyant all-rounder said that he can’t skip PSL due to his relationship with the league.

An official of Multan Sultans confirmed to Geo News that Tim David will now join the squad in first week of March and will miss first seven games for the side.

"He will be available for last three games and playoffs, if we qualify," said Haider Azhar, CEO of Multan Sultans.

He confirmed that no replacement has been sought to cover Tim David's absence as Sultans will have services of David Miller to fill the same slot.

South Africa's David Miller will fly back to South Africa after playing in first eight matches for Multan Sultans and the franchise is of the view that with Miller being available in initial matches and Tim David being available for later stages, there is no need to add one more replacement in the squad.

Meanwhile, Multan Sultans have faced another setback with injury to Wayne Parnell. The left-armer sustained groin injury during SAT20 and his availability for initial matches in uncertain. Multan Sultans is waiting for his final medical report to assess the nature of the injury.

Rilee Rossouw and Keiron Pollard will be available to the franchise for full duration of PSL. However, pacer Josh Little may miss playoffs due to Ireland's series against Bangladesh.

Faizan Lakhani is Deputy Editor (Sports) at Geo News.

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