KARACHI: Islamabad United’s frontline pacer Naseem Shah on Thursday, expressed his excitement with his team’s two foreign players, Riley Meredith and Matthew Short, ahead of the upcoming 10th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL).
The three-time champions, who had the last pick in the first round of the platinum category, roped in top-order Australia batter Short, who boasts a vast experience in the shortest format.
The United then opted for right-arm emerging pacer Riley Meredith in the Supplementary category, who is also a sought-after player in franchise leagues across the world, including cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL).
“I’m really excited to see two players in particular joining Islamabad United this season: Riley Meredith and Matt Short,” Naseem said in a statement released by the franchise on Tuesday.
“Riley’s pace and bounce are something special, and I think he’s going to light up the league. Pakistani fans are passionate about fast bowling, and we love express pace—Riley fits that perfectly,” Naseem added.
“What can I say? I’m just glad we won’t have to bowl to him [Short]! He has the ability to dismantle any attack in no time. He’s as destructive as they come, and I think he’ll absolutely love playing at our home ground in Rawalpindi,” he concluded.
Islamabad United’s squad for PSL 10: Shadab Khan (c), Naseem Shah and Matthew Short (all platinum), Azam Khan, Imad Wasim and Jason Holder (all diamond), Haider Ali, Salman Ali Agha and Ben Dwarshuis (all gold), Colin Munro, Rumman Raees, Andries Gous, Mohammad Nawaz and Salman Irshad (all silver), Hunain Shah and Saad Masood (both emerging), Rassie van der Dussen, Riley Meredith and Sam Billings (all supplementary).
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