PSL 8: Wicketkeeper-batter Kamran Akmal parts ways with Peshawar Zalmi for the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) season eight.
The 40-year-old has represented Zalmi since the beginning of the PSL and has been a core member of the side.
The second highest-run getter of the league stated that he will be going into the draft, likely to take place on November 18.
“I am not part of Peshawar Zalmi anymore. Head Coach Daren Sammy told me Peshawar Zalmi will not retain me for PSL 8. I will be available for selection in the draft. Let’s see which franchise picks me,” Kamran said.
Goodbyes are always hard..it has been a wonderful 7 years journey with @PeshawarZalmi Thanks for always supporting me in my hard times in my highs and lows.i am and i always will be grateful to u all for believing in me.Special thanks @JAfridi10 M.Akram @darensammy88 @WahabViki
— Kamran Akmal (@KamiAkmal23) November 1, 2022
On Twitter, Kamran thanked Zalmi for supporting him throughout. He thanked owner Javed Afridi, Daren Sammy, Mohammad Akram and Wahab Riaz.
Kamran was unhappy after he picked by the franchise in the silver category last year. He stated not to play for Zalmi but after offered player-cum mentor role, he played for them in the PSL 7.
Must noted that Kamran the league’s second highest-run getter with 1972 runs in 74 innings. He has scored three centuries, the most by any batter in the league.