In a timely reshuffle ahead of their Pakistan Super League season opener, Karachi Kings have brought in Australian T20 specialist Ben McDermott to reinforce their batting unit following the unfortunate injury to Bangladesh’s Litton Das.
Das, who was expected to play a key role behind the stumps and at the top of the order, sustained a thumb injury during training that later revealed a hairline fracture after scans. The setback has ruled him out of the tournament altogether, forcing the Kings to look for an experienced and proven replacement ahead of their first outing in PSL X.
Enter Ben McDermott — a seasoned campaigner in global T20 leagues and a regular performer in Australia’s Big Bash League. Known for his clean hitting and ability to play both as a top-order anchor and middle-order finisher, the wicketkeeper-batter brings versatility and depth to a Karachi squad looking to bounce back after underwhelming campaigns in recent seasons.
The 30-year-old has already earned 25 T20I caps for Australia and has amassed 4571 runs in 183 T20s throughout his career across the globe. McDermott’s inclusion comes as the Kings prepare to take on Multan Sultans at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi later today — a fixture that marks their entry into the landmark 10th season of the league.
Karachi Kings, led by David Warner, will be looking to shake off a string of disappointing campaigns and reignite their PSL legacy with a stronger, more balanced squad this year. With Ben McDermott now in the mix, the side appears better equipped to compete in what is expected to be the most competitive PSL edition yet.
Karachi Kings Updated Squad for PSL 10:
| Player |
|---|
| David Warner (captain) |
| Abbas Afridi |
| Adam Milne |
| James Vince |
| Hasan Ali |
| Khushdil Shah |
| Shan Masood |
| Mohammad Irfan Khan |
| Aamir Jamal |
| Arafat Minhas |
| Tim Seifert |
| Zahid Mahmood |
| Mir Hamza |
| Fawad Ali |
| Riazullah |
| Omair Bin Yousuf |
| Kane Williamson |
| Mohammad Nabi |
| Saad Baig |
| Ben McDermott |
| Mirza Mamoon |
With the first ball just hours away, Karachi’s new Aussie recruit may not find a spot in the team, but all eyes will be on how quickly McDermott settles in and whether he can provide the spark Karachi Kings desperately need to make a statement in PSL X.
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