Misbah-ul-Haq turns down Islamabad United's offer to become team mentor

Waseem Ahmed 12:10 20/11/2018
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  • Misbah (r) is looking to continue as an active player in the PSL.

    Misbah-ul-Haq will no longer be a part of Islamabad United with the former skipper now set to take part as an active player in the fourth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL).

    The veteran batsman had an agreement with the Islamabad franchise to become the team’s mentor for the upcoming edition but has now backtracked on it in a bid to continue his playing career.

    The 44-year-old is likely to be picked up by Peshawar Zalmi in the PSL player draft set to take place on Tuesday.

    The former Pakistan skipper had a late change of heart with regards to his PSL future and feels he can continue as an active player for another year. Misbah is said to have offered his services as a player to Islamabad United but the franchise was not keen on the prospect.

    “Islamabad United, the winners of the inaugural HBL PSL and the defending PSL champions, would like to update our fans that Misbah-ul-Haq might not be a part of the franchise in the fourth edition of the Pakistan Super League, due to a late change of decision,” the franchise said in a statement.

    “Despite having reached that agreement the franchise was informed yesterday that Misbah wished to stay in the player draft for PSL4 for consideration as an active player. As Islamabad United has already announced its retentions and has a specific strategy for the draft, picking Misbah as a player may not be possible for the franchise.

    “While this is an unexpected turn of events, we respect Misbah’s decision and would like to thank him for invaluable contribution to the rise of Islamabad United, and would like to wish him the best in his future endeavours.”

    The six PSL franchises will gather at Islamabad on Tuesday for the player draft as they look to finalise their squads for the fourth edition of the PSL which will get underway in February next year.

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