Karachi Kings

Karachi Kings Final Players List (Category-wise)

Platinum:

Mohammad Nawaz (Pakistan, Age 29),
Kieron Pollard (West Indies, Age 36),
Daniel Sams (Australia, Age 31)

Diamond:

James Vince (England, Age 32),
Tim Seifert (New Zealand, Age 29),
Hasan Ali (Pakistan, Age 29)

Gold:

Shan Masood (Pakistan, Age 34, Captain),
Shoaib Malik (Pakistan, Age 42),
Tabraiz Shamsi (South Africa, Age 33)

Silver:

Anwar Ali (Pakistan, Age 36),
Muhammad Akhlaq (Pakistan, Age 31),
Mohammad Amir Khan (Pakistan, Age 22),
Mir Hamza (Pakistan, Age 31)

Emerging:

Irfan Khan (Pakistan, Age 21),
Sirajuddin (Pakistan, Age 22)

Supplementary:

Leus du Plooy (South Africa, Age 29),
Jamie Overton (England, Age 29),
Saad Baig (Pakistan, Age 17),
Mohammad Rohid (United Arab Emirates, Age 21)

Karachi Kings Batsmen and Bowlers for PSL 9

Batting Order

Here’s the Karachi Kings’ batting lineup for PSL 2024, arranged by their batting order (tentative):

Note: The actual batting order may vary.

PLAYER	BATTING STYLE
James Vince	RHB
Irfan Khan	RHB
Leus du Plooy	LHB
Shan Masood	LHB
Shoaib Malik	RHB
Saad Baig	LHB
Tim Seifert	RHB
Muhammad Akhlaq	RHB

Bowlers

For PSL 9 (2024), the Karachi Kings boast a diverse and skilled bowling lineup, ready to challenge their opponents:

Bowler	Style
Mohammad Amir Khan	Right arm medium fast
Hasan Ali	Right arm medium fast
Sirajuddin	Right arm medium fast
Mohammad Rohid	Left arm fast-medium
Zahid Mahmood	Right arm leg break
Tabraiz Shamsi	Left arm unorthodox
Mir Hamza	Left arm fast-medium

Karachi Kings Schedule for PSL 2024

Here’s the fixtures table for the Karachi Kings in HBL Pakistan Super League 9th season:

#	Date	Opponent	Venue	Time
1	Sun, Feb 18 '24	Multan Sultans	Multan	7:30 PM
2	Wed, Feb 21 '24	Peshawar Zalmi	Lahore	2:00 PM
3	Sat, Feb 24 '24	Lahore Qalandars	Lahore	7:30 PM
4	Wed, Feb 28 '24	Islamabad United	Karachi	7:30 PM
5	Thu, Feb 29 '24	Quetta Gladiators	Karachi	7:30 PM
6	Sun, Mar 03 '24	Multan Sultans	Karachi	7:30 PM
7	Wed, Mar 06 '24	Quetta Gladiators	Rawalpindi	2:00 PM
8	Thu, Mar 07 '24	Islamabad United	Karachi	7:30 PM
9	Sat, Mar 09 '24	Lahore Qalandars	Karachi	7:30 PM
10	Mon, Mar 11 '24	Peshawar Zalmi	Karachi	7:30 PM

See the complete schedule of PSL.

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Management Staff for Karachi Kings – PSL 2024

Owner: Salman Iqbal (ARY Group)
President and Bowling Mentor: Wasim Akram
CEO: Tariq Wasi
VP Operations: Navaid Rasheed
Media Manager: Faisal Mirza
Fitness Trainer: Ibrahim Qureshi

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Karachi Kings Coaching Staff for PSL 2024

The Kings are guided by a distinguished coaching staff for the 2024 season, blending expertise and passion to steer the team towards success.

Head Coach – Phil Simmons:

Phil Simmons, with his extensive experience as both a player and coach on the international stage, continues to lead the Karachi Kings. His strategic insights and deep understanding of the game play a crucial role in developing the team’s competitive edge.

Batting Coach – Ravi Bopara:

Ravi Bopara, known for his versatile cricketing skills, serves as the Batting Coach. His role is pivotal in refining the batting techniques of the Kings, focusing on adaptability and mental toughness to thrive in the fast-paced T20 format.

Bowling Coach – Waqas Ahmed:

Waqas Ahmed, although not explicitly mentioned in the provided content, would typically be responsible for enhancing the bowling squad’s capabilities, focusing on skill development, strategy formulation, and execution to tackle the challenges of T20 cricket effectively.

Fielding Coach – Mohammad Mansoor:

Mohammad Mansoor, as the Fielding Coach, emphasizes improving the team’s fielding standards. His training regimes are designed to boost agility, precision, and teamwork, making the Kings a formidable unit on the field.

Karachi Kings Captains List

The Karachi Kings, since their inception into the Pakistan Super League (PSL) in 2015, have seen a variety of leaders take the helm to guide the team through the highs and lows of the tournament.

Here’s a look at the captains who have led the Karachi Kings over the years:

Shoaib Malik (2016): Started as the first captain of the Karachi Kings, leading the team in its inaugural season.
Ravi Bopara (2016): Took over the captaincy from Shoaib Malik during the 2016 season.
Kumar Sangakkara (2017): Led the team with his vast international experience in the 2017 season.
Imad Wasim (2018-2023): A significant tenure, Imad brought stability and leadership over multiple seasons, including leading the team to its first PSL title in 2020.
Eoin Morgan (2018): Stepped in as captain during parts of the 2018 season.
Mohammad Amir (2018): Also took on the captaincy role briefly in 2018.
Babar Azam (2020-2022): One of the world’s leading batsmen, Babar Azam took over the reins to lead with his performance on and off the field.
Shan Masood (2024-Present): The current captain, leading the team with a new vision for success in the ongoing and future seasons.

Team History, Details and Identity

Founded in 2015, the Karachi Kings are a prominent team in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), representing Karachi, Sindh. Playing at the National Stadium, they were initially the most expensive franchise, purchased by the ARY Media Group. The Kings won their first PSL championship in 2020 under the leadership of captain Shan Masood and coach Phil Simmons, marking a significant achievement in their competitive journey.

Throughout their seasons, the Kings have shown resilience and growth, overcoming challenges to become a beloved team with a dedicated fan base. Their 2020 victory stands as a testament to their evolving strategy and on-field prowess, encapsulating their journey from inception to becoming PSL champions.

Logo

PSL Draft 2018 Karachi Kings

The logo depicts a roaring lion with ‘KARACHI’ written in white color at the bottom. Logo has three main colors that are golden, blue and white. During the launch ceremony, Salman Iqbal told about the theme and its colors that it reflects the courage, determination and the spirit of Karachi city.

Anthems

The Karachi Kings’ anthems, “Dhan Dhana Dhan Hoga Re” (2017) and “De Dhana Dhan” (2018), performed by Shehzad Roy, symbolize the team’s spirit and unity. These songs have become integral to the Karachi Kings’ identity, rallying fans and enhancing the PSL experience.

List of All Team Players in PSL 2024

PSL Performance History

Year	Played	Won	Lost	NR	Tied	Summary
2016	9	2	7	0	0	Play-offs
2017	10	5	5	0	0	Play-offs
2018	12	5	5	1	0	Play-offs
2019	11	5	6	0	0	Play-offs
2020	12	7	4	1	0	Champions
2021	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Total	42	17	23	1	0	1 title

Players’ Stats

Batting/Most Runs

Player	Nationality	Tenure	Matches	Innings	Runs	Average	Highest	100	50
Babar Azam	Pakistan	2017-present	40	38	1253	35.8	78	0	11
Colin Ingram	South Africa	2018-19	23	22	587	34.52	127*	1	2
Ravi Bopara	England	2016-19	31	28	575	28.75	71*	0	3
Imad Wasim	Pakistan	2016-present	44	36	410	17.08	50	0	1
Shoaib Malik	Pakistan	2016-17	19	19	359	22.43	51*	0	1

Data Source: ESPNCricInfo

Bowling/Most Wickets

Player	Nationality	Tenure	Matches	Wickets	Average	4w
Mohammad Amir	Pakistan	2016-present	44	49	22.97	2
Usman Shinwari	Pakistan	2017-19	27	35	24.65	2
Imad Wasim	Pakistan	2016-present	44	26	36.26	0
Sohail Khan	Pakistan	2016-17 & 2019	19	22	25.09	0
Umer Khan	Pakistan	2019-present	16	19	19.26	0