Islamabad United added West Indies’ seasoned all-rounder Kyle Mayers to the Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 10 squad as a replacement for two overseas players, making a pivotal change ahead of the tournament’s upcoming matches.
Mayers replaced South Africa’s Rassie van der Dussen and Australia’s Matt Short after their unavailability from the competition.
According to the Islamabad-based franchise, Van der Dussen withdrew due to personal reasons, whereas Short also exited the squad.
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The management of Islamabad United responded promptly to the departure of both foreign players by selecting Mayers as a replacement and integrating him into the squad.
Head Coach of Islamabad United, Mike Hesson, stated, “We stand with Rassie van der Dussen and his family during this difficult time. Our team has performed excellently so far, but we do not want to take any chances.”
Hesson said that Mayers had delivered consistent performances in the T20 format, and his addition would elevate the team’s overall capabilities.
General Manager of Islamabad United, Rehan-ul-Haq, said, “Kyle Mayers is the perfect fit for our team, and we are fully focused on winning the PSL Season 10 title.”
