{"id":29215,"date":"2023-11-28T07:37:07","date_gmt":"2023-11-28T07:37:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/gladiators-dismiss-rumors-of-demanding-three-zalmi-players-for-naseem-shah\/"},"modified":"2023-11-28T07:37:07","modified_gmt":"2023-11-28T07:37:07","slug":"gladiators-dismiss-rumors-of-demanding-three-zalmi-players-for-naseem-shah","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/gladiators-dismiss-rumors-of-demanding-three-zalmi-players-for-naseem-shah\/","title":{"rendered":"Gladiators dismiss rumors of demanding three Zalmi players for Naseem Shah"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The anticipation for the ninth season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) has reached its zenith as franchises are concluding their player retentions ahead of the upcoming draft.<\/p>\n

Among the notable developments is the buzz surrounding the Pakistan pacer Naseem Shah, who is reportedly parting ways with the Quetta Gladiators.<\/p>\n

Several franchises, including Islamabad United, Multan Sultans, and Peshawar Zalmi, have expressed interest in acquiring the 20-year-old fast bowler, engaging in active social media campaigns.<\/p>\n

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Almost there\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/9353ko1EnE<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Multan Sultans (@MultanSultans) November 26, 2023<\/a>\u00a0<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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\u2014 Islamabad United (@IsbUnited) November 27, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Javed Afridi, the chairman of Peshawar Zalmi, posted an Instagram story hinting at a franchise\u00a0making\u00a0demands to trade\u00a0three players \u2013 Saim Ayub, Haseebullah, and Mohammad Haris \u2013 in exchange for Naseem Shah.<\/p>\n

Addressing a circulating rumor, Nabeel Hashmi, the Head of Player Acquisition and Media for Quetta Gladiators, took to social media platform ‘X’ to dismiss such claims.\u00a0Hashmi clarified that such an “unreasonable demand” couldn’t be made by any franchise.<\/p>\n

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Lot of people are sharing this and tagging me. I can categorically say it is false information by miles \ud83d\ude0a\ud83d\ude0a\ud83d\ude0a<\/p>\n

Itni unreasonable demand to koi franchise kisi dusri franchise se nahi karegi \ud83d\ude4f\ud83d\ude4f pic.twitter.com\/k2ufrqGygw<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Nabeel Hashmi (@iNabeelHashmi) November 27, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

It has been reported that Naseem\u00a0is likely to join Islamabad United, with a deal reportedly settled at 90%. The agreement marks the end of Naseem’s association with the Quetta Gladiators.<\/p>\n

In the midst of these developments, sources have revealed that the Gladiators are eyeing hard-hitting batter Azam Khan as a replacement for Naseem Shah. Additionally, there are indications that Mohammad Wasim Jr might be traded to the Gladiators.<\/p>\n

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had previously opened the registration window for foreign players, and the flagship event is tentatively scheduled from February 8 to March 24, 2024.<\/p>\n

Franchises will submit relegation requests for players before finalizing retentions. The PSL 9 Draft is expected to take place in mid-December, immediately following the conclusion of the National T20 Cup.<\/p>\n