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Australian cricket star David Warner has been appointed as the captain of Karachi Kings for the upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 10. The explosive opener, who has won World Cups in both ODI and T20 formats, is widely regarded as one of the most dangerous T20 batters of his generation.
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Warner’s Excitement to Lead Karachi Kings
Warner, who was Karachi Kings’ first pick in the Platinum category during the PSL 10 Players Draft on January 13, 2025, expressed his excitement on social media:
“Looking forward to seeing everyone 🙌”
The Karachi Kings management also thanked former captain Shan Masood for his contributions in PSL 9, where he played a key role in balancing youth and experience within the squad.
Karachi Kings Management Welcomes Warner
Karachi Kings owner Salman Iqbal welcomed Warner’s arrival and leadership, saying:
“We warmly welcome David Warner to the Karachi Kings family as our captain. His leadership and match-winning performances align perfectly with our team’s vision.”
He also acknowledged Shan Masood’s efforts:
“We sincerely appreciate Shan Masood’s exceptional captaincy last season. His efforts have built a strong foundation for Karachi Kings, and we are delighted that he remains an integral part of the team.”
PSL 10 Kick-Off & Karachi Kings’ First Match
The 10th edition of the HBL Pakistan Super League will begin on April 11, 2025, with defending champions Islamabad United facing Lahore Qalandars at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
Karachi Kings will start their PSL 10 campaign on April 12 against Multan Sultans at National Bank Stadium.
Karachi Kings Squad for PSL 10
🔹 Platinum: David Warner (C), Abbas Afridi, Adam Milne
🔹 Diamond: James Vince, Hasan Ali, Khushdil Shah
🔹 Gold: Shan Masood, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Aamir Jamal
🔹 Brand Ambassador: Arafat Minhas
🔹 Silver: Tim Seifert, Zahid Mahmood, Litton Das, Mir Hamza
🔹 Emerging: Fawad Ali, Riazullah
🔹 Supplementary: Omair Bin Yousuf, Kane Williamson, Mohammad Nabi, Mirza Mamoon
Warner’s appointment is set to bring a fresh dynamic to the Karachi Kings squad, and fans are eager to see how his leadership will shape the team’s PSL 10 campaign.
