Australia wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey has withdrawn from the Pakistan Super League 2025. The star was picked by the franchise as a replacement player for South Africa star Rassie van der Dussen for a portion of the tournament
Australia wicketkeeper batter Alex Carey has officially withdrawn from the 10th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) which is scheduled to start from April 11. Carey, who was picked by Islamabad United as a replacement player for South Africa star Rassie van der Dussen for a portion of the tournament, will not be available for the tournament due to domestic cricket commitments in Australia.
Express Tribune quoted that Islamabad United confirmed Alex Carey’s exit from the PSL 2025 ahead of their opener clash of the tournament.
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Islamabad United started their PSL 2025 campaign against Lahore Qalandars at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on 11th April. After Carey opted out, the Shadab Khan-led side will look forward to van der Dussen’s return, as confirmed by the franchise
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Before Carey, former New Zealand captain Kane Willamson also reported that he would miss the initial matches of the PSL. Williamson has been picked by the Karachi Kings after going unsold in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega-auction.
Islamabad United schedule for PSL 2025.
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Time (PKT) |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 11 | Lahore Qalandars | Rawalpindi | 8:00 PM |
| April 14 | Peshawar Zalmi | Rawalpindi | 8:00 PM |
| April 16 | Multan Sultans | Rawalpindi | 8:00 PM |
| April 20 | Karachi Kings | Karachi | 8:00 PM |
| April 23 | Multan Sultans | Multan | 8:00 PM |
| April 30 | Lahore Qalandars | Lahore | 8:00 PM |
| May 2 | Quetta Gladiators | Lahore | 8:00 PM |
| May 3 | Quetta Gladiators | Lahore | 8:00 PM |
| May 7 | Peshawar Zalmi | Rawalpindi | 8:00 PM |
| May 10 | Karachi Kings | Rawalpindi | 8:00 PM |
Islamabad United squad After Alex Carey Opts Out
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Category
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Players
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| Platinum Players
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Shadab Khan (C), Mathew Short, Naseem Shah
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| Diamond Players
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Azam Khan, Imad Wasim, Jason Holder
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| Gold Players
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Haider Ali, Salman Ali Agha, Ben Dwarshuis
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| Silver Players
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Salman Irshad, Colin Munro, Andries Gous
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| Emerging Players
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Rumman Raees, Mohammad Nawaz, Hunain Shah
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| Supplementary Players
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Saad Masood, Riley Meredith, Rassie van der Dussen, Muhammad Shahzad, Sahibzada Farhan |
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