Lahore: Former Pakistan captain and wicket keeper batter Sarfaraz Ahmed has relinquished Quetta Gladiators’ captaincy ahead of the upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL) 9.
According to the details, Sarfaraz decided against leading the former champions for the straight ninth year after consultation with newly-appointed head coach Shane Watson.
South Africa’s Rilee Rossouw has been appointed as the new captain of the team while Saud Shakeel serving as his deputy.
Sarfaraz Ahmed will continue to be part of the team.
Sarfaraz Ahmed has been a key part of the franchise since the inaugural edition of the PSL and has been leading the side since then.
The franchise played three finals under his leadership and also lifted their solitary title in 2019.
Quetta Gladiators squad for PSL 9:
Sherfane Rutherford, Mohammad Amir, Rilee Rossouw, Mohammad Wasim Junior, Jason Roy, Wanindu Hasaranga, Mohammad Hasnain, Abrar Ahmed, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Saud Shakeel, Sajjad Ali Junior, Usman Qadir, Omair Bin Yousuf, Will Smeed, Khawaja Nafay, Adil Naz, Akeal Hosain, and Sohail Khan.
