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In a major boost for the Pakistan Super League (PSL), Australian cricket icon David Warner is officially set to make his long-awaited debut in the 2025 season. Warner will not only play for Karachi Kings but will also take on the leadership role as the team鈥檚 captain. The Kings are scheduled to face Mohammad Rizwan鈥檚 Multan Sultans in what promises to be a blockbuster encounter.
David Warner moves from the IPL to PSL
Warner, widely regarded as one of the most destructive T20 batters of his generation, had never previously featured in the PSL due to a demanding international schedule. However, with his recent retirement from international cricket, the path has finally cleare馃椆d for t馃挍he explosive left-hander to participate in the league.
The Karachi side moved quickly to secure Warner鈥檚 services following his exit from the Indian Premier League (IPL). Delhi Capitals released the veteran opener ahead 鈾坥f the IPL 2025 auction, leaving fans speculating about his next move. His decision to join the PSL has since become one of the biggest talking points in the cricketing world.
Warner debunks Pakistani reporter for a聽bizarre question
During his first press conference as captain of the Kar軎篴chi Kings, Warner responded to a barrage of questions, but one quer鈽倅 in particular stood out. A journalist asked him about the hatred faced from Indian fans following his PSL signing after going unsold in the mega IPL auction.
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With trademark composure, Warner responded, 鈥淭his is the first I鈥檝e heard of it. From where I stand, I want to play cricket. There鈥檚 a chance to come to the PSL now. My international duties never overlapped with the PSL calendar earlier. Now, I get the opportunity to play, be the captain of the Karachi Kings, and hopefully lift the trophy.鈥�
Warner鈥檚 presence adds immense value to the PSL, not only in terms of performance but also by increasing global viewership and fan int嗉抏rest.
鈥淔or my perspective, it鈥檚 about playing cricket, and it鈥檚 an opportunity for me to come to PSL. Before this, the international calendar didn鈥檛 allow me to come here due to the timings,鈥� Warner added.
Cricket pundits believe Warner鈥檚 addition could be a game-changer for the franchise and the league as a whole. His vast T20 experience, including in the IPL, Big Bash League (BBL, and馃Ι international matches, will be crucial for Karachi Kings as they aim for PSL glory in 2025.
