Islamabad United’s recent acquisition, Ben Jones, has shed light on the team’s approach and tactics during the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 9 draft.
In a recent interview conducted by Islamabad United, Jones emphasized the team’s reliance on data and analytics to fortify their already strong squad.
When questioned about their draft preparation, Jones highlighted the comprehensive nature of the process. “Despite a robust squad, we identified areas for enhancement and invested significant time in data analysis and deliberations,” he explained.
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Jones further detailed their strategic moves: “We aimed to strengthen our bowling by acquiring the best overseas seamer, Tymal Mills, and securing Jordan Cox, a wicketkeeper-batter from the Platinum category, cementing our team composition.”
In a pivotal decision, Islamabad United acquired Pakistani fast bowler Naseem Shah from Quetta Gladiators, augmenting their bowling options.
Renowned for their formidable batting lineup, Islamabad United boasts seasoned players like Alex Hales and Colin Munro, pivotal in fortifying their batting strength in previous PSL seasons. The recent draft selections indicate a clear focus on addressing bowling concerns, promising a more balanced team setup for the forthcoming season.
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Islamabad CompleteUnited Squad
Player Name | Category |
---|---|
Shadab Khan | Platinum |
Naseem Shah | Platinum |
Jordan Cox | Platinum |
Imad Wasim (Mentor) | Diamond |
Azam Khan | Diamond |
Tymal Mills | Diamond |
Alex Hales | Gold |
Faheem Ashraf | Gold |
Colin Munro | Gold |
Rumman Raees | Silver |
Shahab Khan | Silver |
Matthew Forde | Silver |
Salman Ali Agha | Silver |
Qasim Akram | Silver |
Hunain Shah | Emerging |
Ubaid Shah | Emerging |
Tom Curran | Supplementary |
Shamyl Hussain | Supplementary |