Pakistan fast bowler Naseem Shah is set to play for Islamabad United in the upcoming season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), having decided not to extend his association with Quetta Gladiators. The agreement between Naseem and Islamabad United is reportedly 90 percent finalized.

The 20-year-old bowler, who had been with Quetta Gladiators since 2019, is leaving the team for personal reasons. In response, the Gladiators are reportedly interested in bringing in powerful batter Azam Khan to replace Naseem Shah, and there is a possibility of Mohammad Wasim Jr being traded to the Gladiators as well.
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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) recently unveiled the selection sequence for the Player Draft of PSL 9, with Quetta Gladiators set to initiate the draft with the first pick. Islamabad United will make the second pick.

The PSL 9 Draft is scheduled for mid-December, following the conclusion of the National T20 Cup, and the main event is tentatively set to take place from February 8 to March 24, 2024.