Several foreign cricketers who were only partially available for Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 8 are now set to leave for their respective international commitments. This is expected to have an impact on the teams they play for in the tournament, as they bid farewell to their foreign stars.
West Indies trio Akeal Hosein, Rovman Powell, and Odean Smith will depart after the Peshawar Zalmi and Multan Sultans game to join their national squad. This will leave Peshawar and Multan with a weakened squad, as the trio have played crucial roles for their respective teams in the tournament so far.
Rassie van der Dussen of Islamabad United will depart today, which is another blow for the team. Dussen has been an important player for the team, having scored 144 runs in six matches so far. His departure will force Islamabad to find a replacement quickly as they push for a spot in the playoffs.
David Miller, who is currently playing for Multan Sultans, will also be leaving after their last group stage game. Miller has contributed significantly to Multan’s campaign, scoring 124 runs in six games. His absence could affect Multan’s performance in the playoffs, should they qualify.
In the case that Multan do qualify for the playoffs, Johnson Charles will replace David Miller. This will be a relief for the team as Charles is a seasoned campaigner, having played in several T20 leagues around the world.
The departure of these foreign players will provide an opportunity for local talent to step up and make a name for themselves. It will be interesting to see how the teams adjust to the absence of their foreign players and whether or not they are able to maintain their winning form.
