Multan Sultans - the sixth franchise of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) Sunday named all-rounder Shoaib Malik as their captain, along with former Pakistan Test cricketer Nadeem Khan as the team manager in the third edition of the PSL. Right-handed opening specialist batsmen Mohammad Wasim has been appointed as the team's batting mentor with former Proteas skipper Johan Botha joining the team as assistant coach, and former Indian cricket team's physiotherapist Andrew Leipus also joins the star-studded coaching panel as physiotherapist.
Commenting on the appointment of Shoaib Malik as the skipper, Wasim Akram, Director Cricket, Multan Sultans said, "Shoaib has been in the form of his life, and the rich experience that he possesses after featuring in almost every global T20 league, makes him the best choice to lead the unit." "His all-round contribution will significantly benefit every single player in the team, and I am very excited to see him perform in the next PSL season," he added.
The franchise also adds Yasir Malik as the team's strength and conditioning coach, who has been serving in the same capacity for the National Cricket Academy (NCA). "The addition of Mohammad Wasim and Johan Botha to the coaching staff under the tutelage of our Head Coach Tom Moody reflects the strength of our coaching pool, while Nadeem Khan's expertise within the capacity of the team's manager is welcoming", said Asher Schon, President, Multan Sultans. "We are thrilled to have Shoaib in our franchise, looking forward to him leading the unit courtesy his aggressive style of game play, and he definitely will have a huge impact for Multan Sultans this season both with bat & ball, and his magical fielding skills." he concluded.
The announcement comes in just at the time when players drafting for the third edition of PSL is around the corner, and preparations are in full swing to welcome Multan Sultans as the sixth team to feature into the glamorous league.
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