Two-time Pakistan Super League (PSL) champions Islamabad United will look to add a third crown during season 8 of the tournament which kicks off on February 13th.
Pakistan Observer brings you comprehensive details of all you need to know ahead of their opener against Karachi Kings on February 16th.
Islamabad United Squad for PSL 8:
Abrar Ahmed, Colin Munro, Paul Stirling, Rumman Raees, Sohaib Maqsood, Alex Hales, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Shadab Khan, Asif Ali, Fazal Haq Farooqi, Wasim Jr, Azam Khan, Faheem Ashraf, Hasan Ali, Gus Atkinson, Tymal Mills, Hassan Nawaz, Zeeshan Zamir, Moeen Ali, Mubasir Khan, Tom Curran, Zafar Gohar.
(*Moeen Ali will miss the entirety of the season due to England commitments while other players will also leave PSL 8 for national duty)
Islamabad United schedule for PSL 8:
16 Feb: Islamabad United vs Karachi Kings (National Bank Cricket Arena 7:00 PM)
19 Feb: Islamabad United vs Multan Sultans (Multan Cricket Stadium 2:00 PM)
23 Feb: Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi (National Bank Cricket Arena 7:00 PM)
24th Feb: Islamabad United vs Quetta Gladiators (National Bank Cricket Arena 7:00 PM)
27th Feb: Islamabad United vs Lahore Qalandars (Gaddafi Stadium 7:00 PM)
3rd Mar: Islamabad United vs Karachi Kings (Pindi Cricket Stadium 7:00 PM)
5th Mar: Islamabad United vs Quetta Gladiators (Pindi Cricket Stadium 7:00 PM)
7th Mar: Islamabad United vs Multan Sultan (Pindi Cricket Stadium 7:00 PM)
9th Mar: Islamabad United vs Lahore Qalandars (Pindi Cricket Stadium 7:00 PM)
12th Mar: Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi (Pindi Cricket Stadium 2:00 PM)
Captain:
Shabad Khan will continue to lead Islamabad United ever since taking over the role before PSL 5.
Coaches:
Azhar Mehmood will be the head coach for the team once again with Saeed Ajmal serving as the bowling coach.
