PSL 9: Mohammad Amir Rested Rilee Rossouw Reveals Decision Behind Quetta Gladiators’ Bowling Strategy

In a strategic move during the 16th match of the Pakistan Super League PSL 9 season nine, Quetta Gladiators skipper Rilee Rossouw revealed that star pacer Mohammad Amir was rested, opting for Sohail Khan in the playing XI against Karachi Kings. The decision to bowl first after winning the toss was accompanied by insights into the team’s bowling strategy.

Resting Mohammad Amir:

Rilee Rossouw shared the rationale behind resting Mohammad Amir, stating, “We have rested Amir since he has been playing a lot of cricket lately.” Amir, a veteran in the cricketing world, had featured in four games during PSL 9, showcasing his prowess with four wickets at an economy rate of 8.63.

Lineup for the Match:

The playing XIs for both teams were confirmed as follows:

Karachi Kings:

• Shan Masood (c)
• Tim Seifert (wk)
• James Vince
• Shoaib Malik
• Kieron Pollard
• Mohammad Nawaz
• Muhammad Irfan Khan
• Anwar Ali
• Hasan Ali
• Zahid Mehmood
• Blessing Muzarabani

Quetta Gladiators:

• Jason Roy
• Saud Shakeel
• Khawaja Nafay
• Rilee Rossouw (c)
• Sarfaraz Ahmed (wk)
• Sherfane Rutherford
• Akeal Hosein
• Mohammad Wasim Jnr
• Sohail Khan
• Usman Tariq
• Abrar Ahmed

Upcoming Matches in PSL 9:

As the tournament progresses, several exciting matches are lined up for cricket enthusiasts. Here’s a glimpse of the schedule for the remaining matches in PSL 9:

• March 2, 2024:
  • Peshawar Zalmi vs Lahore Qalandars
  • Islamabad United vs Quetta Gladiators
• March 3, 2024:
  • Karachi Kings vs Multan Sultans
• March 4, 2024:
  • Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi
• March 5, 2024:
  • Peshawar Zalmi vs Multan Sultans
• March 6, 2024:
  • Quetta Gladiators vs Karachi Kings
  • Islamabad United vs Lahore Qalandars
• March 7, 2024:
  • Islamabad United vs Karachi Kings
• March 8, 2024:
  • Peshawar Zalmi vs Quetta Gladiators
• March 9, 2024:
  • Karachi Kings vs Lahore Qalandars
• March 10, 2024:
  • Islamabad United vs Multan Sultans
  • Quetta Gladiators vs Lahore Qalandars
• March 11, 2024:
  • Karachi Kings vs Peshawar Zalmi
• March 12, 2024:
  • Quetta Gladiators vs Multan Sultans
• March 14, 2024:
  • Qualifier (1 vs 2)
• March 15, 2024:
  • Eliminator 1 (3 vs 4)
• March 16, 2024:
  • Eliminator 2 (Eliminator Winner vs Qualifier Runner-up)
• March 18, 2024:
  • Final

As the PSL 9 unfolds, cricket enthusiasts can anticipate thrilling encounters and fierce competition among the participating teams.