Karachi Kings Shuffle Squad Mid-Season as National Duties and Personal Reasons Force Changes
The Karachi Kings have been one of the busiest franchises in the PSL 11 transfer market, with a series of comings and goings reshaping their squad as the tournament progresses. Here’s your complete wrap of all the moves at the National Bank Stadium franchise.
OUT: Muhammad Waseem and Khuzaima bin Tanveer
The Kings were forced into a double change after the Emirates Cricket Board recalled both UAE players for national duty commitments [1]. Muhammad Waseem, who had scored 38 and 23 in his last two outings for the franchise, was released alongside Khuzaima bin Tanveer, who had yet to feature in the tournament [2].
The pair were required for the UAE’s domestic D50 tournament, with the Emirates Cricket Board issuing a direct instruction for their return [3]. While both players were initially expected back after two matches, the Kings moved quickly to secure reinforcements [4].
IN: Jason Roy
In a headline-grabbing move, Karachi Kings secured the services of England’s destructive opener Jason Roy as Waseem’s replacement [5].
The 35-year-old brings a wealth of PSL experience to the Kings, having previously represented Lahore Qalandars and Quetta Gladiators across six seasons [6]. Roy has amassed 1,260 runs in 38 PSL matches at an average of 36.00 and a strike rate of 146.51, including two centuries and eight half-centuries [7].
Notably, Roy holds the record for the highest individual score in PSL history — a stunning 145 not out for Quetta Gladiators against Peshawar Zalmi in the 2023 edition [8].
The franchise confirmed the signing on social media: “Welcoming England’s destructive opener Jason Roy to the [Kings Squad]. He joins the squad as a replacement for Muhammad Waseem” [5].
Earlier Moves: Johnson Charles Out, Reeza Hendricks In
The Kings’ squad reshuffle actually began before the tournament kicked off. West Indies opener Johnson Charles withdrew from PSL 2026 due to personal reasons, with team director Haider Azhar confirming the development [9].
South Africa’s Reeza Hendricks was announced as his replacement, joining an experienced overseas contingent that already included David Warner, Adam Zampa, and Moeen Ali [10]. Hendricks, who previously represented Multan Sultans in 2024, brings 296 T20 appearances worth of experience, with 64 fifties and five centuries in the format [11].
Updated Karachi Kings Squad
Following the mid-season changes, the Kings’ squad now stands as: David Warner (captain), Hasan Ali, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Khushdil Shah, Saad Baig, Moeen Ali, Azam Khan, Salman Ali Agha, Shahid Aziz, Mir Hamza, Adam Zampa, Hamza Sohail, Aqib Ilyas, Jason Roy, Haroon Arshad, Reeza Hendricks, Ihsanullah, and Rizwanullah [12].
The franchise has indicated that a replacement for Khuzaima bin Tanveer will be announced in due course [13].
References
- Geo.tv — PSL 11: Waseem, Khuzaima released from Karachi Kings squad
- Pakistan Today — Karachi Kings release Muhammad Waseem and Khuzaima bin Tanveer
- Geo Super — Karachi Kings make another addition to squad for PSL 11
- Daily Pakistan — Karachi Kings replace UAE duo with Jason Roy
- BBC Sport — PSL 2026: Former England opener Jason Roy signs for Karachi Kings
- ESPNcricinfo — Karachi Kings sign Jason Roy as replacement for Muhammad Waseem
- Geo Super — Jason Roy roped in by Karachi Kings for PSL 11 remainder
- Pakistan Today — Karachi Kings sign Jason Roy for PSL 2026
- CREX — PSL 2026: Johnson Charles Out Of Karachi Kings
- ESPN — Reeza Hendricks replaces Johnson Charles at Karachi Kings
- BBC Sport — PSL 2026: Reeza Hendricks signs for Karachi Kings
- ESPNcricinfo — Karachi Kings Full Squad 2026
- Wikipedia — 2026 Karachi Kings season