KARACHI: 2020 champions Karachi Kings have secured the services of England top-order batsman Jason Roy for the remainder of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11.

The franchise made the announcement through its official social media handles by sharing a graphic banner of the right-handed opener, who has represented England in five Tests, 116 ODIs and 64 T20Is.

Roy has been included in the Kings squad as a replacement for United Arab Emirates (UAE) opposite Muhammad Wasim, further sharing the franchise.

“Welcome England’s devastating opener Jason Roy (to the Kings). He joins the squad as a replacement for Muhammad Wasim,” Kings captioned the post.

According to sources, Kings have released UAE pair Wasim and Quzaima Tanveer from the squad due to their national commitments and the latter’s replacement is expected to be announced soon.

Meanwhile, Roy’s addition will enhance the Kings’ arsenal as the 35-year-old brings plenty of experience from playing in the marquee league, making 38 appearances in six seasons for Lahore Qalandars and Quetta Gladiators.

In his glittering PSL career, Roy has scored 1260 runs at an inspiring average of 36.00 and a whopping strike rate of 146.51 with the help of two centuries and eight fifties.

He also scored the highest individual score of 145 not out in the marquee league against Peshawar Zalmi in the 2023 edition for Gladiators.

Karachi Kings’ updated squad for PSL 11

David Warner (catch), Hasan Ali, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Kushtil Shah, Saad Paik, Moeen Ali, Azam Khan, Salman Ali Agha, Shahid Aziz, Mir Hamza, Adam Jamba, Hamza Sohail, Aqib Ilyas, Jason Roy, Haroon Arshad, Rezanhullah, Rezanhullah.

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