Shadab Khan to lead Islamabad United

Shadab Khan has been named the captain of Habib Bank Limited (HBL) Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise Islamabad United for the upcoming fifth edition. 

With the news, the 21-year-old has become the youngest captain in the PSL’s history after being asked to shoulder the leadership responsibility.

“It is an honor for me to lead a side which has won two PSL Trophies and i would like to thank Ali Naqvi for this opportunity,” said Shadab. “I hope to learn as much as I can from this opportunity and hope that I will live up to expectations they have of me.”

Team owner Ali Naqvi also shared his thoughts while announcing the decision. 

“Our aim has always been to promote and groom young talent from Pakistan. We also want to groom them in leadership roles. Hence we have unanimously decided to make Shadab khan the captain of ISLU."

All 34 matches of PSL5 are set to be played across four international venues of the country, Karachi, Lahore, Multan and Rawalpindi, from February 20 to March 22