PSL 11: Glenn Maxwell Joins Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen in Blockbuster Signing

The newly introduced Pakistan Super League franchise, Hyderabad Kingsmen, has strengthened its lineup with the signing of Australia’s explosive all-rounder Glenn Maxwell for the landmark 11th edition.

The franchise confirmed the move through its official social media platforms, sharing an energetic announcement for fans.

“𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑷𝑳𝑨𝒀𝑴𝑨𝑲𝑬𝑹. 𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑩𝑰𝑮-𝑺𝑻𝑨𝑮𝑬 𝑩𝑬𝑨𝑺𝑻. 𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑿-𝑭𝑨𝑪𝑻𝑶𝑹. Impossible? That’s not a word in his dictionary,” the franchise wrote.

“Inevitable? Nothing but destruction. Hold onto your seats tight, the biggest show in #HBLPSL is about to begin,” it added.

This will mark Maxwell’s first stint in the PSL. The 37-year-old has previously featured in multiple seasons of the Indian Premier League but now brings his firepower to Pakistan’s premier T20 competition.

Maxwell’s T20 Numbers

Maxwell arrives with vast international and franchise experience. He has represented Australia in 129 T20Is, scoring 2,897 runs at an impressive strike rate of 158.42.

Across 502 T20 matches overall, he has accumulated 10,986 runs at an average of 27.53, smashing eight centuries and 58 half-centuries. His highest T20 score stands at 154.

Franchise Ownership and Vision

Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen secured entry into the league after Fawad Sarwar’s Kingsmen Group won the franchise rights with a bid of Rs 1.75 billion, approximately $6.25 million.

Since confirming their participation, the management has moved swiftly to assemble a competitive squad for PSL 11.

Squad Building in Full Swing

The franchise retained promising players Saim Ayub, Usman Khan, Maaz Sadaqat, and Akif Javed. They further bolstered the batting department with the direct signing of Australian batter Marnus Labuschagne.

In addition, the team has formed an experienced coaching setup. Former Australia fast bowler Jason Gillespie will serve as head coach, while Grant Bradburn has been appointed fielding coach.

The much-anticipated PSL 11 season is set to begin on March 26, with the player auction scheduled for February 11.

Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen Squad

Saim Ayub, Akif Javed, Maaz Sadaqat, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Usman Khan, Mohammad Ali, Kusal Perera, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Hassan Khan, Shayan Jahangir, Ottniel Baartman, Hammad Azam, Riley Meredith, Sharjeel Khan, Asif Mehmood, Hunain Shah, Rizwan Mehmood, Saad Ali, and Tayyab Arif.