Rashid has performed for Lahore Qalandars in every of the final three PSL seasons, profitable titles in 2022 and 2023. He was retained by the franchise within the ‘silver’ wage bracket forward of December’s draft, on the understanding that he was unlikely to be obtainable for the 2024 version however might then be retained for future seasons.

He has since formally withdrawn from the event as he continues his rehabilitation, having undergone surgical procedure in November. Qalandars will be capable of safe one other participant in Rashid’s place within the supplementary and alternative draft, which the PCB confirmed can be held nearly on Monday.

“He’s such an influential participant: we now have to ensure he’s 100% prepared and never rush him again from that sort of surgical procedure… when he’s prepared, he would be the first one to get on the sphere. He has received a couple of extra appointments and check-ups to ensure every little thing is OK, so there is no such thing as a actual timeframe. I hope it’s sooner reasonably than later, however there is no such thing as a strain and no rush.”

ESPNcricinfo understands that Rashid is on track to be slot in time to fulfil his IPL commitments with Gujarat Titans. He might even function for Afghanistan at some stage earlier than then, more than likely throughout Eire’s multi-format tour to the UAE which runs from February 28 till March 18.

Lahore Qalandars will even signal a partial alternative for Dan Lawrence, who was drafted into England’s Take a look at squad to face India after Harry Brook withdrew for private causes. Noor Ahmad, a platinum decide for Peshawar Zalmi, has withdrawn on account of worldwide commitments whereas Zalmi will even signal a partial alternative for Naveen-ul-Haq.

Karachi Kings will signal partial replacements for Kieron Pollard and Tim Seifert, whereas Quetta Gladiators want a partial alternative for Wanindu Hasaranga. Tom Curran, who just lately sustained a knee damage whereas taking part in within the Massive Bash League, has withdrawn from the complete PSL season after he was initially drafted by Islamabad United.