Experienced England batter Jason Roy has been drafted by Karachi Kings as replacement for Muhammad Waseem, who departed due to national duty commitments.
The franchise confirmed that the inclusion of Roy following the release of UAE batter, ensuring the squad maintains international strength ahead of upcoming PSL fixtures.
The former champions also announced that UAE player Khuzaima bin Tanveer has been released for national duty, leaving another vacancy in the squad.
The team stated that the replacement for Tanveer will be announced later, with management currently finalizing options to strengthen the squad balance for remaining matches.
In 64 T20I matches, Jason Roy batted 64 innings, scored 1522 runs, averaged 24.15, and maintained a strike rate of 137.61.
His highest score was 78, with eight fifties, 153 fours, 69 sixes, and 19 catches, showing consistent contributions across international T20 cricket.
Karachi Kings occupy a crucial position in the standings, needing three wins from their remaining five matches to secure a place in the playoffs comfortably.
If the David Warner-led side win only two matches, their qualification could depend on net run rate, meaning their remaining fixtures will play a decisive role in determining their fate.
| Pos | Team | P | W | L | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peshawar Zalmi | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 3.10 |
| 2 | Multan Sultans | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0.94 |
| 3 | Islamabad United | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 1.36 |
| 4 | Karachi Kings | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 6 | -1.40 |
| 5 | Quetta Gladiators | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0.46 |
| 6 | Hyderabad Kingsmen | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 4 | -0.81 |
| 7 | Lahore Qalandars | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 4 | -0.86 |
| 8 | Rawalpindiz | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | -1.86 |
