The official Twitter handle of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) has shown gratefulness toward the Netherlands’ all-rounder named, Colin Ackermann, as he played a pivotal role in his side’s victory over South Africa in the Super 12 match of the T20 World Cup on Sunday. The Netherlands winning versus the Proteas did not only kick out the losing side from the tournament but also paved the way for Pakistan to qualify for the semifinal.
The PSL Twitter handle penned out great news for Colin, who will now be part of the HBL PSL 8, scheduled to begin in mid-February 2023. It is now to see which team will land hands on the Dutch cricketer since his inning against the Proteas has surprised many around there.
“Thank you for taking part in the registration process for the PSL 2023, and thank you for the assist today,” the PSL tweeted.
Dear Colin Ackermann,
Thank you for taking part in the registration process for the #HBLPSL 2023, and thank you for the assist today ? #T20WorldCup
— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) November 6, 2022
While putting up a target of 159 runs, Colin smashed 41 and stayed not out while contributing to a decent-looking score. Later, South Africa’s eight scalps fell down alongside balls falling short, leaving no option for them to qualify for the semifinal.
As far as the PSL 2023 is concerned, the Player Draft is likely to take place in the third week of November. According to details, as many as six foreign cricketers have registered themselves for the PSL 8 draft so far, and the Netherlands’s Colin has now extended the list to seven.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has already disclosed the pick order. Notably, the first pick goes to Lahore Qalandars, while the second pick will be made by Quetta Gladiators, who won the PSL 2019. The third pick belongs to Multan Sultans, who won the PSL in 2021.
PSL 2020 winners Karachi Kings have gotten the subsequent pick, while Islamabad United, who are the most successful franchise of the marquee league, will have the fifth pick. In contrast, Peshawar Zalmi, the winner of the first-ever edition of the PSL, will have the sixth and final pick.
