Umar Akmal who is a Pakistani middle order batsman and the younger brother of renown wicket-keeper Kamran Akmal is all set to represent Quetta Gladiators in the upcoming season of Pakistan Super League.
According to recent developments Akmal has been traded by Lahore Qalanders, a team he represented in the last four seasons in exchange of left-arm-pacer Rahat Ali.
Umar Akmal’s move to Quetta Gladiators marks a new chapter in the talented batsman’s T20 career who will be looking to improve on his performances from last year.
Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Lahore Qalandars Sameen Rana said on this occasion:
“On behalf of the Lahore Qalandars management and fans, we would like to thank Umar for his services to the team. He added tremendous value to the Qalandars and I wish him well on this next chapter in their PSL career. We are very excited to welcome Rahat Ali to the Qalandars family. Rahat showed what he is capable of with the ball in this format with his excellent bowling last year.”
Meanwhile, Quetta Gladiators owner Nadeem Umar said: “Umar Akmal is a world-class addition to the Gladiators squad ahead of PSL season 4. Umar Akmal remains one of the most destructive batsmen in Pakistan and he will add much-needed firepower in our batting. I would also like to thank Rahat Ali for being an exemplary ambassador for Quetta Gladiators. This talented cricketer will always have a special place in the Gladiators family.”
