KINGSTON, Jamaica: Barbados Tridents have named Misbah-ul-Haq, Pakistan’s Test captain, as a replacement for Shoaib Malik, who has been called up to Pakistan’s one-day squad for the upcoming series against Sri Lanka.
Malik, who has scored 127 runs from four matches this season, will play his last game against St Lucia Zouks on July 3.
“Shoaib has been fantastic in the CPL so it’s a shame to lose him, but we’re delighted that he’s back in the Pakistan squad and we wish him every success in the upcoming series,” Tom Moody, the CPL director, said.
“Misbah is one of the most respected cricketers in the world, and we’re sure he’ll be an excellent addition to the Tridents squad.”
Misbah, who has played in the CPL before for St Lucia Zouks, has an impressive T20 record, with 2635 runs from 116 matches at an average of 36.09, including a century and 10 fifties. He will play his first game against Jamaica Tallawahs, on July 11.