Shakib leaves for US, replaced by Azmatullah

Peshawar Zalmi's Shakib-Al-Hasan had to leave the squad to attend a family emergency in the United States and he has been replaced by Azmatullah Omarzai.

The Bangladesh all-rounder will return to the HBL Pakistan Super League for the playoffs if Zalmi are able to make it to the playoffs.

"I have to temporarily leave the HBL PSL 8 to attend an important personal matter. I know I have a strong fan-base here and I was looking forward to playing all the matches in front of all the fans,” Shakib said. "But no need to be disappointed as I will be back at some stage in the second half of the competition to play my part in Peshawar Zalmi’s campaign to reclaim the title,” Shakib said.