2020 PSL Champion Karachi Kings representing the business capital of Pakistan, in one of the top T20 leagues in world cricket at the moment. Detailed analysis on Karachi Kings Squad in PSL 2022 is below for our valued readers.
Karachi Kings Squad 2022
Karachi Kings final squad for PSL 7 edition consists of a good blend of youth and experienced players both from the international circuit as well as locally groomed players. Change in captain this year with a highly-skilled bunch of overseas players in Karachi PSL 7 squad make them one of the top contenders to become PSL champion this year.
Karachi full squad for PSL 2022
Karachi Kings all players name is mentioned below:
Babar Azam (Platinum – Captain), Iman Wasim (Platinum), Mohammad Amir (Diamond), Mohammad Nabi (Diamond), Sharjeel Khan (Gold), Joe Clarke (Gold – England), Aamer Yamin (Gold), Mohammad Ilyas (Silver), Chris Jordan (Platinum – England), Lewis Gregory (Diamond – England), Mohammad Imran (Silver), Rohail Nazir (Silver), Tom Abell (Silver – England), Umaid Asif (Silver), Faisal Akram (Emerging), Qasim Akram (Emerging), Romario Shepherd (Supplementary – West Indies), Talha Ahsan (Supplementary)
Karachi Kings Team Players Category wise
Karachi Kings Retained Players
- Babar Azam (Platinum – Captain – Pakistani)
- Imad Wasim (Platinum – Pakistani)
- Mohammad Amir (Diamond – Pakistani)
- Mohammad Nabi (Diamond – Afghan)
- Sharjeel Khan (Gold – Pakistani)
- Joe Clarke (Gold – England)
- Aamer Yamin (Gold – Pakistani)
- Mohammad Ilyas (Silver – Pakistani)
Karachi Kings Platinum Players
- Babar Azam
- Imad Wasim
Karachi Kings Diamond Players
- Mohammad Amir
- Mohammad Nabi
- Lewis Gregory
Karachi Kings Gold Players
- Sharjeel Khan
- Joe Clarke
- Aamer Yamin
Karachi Kings Silver Players
- Mohammad Ilyas
- Mohammad Imran
- Rohail Nazir
- Tom Abell
- Umaid Asif
Karachi Kings Emerging Players
- Faisal Akram
- Qasim Akram
KK Supplementary Players
- Romario Shepherd
- Talha Ahsan
Karachi Kings Captain 2022
This year KK has a new captain in Babar Azam. Last year Imad Wasim led the side but the elevation of Babar Azam to captaincy at the national level made the KK management have Babar Azam captain of Karachi Kings. This will be Babar Azam first stint as PSL captain.
KK Player List Playing Style Wise
Karachi Kings Batsman
- Babar Azam
- Sharjeel Khan
- Joe Clarke
- Tom Abell
- Faisal Akram
- Talha Ahsan
Karachi Kings All Rounders
- Imad Wasim
- Mohammad Nabi
- Aamer Yamin
- Lewis Gregory
- Qasim Akram
- Romario Shepherd
Karachi Kings Keeper
Former Pakistan U19 captain Rohail Nazir is picked as a wicketkeeper of KK for PSL 2022. This will be a great chance for this youngster to prove his metal.
- Rohail Nazir
Karachi Kings Bowlers
- Mohammad Amir
- Mohammad Ilyas
- Chris Jordan
- Mohammad Imran
- Umaid Asif
Karachi Kings Overseas Players In PSL 2022
Karachi Kings foreign cricketer picks show they want to strengthen their batting and all-round departments. To English batters and two English, all rounders will strengthen their team combination. Whereas Guyanese all-rounder Romario Shepherd will provide some more options while making changes.
- Joe Clarke
- Chris Jordan
- Lewis Gregory
- Tom Abell
- Romario Shepherd
KK Team Management
KK Head Coach
Former England COach Peter Moores has been roped in by KK management to replace Former South African batsman Herschelle Gibbs who was appointed as head coach during PSL 6 after the demise of Dean Jones who passed away last year.
KK Assistant Coach
Yet to be announced
He also had a successful coaching stint with Warwickshire county cricket club and won the trophies.
KK Bowling Coach
Former Pakistan fast bowler Wasim Akram is the bowling mentor and president of Karachi Kings. He is serving as a consultant and advisor for many top franchise leagues around the globe.
KK Fielding Coach
Kamran Khan has replaced former Pakistan batsman Faisal Iqbal as the fielding coach of Karachi Kings.
KK Owner
Karachi Kings CEO Salman Iqbal is a seasoned media professional and also CEO of one largest media groups ARY network who is broadcasting 12 channels in more than 100 countries of the world.
He is fully involved with his team and being the CEO and Owner of Karachi Kings he is almost present in all the matches at the stadium and his passion is always visible with his expressions and gestures in the dugout.
Karachi Kings Match Schedule 2022
As per the Karachi, Kings Fixtures announced in Pakistan Super League 2022, Kings are scheduled to start their PSL 7 campaign at National Stadium Karachi on January 27th, 2022 when they take on defending champion Multan Sultan in their opening match. In their next match, Karachi will take Quetta at the same venue on January 29th, 2022.
Match # | Date, Day | Team vs Team | Venue | Start Time (PST) |
1 | Jan 27, Thu | Karachi Kings vs Multan Sultans | National Stadium, Karachi | 7:00 PM |
4 | Jan 29, Sat | Karachi Kings vs Quetta Gladiators | National Stadium, Karachi | 7:00 PM |
6 | Jan 30, Sun | Karachi Kings vs Lahore Qalandars | National Stadium, Karachi | 7:00 PM |
11 | Feb 04, Fri | Karachi Kings vs Peshawar Zalmi | National Stadium, Karachi | 7:00 PM |
14 | Feb 06, Sun | Karachi Kings vs Islamabad United | National Stadium, Karachi | 7:00 PM |
19 | Feb 13, Sun | Peshawar Zalmi vs Karachi Kings | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 2:00 PM |
21 | Feb 14, Mon | Islamabad United vs Karachi Kings | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 7:00 PM |
23 | Feb 16, Wed | Multan Sultans vs Karachi Kings | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 7:00 PM |
26 | Feb 18, Fri | Lahore Qalandars vs Karachi Kings | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 8:00 PM |
28 | Feb 20, Sun | Quetta Gladiators vs Karachi Kings | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 2:00 PM |
Karachi Kings Next Match 2022
Karachi will play their next match against Quetta Gladiators on January 30th, 2022 at National Stadium , Karachi.
Karachi Kings Records
Karachi King’s result shows that they have played 64 matches across 6 seasons of PSL. Won 29 while losing 33 matches. Despite reaching the play-offs stage in each of the PSL editions they have only won the title once in 2020
KK Anthem
Karachi Kings Songs was released last year with the link below where you can enjoy the exciting song.
Details of the Karachi Kings’ official anthem are mentioned below with also a link to view the KK anthem.
Vocals: Asim Azhar
Director: Zeeshan Zabih
Producer: Syed Hamid Hussain
D.O.P: Salaar Yousufzai & Wajid Hussain
Executive Producer: Shehzad Hassan Khan
Lyrics: Sabir Zafar
Karachi Kings Kit 2022
KK kit for PSL 2022 edition is also revealed. Have a look below at the Karachi Kings shirt for Pakistan Super League 7 edition.