HBL PSL 8: Johan Botha named as Karachi Kings head coach

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Karachi Kings have appointed former South Africa all-rounder Johan Botha as the head coach for the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) season eight.

Botha replaces Peter Moores, who coached the Kings last season. The 40-year-old has previously served as the head coach of Islamabad United in PSL 6. 

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Botha had earlier served Karachi Kings as fielding coach in the 2017 and 2020 seasons of the PSL. 

 

Excited to announce @johan_botha as the Head Coach for the Karachi Kings for #HBLPSL8.

Welcome Johan! looking forward to a great season with you! 🤝#YehHaiKarachi | #HBLPSLDraft pic.twitter.com/gefzp3PgS6

— Karachi Kings (@KarachiKingsARY) December 15, 2022

 

Imad Wasim will lead the Kings. The decision was taken after former captain Babar Azam decided to leave the franchise for Peshawar Zalmi. 

Kings won the PSL title in the 2020 edition of the tournament under Imam's captaincy.

Meanwhile, the players’ draft of the upcoming PSL 8 will be held in Karachi on Thursday.

The Pakistan Cricket Board had already revealed the pick order for the drafts, where defending champions Lahore Qalandars will make the first pick followed by  Quetta Gladiators and 2021 champions Multan Sultans.

The champions of the 2020 edition, Karachi Kings will make the fourth pick, while two-time champions Islamabad United will have the fifth pick.

On the other hand, the 2017 champions Peshawar Zalmi will make the last pick in the draft.

Furthermore, the marquee tournament is slated to take place next year from February 9 to March 19 with Karachi, Multan, Lahore and Rawalpindi selected as host venues for the eighth edition of PSL.