Karachi Kings name Peter Moores as head coach for HBL PSL 7

Karachi Kings have named Peter Moores as their head coach for the upcoming HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) season seven.

The current Nottinghamshire head coach, who has been part of the England coaching set-up twice, will replace Herschelle Gibbs, who was recruited by the Kings for their 2021 season.

"It's so exciting to be able to come and join the Karachi family," Moores said in a video message.

"I can't wait to get stuck it; it's known to be one of the best tournaments worldwide because of the strength of the local talent," he added.

Big news for #KingsKayFans 📢

Former England Head Coach #PeterMoores has joined #KingsFamily as the Head Coach of Karachi Kings for the 7th edition of #HBLPSL ✌🏻
Let's welcome him on board!! 👊🏻#KingsFamily #KarachiKings #YehHaiKarachi @Salman_ARY @tariqwasi @wasimakramlive pic.twitter.com/BFxaCtcJA0

— Karachi Kings (@KarachiKingsARY) December 5, 2021

"It's something I can't wait to get involved with, the fact it's being played in Pakistan makes it even better - the traditions, the passion - and we're going to try to play some really exciting, aggressive cricket," he maintained.

Moores's son Tom has been part of the league in 2019 as he played for Multan Sultans.

It must be noted that the PSL 7 will start from January 27, 2022, in Karachi. The draft will take place on December 12 in Lahore.