Peshawar Zalmi's Saqib Mahmood leaves HBL PSL 7 midway

Peshawar Zalmi will not have the services of England pacer Saqib Mahmood for the rest of the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) season seven.

The 24-year-old left last night for England to prepare for the Test series against the West Indies, starting from March 8.

The right-arm pacer may make his debut after veterans Stuart Broad and James Anderson were dropped from the squad.

Meanwhile, he wished his Zalmi teammates the best of luck for the upcoming matches.

"Heading home to prepare for the Test Series against West Indies in a few weeks. Wishing the boys the best of luck for the rest of the tournament," he tweeted.

My time cut short @thePSLt20 @PeshawarZalmi this year, heading home to prepare for the Test Series against West Indies in a few weeks. Wishing the boys the best of luck for the rest of the tournament 💛 pic.twitter.com/DLE30U6DB4

— Saqib Mahmood (@SaqMahmood25) February 16, 2022

It must be noted that Saqib only played two matches and took two wickets for Peshawar Zalmi in HBL PSL 7.