Russell joins Multan Sultans as replacement for injured Smith

The Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise Multan Sultans have replaced injured former Australia captain Steve Smith with Windies all-rounder Andre Russell, during the replacement draft for the fourth edition.

Also Peshawar Zalmi replaced Afghanistan's Waqar Salamkheil with Windies opening batsman Andre Fletcher.

Back to back 50s at the ongoing Big Bash League has earned James Vince a spot in the Multan Sultans squad as a replacement for Joe Denly.

With DJ Bravo joining the team on February 27, Quetta Gladiators have picked Dwayne Smith as cover for the initial matches.

Meanwhile Lahore Qalandars have picked Hardus Viljoen and David Wiese as a cover for the partial availabilities of AB de Villiers, Carlos Brathwaite and Corey Anderson.

Fourth edition of PSL is scheduled to begin on February 14 in United Arab Emirates (UAE).