Stalwart Misbah ends playing days for Islamabad United

Former Pakistan captain and Pakistan Super League (PSL) stalwart, Misbah ul Haq will not be seen in action in the upcoming season of Pakistan Super League (PSL), which begins in February next year.

"Islamabad United has always greatly valued Misbah as a player, leader and a superb team player. As he transitions into his non-playing phase, we believe he can add a lot of value to Islamabad United as well as to Pakistan," read a statement by Islamabad United.

"The franchise continues to discuss with him avenues which could provide him a platform to pursue his next phase. These discussions continue and deserve the confidentiality which a senior player like him deserves," the franchise added.

Ali Naqvi, the owner of Islamabad United applauded Misbah for his contribution towards the game.

“Misbah is undoubtedly one of the most brilliant cricketing minds of today. We as a team and I personally have been privileged to benefit from his leadership on and off the ground. We are looking forward to his next innings. Salute to you, Captain!” stated United owner, Ali Naqvi.

#ISLU has always greatly valued Misbah as a player, leader & a superb teamplayer. As he transitions into his nonplaying days, he can add alot of value to ISLU (& Pak). #ISLU continues to discuss with him diff options which deserve the confidentiality a sr person like him deserves pic.twitter.com/8jIgIE34qW

— Ali Naqvi (@AliNaqvi808) October 31, 2018

Under the captaincy of Misbah, Islamabad United grabbed two PSL trophies in 2016 and 2018.