AB de Villiers decides against playing in PSL5

• Mr. 360 would be released by the Lahore Qalandars ahead of the PSL Draft.
• South African legend was picked up by the Qalandars last season for seven games in the UAE and two in Pakistan last season.
• The hard hitting batsman scored 218 runs at an average of 54.50 and strike rate of 128.99 in Qalandars colours.

Former South Africa Captain AB de Villiers has decided against participating in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season five.

As per ESPNCricinfo, Mr. 360 would be released by the Lahore Qalandars ahead of the PSL Draft, as he described that "managing workload" was the reason behind snubbing the Pakistan T20 tournament.

The Draft will be held on December 5, with the six franchises given until December 1 to finalise their retentions (up to eight players) and trade picks.

South African legend was picked up by the Qalandars last season for seven games in the UAE and two in Pakistan, but he didn't turn up for the Pakistan leg due to back injury.

The hard hitting batsman scored 218 runs at an average of 54.50 and strike rate of 128.99 in Qalandars colours. Despite his contributions Qalandars ended the tournament at bottom of the table.

The 35-year-old hasn't played any competitive cricket since turning out for Middlesex in England's Vitality Blast T20 tournament in September. He is expected to play for Brisbane Heat in the Big Bash League and then in the IPL for Royal Challengers Bangalore.