Luke Wright explains PSL 3 back out

English all rounder Luke Wright, explained about his decision to opt out of the upcoming third edition of Pakistan Super League (PSL).

"For those asking, sadly I've had to pull out the PSL this year," said Wright on social media on Monday.

"I've been carrying niggles all winter and they aren't getting better so, to be fair to both Karachi Kings and Sussex, I respectfully have to miss it. Great tournament. Hope to play in it next year," he added.

For those asking sadly I've had to pull out the @thePSLt20 this year. I've been carrying niggles all winter and they aren't getting better so to being fair to both @KarachiKingsARY & @SussexCCC I respectfully have to miss it. Great tournament. Hope to play in it next year.

— Luke Wright (@lukewright204) January 29, 2018

Wright, who was representing the Karachi Kings, was replaced by fellow former England player Joe Denly. Batsman, Denly, played nine one-day internationals and five T20s in 2009 and 2010.

The third edition of PSL runs is scheduled to run from 22 February to 25 March, 2018.