Published: Feb 08, 2017, 06:36 PM (IST)
Edited: Feb 08, 2017, 06:36 PM (IST)
Karachi [Pakistan]: Former South Africa skipper Johan Botha has been roped in as Islamabad United’s fielding coach for the upcoming second edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), the franchise’s management confirmed. The 34-year-old will replace Australia’s Darren Berry, who was unavailable for the upcoming season of PSL due to family commitments. Reflecting on Botha’s appointment, Berry said that the former would be a perfect replacement of him and would surely be a good addition to an outstanding coaching staff. PSL 2017: Najam Sethi assures of air-tight security for PSL2 final in Lahore
“However, in Johan Botha, United has a former international captain and someone whom I’ve worked with for years. I am sure that he will be the perfect replacement and will add to an outstanding coaching staff. I wish him and the rest of the Islamabad United guys every success in PSL 2,” the Dawn quoted Berry as saying. Botha, who has previously led the South Australia side, will join Dean Jones, Tauseef Ahmed, Dean Woodford and Wasim Akram in Islamabad United’s coaching staff. This season’s PSL is slated to be held from February 9, with Lahore hosting the final match on March 5.
Earlier, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had confirmed that Lahore will host the final match of the second edition of the PSL on March 7 come what may. Javed said that he had met his entire squad and discussed various prospects of playing the PSL final in Lahore. “It is good news that all Zalmi players have given their consent to the team management that they are ready to play in Lahore. Our players are motivated and excited to play well and reach the final of this mega event,” the Dawn quoted the franchise owner as saying.
