In a surprising turn of events, Ihsanullah Pakistani cricketer has announced his retirement from the PSL after being overlooked in the recent PSL draft. The fast bowler, once a key figure for Multan Sultans, revealed his frustration with the league after no franchise selected him in the draft held on January 13. Ihsanullah’s decision to retire has sent shockwaves through the cricketing world, especially given his impressive performances in the past.

Ihsanullah Pakistani Cricketer’s Interview

Breaking: Pakistan’s 155KPH sensation Ihsanullah has announced his retirement from PSL after not getting picked in the Draft 🇵🇰💔💔 #HBLPSLDraft pic.twitter.com/0Yz7QymPjR

— Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) January 13, 2025

The young pacer, who consistently bowled at speeds of 145-150 km/h and even breached the 150 km/h mark, revealed his frustration with the lack of interest shown by any franchise during the PSL draft. Ihsanullah expressed his disappointment, stating, “Not a single franchise contacted me…If you perform, these franchises will come after you. My goal is to make them chase after me, and I need to perform like that.”

Ihsanullah’s Retirement：Not Emotional Action

While his Ihsanullah’s retirement has shocked many, the pacer made it clear that his decision was not made in the heat of the moment. Instead, it reflects his disillusionment with franchise cricket. “It’s over after today. I completely boycott it and retire from the PSL. I won’t be seen in the PSL again.” he said, adding that he no longer wishes to participate in any franchise cricket, focusing solely on representing Pakistan national cricket team. Despite his injury struggles, which led to a drop in pace, he is determined to make a comeback. “I’ll bowl at a pace of 150-160, and those who have said I’m a 130-135 bowler, in one and a half months, I’ll show them that I wasn’t the same bowler who played in PSL 8 and got injured,” He said.

Snub from Multan Sultans and PSL Draft

During his time with Multan Sultans, Ihsanullah had been a revelation, claiming 22 wickets in 12 matches during PSL 2023. However, his recent exclusion from the PSL draft left him disillusioned. They did not show any interest in picking him during the draft. The franchise, which had previously seen his raw pace as a valuable asset, did not contact him for the new season. He expressed disappointment with the franchise’s decision, stating that he was left out despite his past contributions.

What Multan Sultans Owner Said？

In response, Multan Sultans’ owner, Ali Tareen, acknowledged the challenges Ihsanullah faced with his injury and explained that the decline in pace during domestic cricket was the key factor in the franchise’s decision. Tareen shared that Ihsanullah Pakistani cricketer’s injury might have permanently affected his ability to bowl at his peak speed, adding, “It’s unfortunate, but his arm will never be the same.”

Ihsanullah’s Retirement：New Beginning in Domestic Cricket

Though Ihsanullah’s retirement from PSL marks the end of an era, it signals a new beginning in domestic cricket. “I want to represent Pakistan by performing in domestic cricket, not by playing in the PSL,” he vowed. His decision to retire from the PSL may be the end of an era, but for this Pakistan player, it’s also the beginning of a new journey focused on national glory.