South African batter strengthens squad as PSL 11 kicks off March 26
KARACHI: South African batter Reeza Hendricks has been signed by Karachi Kings for the upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 11, replacing West Indies player Johnson Charles.
The franchise confirmed that Hendricks will fill the gap left by Charles, who withdrew from the tournament due to personal reasons. Karachi Kings extended their best wishes to the West Indies cricketer following his exit.
PSL 11 is scheduled to run from March 26 to May 3, with Karachi Kings set to begin their campaign on March 27 against Quetta Gladiators in Lahore.
Tournament organizers have also announced that ticket sales began on March 17, with online booking available alongside physical purchase options through designated courier service centers.
In a major expansion, this season will feature eight teams for the first time, with a total of 44 matches to be played across multiple cities including Lahore, Karachi, Rawalpindi, Multan, Faisalabad, and Peshawar. Faisalabad and Peshawar will host PSL matches for the first time.
Ticket prices start from Rs250 in Karachi and Lahore, Rs300 in Faisalabad, and Rs400 in Multan and Rawalpindi. Officials said fans can purchase up to eight tickets per national ID.
The inclusion of Hendricks is expected to strengthen Karachi Kings’ batting lineup as they aim for a strong start in the expanded tournament.

