Kane Williamson, the well-known New Zealand cricketer, has recently been picked up by the Karachi Kings for the upcoming PSL 2025. But it looks like fans will have to wait a bit to see him play, as he is set to miss the first five matches of the season. This information has been shared by the owner of Karachi Kings and Ary Digital, Salam Iqbal. For the team, missing Williamson at the start of the season is a tough hit, especially since they are looking to turn the page after a disappointing run last year. David Warner is stepping in as captain, and expectations are high for a fresh beginning.
What’s keeping Kane from joining the team?
It’s not crystal clear yet. There’s some chatter going around that his commentary gigs during the IPL might be the reason he can’t join right away. Plus, he might still be feeling the effects of a quad strain he picked up during the Champions Trophy final in 2025. He’s had a rough time with injuries lately, having opted out of the T20I and ODI series against Pakistan recently due to these ongoing issues.
The good news is that Kane is likely to make his return for the match against Quetta Gladiators on April 25. He initially went unsold in the PSL 2025 draft, but later, the Kings snatched him up in the supplementary round.
This year is shaping up to be different for Karachi Kings, especially with David Warner taking charge as captain. Alongside Williamson, they also have Tim Seifert and Adam Milne from New Zealand on their roster. Last season, the Kings ended up in fifth place, and everyone is hoping that this time around, things might go better.
Karachi Kings are set to kick off their PSL 2025 journey against Multan Sultans on April 12, which also happens to be the first double-header day of the tournament. Fans are eagerly waiting to see how the team performs this season with new leadership and strategies in play.
