New Zealand all-rounder, Michael Bracewell, was picked by the Multan Sultans for the 10th season of the Pakistan Super League in 2025.
This was after the off-spinner, unfortunately, went unsold in the auction for the Indian Premier League after setting his base price as 1 crore.
As he started his first PSL adventure with the Sultans, the comments of the franchise owner have gone viral as, in an interesting turn of events, the Punjab Kings look to find a replacement for Glenn Maxwell, who has been ruled out of the IPL 2025.
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Explore what the owners had to say about Bracewell and whether PBKS can rope him in as a replacement.
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What did the Multan Sultans' owner say about Michael Bracewell?
The video of the MS owner went viral on the evening of May 1 on Twitter (X) as he was seen speaking to the dressing room after Bracewell conceded 24 runs in 1 over against the Karachi Kings.
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"Before the PSL started, I said a lot about how Michael Bracewell is one of the best powerplay bowlers in the world and every single game, Michael, you prove me right. So, thank you," said the owner, Ali Tareen.
Michael Bracewell has bowled 10 overs in the powerplay and conceded 122 runs.
— Cricket & Stuff (@cricketandstuff) May 1, 2025
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How has Michael Bracewell performed in PSL 2025?
In the 8 matches played so far, Bracewell has taken 6 wickets in the season while conceding 122 runs in the powerplay.
| Phase | Innings | Wickets | Avg/SR | Economy | Best figures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 6 | 3 | 40.70/20.0 | 12.20 | 1/9 |
| Overall | 7 | 6 | 37.66/22.0 | 10.27 | 2/20 |
Can PBKS replace Maxwell with Bracwell?
On May 1, the Punjab Kings announced that Maxwell would be ruled out for the remainder of the season through a finger injury through a media release.
As they look out for replacements, fans think, Bracewell, who has played for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru before, could be a good replacement. However, the franchise cannot rope him in due to contractual obligations with the Sultans in PSL.
Earlier this season, in a similar incident, South Africa's Corbin Bosch, who was drafted in by the Peshawar Zalmis was roped in as a replacement by the Mumbai Indians after Lizaad Williams was ruled out of the tournament.
Bosch was served a legal notice and was banned from PSL for one year as he continues to participate in the IPL.