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PSL 2025: List of Karachi Kings Captains Since 2016 as David Warner Becomes Latest Leader of Franchise
David Warner has been announced as the new captain of Karachi Kings for PSL 2025, replacing Shan Masood. Warner, who went unsold at the IPL 2025 mega auction, was picked by Karachi for $300,000 in the PSL draft.
This marks his debut season in the Pakistan Super League, and he will have the added responsibility of leading the franchise. PSL 2025 is set to commence on April 11, with Karachi Kings kicking off their campaign against Multan Sultans on April 12 at the National Stadium, Karachi. Let's take a look at all their captains and their results so far:
Karachi Kings Captains (2016-2025)
| Name | From | To | Matches | Won | Lost | Tie & Won | Tie & Lost | No Result | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoaib Malik (PAK) | 2016 | 2016 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25.00 |
| Ravi Bopara (ENG) | 2016 | 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Kumar Sangakkara (SL) | 2017 | 2017 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Imad Wasim (PAK) | 2018 | 2023 | 51 | 23 | 24 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 48.97 |
| Eoin Morgan (ENG) | 2018 | 2018 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Mohammad Amir (PAK) | 2018 | 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Babar Azam (PAK) | 2020 | 2022 | 11 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.09 |
| Shan Masood (PAK) | 2024 | 2025 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40.00 |
| David Warner (AUS) | 2025 | Present | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
Karachi Kings' Journey Under Different Captains
- Shoaib Malik (2016): Led Karachi Kings in their debut season, managing only two wins in eight games before being replaced.
- Ravi Bopara (2016): Took over for a single match in the knockout stage but could not secure victory.
- Kumar Sangakkara (2017): Guided the team to five wins in ten games but fell short in the playoffs.
- Imad Wasim (2018-2023): The longest-serving captain, leading Karachi Kings to their maiden PSL title in 2020.
- Eoin Morgan (2018): Led for three matches, securing one win.
- Mohammad Amir (2018): Captained one match as a stand-in captain as Eoin Morgan and Imad Wasim weren't available), ending in defeat
- Babar Azam (2020-2022): Struggled as captain, winning only one of eleven games.
- Shan Masood (2024-2025): Had a mixed campaign, winning four out of ten games while the side failed to make the playoffs
- David Warner (2025-Present): Appointed as captain to bring fresh hopes for Karachi Kings.
Warner, who recently led Sydney Thunder to the Big Bash League final, will look to replicate his leadership success in the PSL. His international experience and aggressive batting style could provide Karachi Kings with the boost they need for the upcoming season.
Story first published: Monday, March 24, 2025, 18:49 [IST]
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