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Pakistan Super League: Karachi Kings and Bangladesh wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das has been ruled out of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 season after sustaining a thumb injury during a training session on Saturday, the franchise has informed. The silver category signing was eagerly awaited by Karachi fans, but an unfortunate blow during practice prematurely ended his campaign before it even began.

The franchise officially confirmed that Australian wicketkeeper-batter Ben McDermott has been named as Litton’s replacement. This will be McDermott’s first appearance in the PSL, though he brings considerable T20 pedigree with him. McDermott was part of the Hobart Hurricanes’ historic Big Bash League (BBL) title-winning side earlier this year, where he maintained a strike rate of nearly 145 and played a key role with the bat, including a vital cameo in the final.

“Unfortunately, I couldn't be part of this tournament, even though I was really looking forward to it,” Litton said in a statement released by the Karachi Kings. “Life can be unpredictable – just my bad luck,” he added.   Read More...