Jason Roy joins Karachi Kings as a direct replacement for Muhammad Waseem. The English star batter arrives for the ongoing PSL 11. Waseem left due to national duty with the UAE. Khuzaima bin Tanveer also departed for the same reason. Both players must take part in the UAE’s 50-over tournament. Karachi Kings acted quickly to fill the gap. The replacement for Khuzaima will announce later.
Jason Roy knows the PSL well. The 35-year-old played for Quetta Gladiators across five seasons. His PSL stint ran from 2017 to 2024. He built a strong record in the tournament. In 38 matches, he scored 1,260 runs at an average of 36. His strike rate sits at an explosive 146.51. He hit two centuries and eight half-centuries. Karachi needs that experience right now.
𝑹𝒐𝒚-al Power at the Top 🤴
— Karachi Kings (@KarachiKingsARY) April 15, 2026
Welcoming England's 🏴 destructive opener Jason Roy to the #KingsSquad 💙❤
He joins the squad as a replacement for Muhammad Waseem. pic.twitter.com/VnGdFeHTQF
Jason Roy joins Karachi Kings at fourth place on the points table. The team holds three wins and two defeats from five matches. A proven top-order option makes a huge difference at this stage. Roy can take down any bowling attack on his day. His powerplay hitting changes games quickly. Karachi fans should feel excited about this signing.
The next match comes against Islamabad United on April 16. The game takes place at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi. Home crowd advantage will help. Roy may debut immediately. The franchise needs a strong playoff push. Every match matters now. The English star could be the missing piece.
