Imad Wasim promises 'aggression' as new Karachi Kings captain

All-rounder to lead the side in the third edition of the Pakistan Super League

Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise Karachi Kings named all-rounder Imad Wasim as the new captain on Tuesday.

Honored to be given responsibility to lead @KarachiKingsARY along @SAfridiOfficial. Will work hard to deliver, need Duas 🙏🏻#KarachiDharayga

— Imad Wasim (@simadwasim) November 7, 2017

The move came after Pakistan all-rounder Shoaib Malik had resigned from captaincy during the first edition's play-off rounds.

He was replaced by England all-rounder Ravi Bopara for the remaining matches.

Then, in the second edition, Sri Lanka great Kumar Sangakkara was asked to lead the side.

However, during a press conference on Tuesday, Kings' President Shahid Afridi announced Imad as the new captain of the franchise.

Congratulations @simadwasim on becoming captain. Looking forward to season 3 under your leadership😎 #spintwins #KarachiKings pic.twitter.com/ashoKSyeU7

— Usama Mir (@iamusamamir) November 7, 2017

The 28-year-old vowed to take the franchise to new heights.

“I have been playing with aggression in the national team and same aggression will be seen in Karachi Kings. I will not only lead the team in best way possible, but will also better my individual performance in the field,” said Imad.

Congratulations Imad Wasim on becoming the New Captain of Karachi Kings for PSL Season 3.
<3 #KarachiKings #KKPresser #PressConference pic.twitter.com/qp53HTj1vd

— Karachi Kings (@KarachiKingsARY) November 7, 2017

Congratulations to @simadwasim on his appointment as @KarachiKingsARY captain, All the very best to the talented all-rounder in season 3. pic.twitter.com/u5VJYncLnm

— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) November 7, 2017

Karachi Kings finished on the fourth and third positions in the 2016 and 2017 editions of the PSL, respectively.

The players' draft for the third edition will take place on November 12 in Lahore, while the event will take place in February 2018.