Overview
- West Indies left-arm spinner Gudakesh Motie has reportedly pulled out of PSL 2026 after being signed by Lahore Qalandars for PKR 1.10 crore.
- Lahore Qalandars are expected to replace Motie with Sri Lanka spinner Dunith Wellalage, according to multiple reports.
- No official reason has been announced for Motie’s withdrawal, with outlets noting ongoing uncertainty around player travel.
- West Indies and South Africa squads were stranded in Kolkata for roughly a week after March 1 due to airspace restrictions linked to the West Asia conflict, with the ICC confirming departures on commercial flights this week.
- The PSL season opens March 26, and Qalandars—who also have Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka—could face further roster movement, with reports suggesting Blessing Muzarabani may also withdraw.