Overview
- Azmatullah Omarzai, an Afghanistan and Punjab Kings all-rounder, lost his mother, a loss his teammates Mohammad Nabi and Karim Janat confirmed Monday on social media.
- Punjab Kings later posted a condolence message, saying the franchise stands with Omarzai and his family during this difficult time.
- Players wore black armbands in Tuesday’s match against Rajasthan Royals to honor his mother, and captain Shreyas Iyer offered condolences at the toss.
- Omarzai is with the squad but has not featured in IPL 2026, and the team has left any immediate selection decision to him.
- The 26-year-old has played 16 IPL matches since his 2024 debut with Gujarat Titans, scoring 99 runs and taking 12 wickets, and he joined Punjab Kings for ₹2.40 crore.