Overview
- He became emotional on Geo News’ Hasna Mana Hai, spoke about his nine-year-old son wanting to see him play, and exited the set in tears.
- He went unsold in the league’s first player auction for PSL 2026, extending a absence from the tournament that dates back several seasons.
- He said franchises received no clear guidance from the PCB about his availability, claiming some officials believed he had retired or was under a ban.
- He insisted he would not lobby decision-makers out of self-respect and suggested his presence would have drawn audience interest to the league.
- Reports note he has not represented Pakistan since 2019 and has had little or no competitive cricket since early 2024, with no formal PCB response cited in the coverage.