Rawalpindiz have bolstered their bowling attack by signing New Zealand fast bowler Ben Sears, following injuries to key pacers Naseem Shah and Zaman Khan.

 

The franchise confirmed on Wednesday that Sears has been signed for PKR 2.50 crore. He is currently in Sri Lanka with the New Zealand A side but is expected to join the squad on Thursday, subject to receiving the necessary clearance.

 

Sears will make his PSL debut with the signing, bringing T20 franchise experience from his previous stint in Major League Cricket with the Washington Freedom. Internationally. He has played 27 T20Is for New Zealand, taking 31 wickets, and has claimed ten scalps in four ODIs.

 

Naseem Shah sustained a side injury during the side's clash against Karachi Kings and has been sidelined for the foreseeable future. He is set to undergo further medical tests on April 15 to determine the extent of his recovery, with the medical staff targeting a possible return towards the end of the tournament, subject to fitness clearance.

 

Zaman Khan suffered a dislocation of the acromioclavicular joint in his right shoulder while fielding for Faisalabad against Peshawar in the National T20 Cup 2026. He has been replaced by Jalat Khan.

 

The Mohammad Rizwan-led Rawalpindiz are next scheduled to face the Quetta Gladiators on April 10.