Baig experienced a groin strain, and the medical panel recommended that he undergo rehabilitation.
The medical panel’s suggestion that without full rehab, there is a risk of this injury going worse has prompted the young wicketkeeper to begin his recovery procedure.
Saad Baig will continue his rehabilitation while playing for the Karachi Kings.
Zahid Mehmood, who was initially added to the Karachi Kings’ roster for the PSL 9 as a temporary substitute, will now start in Baig’s stead for the duration of the season.
In the current season, Mehmood has made two appearances for the Karachi Kings and taken two wickets.
After yesterday’s 20-run loss to leaders Multan Sultans at the storied National Bank Stadium, Karachi Kings are now in fifth place in the points standings with four points from five games.
PremierMultan Sultans, who are currently competing in the ninth season of the premier league, became the first club to qualify for the playoffs with their 20-run victory.
In the allocated 20 overs, the Kings were able to reach 169 for the loss of seven wickets while chasing a massive 190.
With only 28 runs scored, the host team lost two wickets in the batting powerplay—Tim Seifert (1) and James Vince (7)—and had an unfavorable start to the chase.
