Islamabad United have made a mid-season squad change in Pakistan Super League Season 11, signing Sri Lankan youngster Pavan Rathnayake as a replacement for Dipendra Singh Airee for the remainder of the tournament.
Dipendra Singh Airee is unavailable for the rest of PSL 11, prompting Islamabad to bring in fresh talent as they push towards the playoffs.
Replacement Details & Financials
Islamabad United secured Rathnayake for the remaining matches in Rs. 1.8 million.
- The franchise has a total purse of Rs. 505 million
- They have already spent Rs. 494.75 million
- Only Rs. 17.25 million was remaining before this signing
This highlights how carefully Islamabad managed their remaining funds to make this replacement.
Additionally:
- Dipendra Singh Airee will still receive 70% of his contract amount which becomes Rs. 4.2 million despite being replaced, as per PSL regulations.
Top Paid Players in Islamabad United Squad
Islamabad United have invested heavily in building a strong squad:
- Faheem Ashraf – Rs. 85 million
- Shadab Khan – Rs. 70 million
- Mark Chapman – Rs. 70 million
- Devon Conway – Rs. 63 million
These numbers show Islamabad’s aggressive approach in assembling a competitive squad for PSL 11.
Pavan Rathnayake Stats & Experience
Pavan Rathnayake is considered a promising young talent from Sri Lanka with growing exposure in T20 cricket.
Key Stats (T20 Career)
- Matches: 44
- Runs: 511
- Batting Average: 17.62
- Strike Rate: 120.80
- 50s: 2
- 100s: 0
While still early in his career, Rathnayake has shown the ability to anchor innings and accelerate when needed.
He has also represented Sri Lanka at emerging levels, gaining valuable experience in competitive cricket environments.
Islamabad United’s Current PSL 11 Position
Islamabad United are currently in a strong position:
- Matches: 7
- Wins: 4
- Losses: 2
- No Result: 1
- Points: 9
- Net Run Rate: +1.481
- Position: 3rd on points table
They are firmly in the playoff race and looking to strengthen their squad further.
What Rathnayake Brings to the Team
- Young and energetic batting option
- Ability to play flexible roles in the middle order
- Long-term prospect with potential upside
Given Islamabad’s strong core, Rathnayake may not face immediate pressure but could prove to be a useful addition in crucial matches.
