The second edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) promises to be a bigger and a grander affair than the inaugural edition. A host of new players have signed up for the league. Needless to say, the tournament is expected to see some great action of cricket over a couple of weeks. The domestic and the international stars get under one roof as the five franchises fight for the ultimate glory.

Islamabad United will start their title defense as they take on Peshawar Zalmi in the first match of the season. The key highlight of this edition of PSL is the inclusion of many new names in the player drafts. Hence, the charm is bound to rise. A couple of franchises have named their new recruits with top positions like the captain of the side too.

While there are many debutants who will get a chance to ply their trade this season, there are a few who are sure to hog most of the limelight. This comes as a result of previous past exploits in the shortest format of the game. Here we pick the top 5 PSL debutants to watch out for:

<strong>1. Brendon McCullum (Lahore Qalandars)</strong>

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2016/06/Brendon-McCullum.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-71120" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Brendon-McCullum.jpg" alt="Brendon McCullum" width="600" height="374" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-71120" class="wp-caption-text">Brendon McCullum of New Zealand. (Photo by MICHAEL BRADLEY/AFP/Getty Images)</figcaption>

The former New Zealand skipper continues to rule the hearts of the fans despite having retired from the international format. He continues to be a nightmare for the bowlers in the shortest format. He was recently seen leading the Brisbane Heat in the 6th edition of the Big Bash League. It comes as no surprise that he was one of the most followed players in the 6th edition of the BBL.

McCullum did not let down with his batting either. He finished as the top scorer for his team in this season and the fourth-highest overall. He amassed 323 runs in 8 matches at an average of 46.14. His strike rate was 170.89, next to only Chris Lynn among the top 10 batters in the tournament. In the PSL, he is all set to lead the Lahore Qalandars in the second edition.

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<strong>2. Tymal Mills (Quetta Gladiators)</strong>

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2017/01/Tymal-Mills-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-106922" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Tymal-Mills-1.jpg" alt="Tymal Mills England" width="600" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-106922" class="wp-caption-text">Tymal Mills. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

Left-arm pacer Tymal Mills is one of the typical fast bowlers who has the ability to clock speeds close to 150kmph at a regular basis. The English pacer is regarded as a T20 specialist and has been a part of various T20 leagues across the globe. Mills has had a tough time in his cricket career. A congenital disease in his back had forced him to retire from First Class cricket back in 2015. Since then, he plays only the shortest format of the game.

He made his T20I debut for England against Sri Lanka last year. He was most recently seen playing for England in the T20I series against India, where he did decently well to earn a few praises. Mills has earlier served his trait in the New Zealand domestic T20, Big Bash League in Australia and the Bangladesh Premier League. He played a couple of matches for Brisbane Heat this year before joining the England squad for the India tour.

<strong>3. Rilee Rossouw (Quetta Gladiators)</strong>

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2016/09/South-African-batsman-Rilee-Rossouw.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-87523" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/South-African-batsman-Rilee-Rossouw.jpg" alt width="600" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-87523" class="wp-caption-text">Rilee Rossouw. (Photo by GIANLUIGI GUERCIA/AFP/Getty Images)</figcaption>

Rilee Rossouw has made the news headlines a few days ago when he suddenly decided to sign a Kolpak deal and bid adieu to his international career with the South African national side. However, the explosive batsman is keen on being in the news for his on-field heroics rather than his off-field decisions.

The southpaw is an attacking middle-order batsman has played 86 T20 matches and amassed 2089 runs with a strike rate of 129.91. He has 12 fifties to his name in the t20 matches and has the ability to take the game away with his pyrotechniques. The Quetta Gladiators would want him to be at his aggressive best this season.

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<strong>4. Ryan McLaren (Karachi Kings)</strong>

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/01/Ryan-McLaren.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-9755" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Ryan-McLaren.jpg" alt="Ryan McLaren - 5/19" width="600" height="446" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-9755" class="wp-caption-text">Ryan McLaren. (Photo Source: AFP)</figcaption>

Ryan McLaren is a T20 veteran. The 33-year old South African pacer has played 156 T20 matches and scalped 140 wickets at an average of 28.54. He has previously shown his talent in the IPL and is best remembered for his all-round show for the Mumbai Indians a couple of editions ago. He is yet to make a mark in the PSL though.

Come the 2017 edition, and the Protea player is ready to take up the challenge. He has been an out of favor candidate for the national side. Hence, his stint in the tournament could well help him pave his way back to the international arena sometime soon. The 54-ODI veteran is a very handy batsman in the lower-order and has a couple of historic performances under his belt for the national side.

<strong>5. Eoin Morgan (Peshawar Zalmi)</strong>

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2016/09/Eoin-Morgan.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-85345" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Eoin-Morgan.jpg" alt="Eoin Morgan India v England" width="600" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-85345" class="wp-caption-text">England captain Eoin Morgan. (Photo by JON SUPER/AFP/Getty Images)</figcaption>

English limited overs skipper Eoin Morgan has signed up with the Peshawar Zalmi for the second edition of the tournament. The consistent middle order batsman will get into the tournament riding on some good performances in the limited overs series in India recently. Prior to the India tour, Morgan was seen plying his trade with the Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash League 2016-17. He had won a match for his side almost singlehandedly.

He hit a six off the last ball to seal the thrilling encounter and cap off an impressive BBL stint. Now, the Zalmi would hope that Morgan comes up good and fits in the role of the finished for them in this edition of the T20 league. Morgan has played 208 T20s thus far to amass 4536 runs at a strike rate of 128.6. He has 23 fifties to his name and is one of the most consistent limited-overs players at the moment.

<p>The second edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) promises to be a bigger and a grander affair than the inaugural edition. A host of new players have signed up for the league. Needless to say, the tournament is expected to see some great action of cricket over a couple of weeks. The domestic and the international stars get under one roof as the five franchises fight for the ultimate glory.</p>
<p>Islamabad United will start their title defense as they take on Peshawar Zalmi in the first match of the season. The key highlight of this edition of PSL is the inclusion of many new names in the player drafts. Hence, the charm is bound to rise. A couple of franchises have named their new recruits with top positions like the captain of the side too.</p>
<p>While there are many debutants who will get a chance to ply their trade this season, there are a few who are sure to hog most of the limelight. This comes as a result of previous past exploits in the shortest format of the game. Here we pick the top 5 PSL debutants to watch out for:</p>
<h4><strong>1. Brendon McCullum (Lahore Qalandars)</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_71120" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-71120" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2016/06/Brendon-McCullum.jpg"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-71120" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Brendon-McCullum.jpg" alt="Brendon McCullum" width="600" height="374" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-71120" class="wp-caption-text">Brendon McCullum of New Zealand. (Photo by MICHAEL BRADLEY/AFP/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The former New Zealand skipper continues to rule the hearts of the fans despite having retired from the international format. He continues to be a nightmare for the bowlers in the shortest format. He was recently seen leading the Brisbane Heat in the 6th edition of the Big Bash League. It comes as no surprise that he was one of the most followed players in the 6th edition of the BBL.</p>
<p>McCullum did not let down with his batting either. He finished as the top scorer for his team in this season and the fourth-highest overall. He amassed 323 runs in 8 matches at an average of 46.14. His strike rate was 170.89, next to only Chris Lynn among the top 10 batters in the tournament. In the PSL, he is all set to lead the Lahore Qalandars in the second edition.</p>
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<h4><strong>2. Tymal Mills (Quetta Gladiators)</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_106922" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-106922" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2017/01/Tymal-Mills-1.jpg"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-106922" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Tymal-Mills-1.jpg" alt="Tymal Mills England" width="600" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-106922" class="wp-caption-text">Tymal Mills. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Left-arm pacer Tymal Mills is one of the typical fast bowlers who has the ability to clock speeds close to 150kmph at a regular basis. The English pacer is regarded as a T20 specialist and has been a part of various T20 leagues across the globe. Mills has had a tough time in his cricket career. A congenital disease in his back had forced him to retire from First Class cricket back in 2015. Since then, he plays only the shortest format of the game.</p>
<p>He made his T20I debut for England against Sri Lanka last year. He was most recently seen playing for England in the T20I series against India, where he did decently well to earn a few praises. Mills has earlier served his trait in the New Zealand domestic T20, Big Bash League in Australia and the Bangladesh Premier League. He played a couple of matches for Brisbane Heat this year before joining the England squad for the India tour.</p>
<h4><strong>3. Rilee Rossouw (Quetta Gladiators)</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_87523" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-87523" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2016/09/South-African-batsman-Rilee-Rossouw.jpg"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-87523" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/South-African-batsman-Rilee-Rossouw.jpg" alt width="600" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-87523" class="wp-caption-text">Rilee Rossouw. (Photo by GIANLUIGI GUERCIA/AFP/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Rilee Rossouw has made the news headlines a few days ago when he suddenly decided to sign a Kolpak deal and bid adieu to his international career with the&nbsp;South African national side. However, the explosive batsman is keen on being in the news for his on-field heroics rather than his off-field decisions.</p>
<p>The southpaw is an attacking middle-order batsman has played 86 T20 matches and amassed 2089 runs with a strike rate of 129.91. He has 12 fifties to his name in the t20 matches and has the ability to take the game away with his pyrotechniques. The Quetta Gladiators would want him to be at his aggressive best this season.</p>
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<h4><strong>4. Ryan McLaren (Karachi Kings)</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_9755" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-9755" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/01/Ryan-McLaren.jpg"><amp-img class="wp-image-9755" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Ryan-McLaren.jpg" alt="Ryan McLaren - 5/19" width="600" height="446" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-9755" class="wp-caption-text">Ryan McLaren. (Photo Source: AFP)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Ryan McLaren is a T20 veteran. The 33-year old South African pacer has played 156 T20 matches and scalped 140 wickets at an average of 28.54. He has previously shown his talent in the IPL and is best remembered for his all-round show for the Mumbai Indians a couple of editions ago. He is yet to make a mark in the PSL though.</p>
<p>Come the 2017 edition, and the Protea player is ready to take up the challenge. He has been an out of favor candidate for the national side. Hence, his stint in the tournament could well help him pave his way back to the international arena sometime soon. The 54-ODI veteran is a very handy batsman in the lower-order and has a couple of historic performances under his belt for the national side.</p>
<h4><strong>5. Eoin Morgan (Peshawar Zalmi)</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_85345" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-85345" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2016/09/Eoin-Morgan.jpg"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-85345" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Eoin-Morgan.jpg" alt="Eoin Morgan India v England" width="600" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-85345" class="wp-caption-text">England captain Eoin Morgan. (Photo by JON SUPER/AFP/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>English limited overs skipper Eoin Morgan has signed up with the Peshawar Zalmi for the second edition of the tournament. The consistent middle order batsman will get into the tournament riding on some good performances in the limited overs series in India recently. Prior to the India tour, Morgan was seen plying his trade with the Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash League 2016-17. He had won a match for his side almost singlehandedly.</p>
<p>He hit a six off the last ball to seal the thrilling encounter and cap off an impressive BBL stint. Now, the Zalmi would hope that Morgan comes up good and fits in the role of the finished for them in this edition of the T20 league. Morgan has played 208 T20s thus far to amass 4536 runs at a strike rate of 128.6. He has 23 fifties to his name and is one of the most consistent limited-overs players at the moment.</p>

<p>The second edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) promises to be a bigger and a grander affair than the inaugural edition. A host of new players have signed up for the league. Needless to say, the tournament is expected to see some great action of cricket over a couple of weeks. The domestic and the international stars get under one roof as the five franchises fight for the ultimate glory.</p>
<p>Islamabad United will start their title defense as they take on Peshawar Zalmi in the first match of the season. The key highlight of this edition of PSL is the inclusion of many new names in the player drafts. Hence, the charm is bound to rise. A couple of franchises have named their new recruits with top positions like the captain of the side too.</p>
<p>While there are many debutants who will get a chance to ply their trade this season, there are a few who are sure to hog most of the limelight. This comes as a result of previous past exploits in the shortest format of the game. Here we pick the top 5 PSL debutants to watch out for:</p>
<h4><strong>1. Brendon McCullum (Lahore Qalandars)</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_71120" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-71120" style="width: 600px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2016/06/Brendon-McCullum.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-71120" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Brendon-McCullum.jpg" alt="Brendon McCullum" width="600" height="374" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-71120" class="wp-caption-text">Brendon McCullum of New Zealand. (Photo by MICHAEL BRADLEY/AFP/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The former New Zealand skipper continues to rule the hearts of the fans despite having retired from the international format. He continues to be a nightmare for the bowlers in the shortest format. He was recently seen leading the Brisbane Heat in the 6th edition of the Big Bash League. It comes as no surprise that he was one of the most followed players in the 6th edition of the BBL.</p>
<p>McCullum did not let down with his batting either. He finished as the top scorer for his team in this season and the fourth-highest overall. He amassed 323 runs in 8 matches at an average of 46.14. His strike rate was 170.89, next to only Chris Lynn among the top 10 batters in the tournament. In the PSL, he is all set to lead the Lahore Qalandars in the second edition.</p>
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<h4><strong>2. Tymal Mills (Quetta Gladiators)</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_106922" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-106922" style="width: 600px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2017/01/Tymal-Mills-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-106922" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Tymal-Mills-1.jpg" alt="Tymal Mills England" width="600" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-106922" class="wp-caption-text">Tymal Mills. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Left-arm pacer Tymal Mills is one of the typical fast bowlers who has the ability to clock speeds close to 150kmph at a regular basis. The English pacer is regarded as a T20 specialist and has been a part of various T20 leagues across the globe. Mills has had a tough time in his cricket career. A congenital disease in his back had forced him to retire from First Class cricket back in 2015. Since then, he plays only the shortest format of the game.</p>
<p>He made his T20I debut for England against Sri Lanka last year. He was most recently seen playing for England in the T20I series against India, where he did decently well to earn a few praises. Mills has earlier served his trait in the New Zealand domestic T20, Big Bash League in Australia and the Bangladesh Premier League. He played a couple of matches for Brisbane Heat this year before joining the England squad for the India tour.</p>
<h4><strong>3. Rilee Rossouw (Quetta Gladiators)</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_87523" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-87523" style="width: 600px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2016/09/South-African-batsman-Rilee-Rossouw.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-87523" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/South-African-batsman-Rilee-Rossouw.jpg" alt width="600" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-87523" class="wp-caption-text">Rilee Rossouw. (Photo by GIANLUIGI GUERCIA/AFP/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Rilee Rossouw has made the news headlines a few days ago when he suddenly decided to sign a Kolpak deal and bid adieu to his international career with the South African national side. However, the explosive batsman is keen on being in the news for his on-field heroics rather than his off-field decisions.</p>
<p>The southpaw is an attacking middle-order batsman has played 86 T20 matches and amassed 2089 runs with a strike rate of 129.91. He has 12 fifties to his name in the t20 matches and has the ability to take the game away with his pyrotechniques. The Quetta Gladiators would want him to be at his aggressive best this season.</p>
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<h4><strong>4. Ryan McLaren (Karachi Kings)</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_9755" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-9755" style="width: 600px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/01/Ryan-McLaren.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-9755" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Ryan-McLaren.jpg" alt="Ryan McLaren - 5/19" width="600" height="446" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-9755" class="wp-caption-text">Ryan McLaren. (Photo Source: AFP)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Ryan McLaren is a T20 veteran. The 33-year old South African pacer has played 156 T20 matches and scalped 140 wickets at an average of 28.54. He has previously shown his talent in the IPL and is best remembered for his all-round show for the Mumbai Indians a couple of editions ago. He is yet to make a mark in the PSL though.</p>
<p>Come the 2017 edition, and the Protea player is ready to take up the challenge. He has been an out of favor candidate for the national side. Hence, his stint in the tournament could well help him pave his way back to the international arena sometime soon. The 54-ODI veteran is a very handy batsman in the lower-order and has a couple of historic performances under his belt for the national side.</p>
<h4><strong>5. Eoin Morgan (Peshawar Zalmi)</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_85345" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-85345" style="width: 600px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2016/09/Eoin-Morgan.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-85345" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Eoin-Morgan.jpg" alt="Eoin Morgan India v England" width="600" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-85345" class="wp-caption-text">England captain Eoin Morgan. (Photo by JON SUPER/AFP/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>English limited overs skipper Eoin Morgan has signed up with the Peshawar Zalmi for the second edition of the tournament. The consistent middle order batsman will get into the tournament riding on some good performances in the limited overs series in India recently. Prior to the India tour, Morgan was seen plying his trade with the Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash League 2016-17. He had won a match for his side almost singlehandedly.</p>
<p>He hit a six off the last ball to seal the thrilling encounter and cap off an impressive BBL stint. Now, the Zalmi would hope that Morgan comes up good and fits in the role of the finished for them in this edition of the T20 league. Morgan has played 208 T20s thus far to amass 4536 runs at a strike rate of 128.6. He has 23 fifties to his name and is one of the most consistent limited-overs players at the moment.</p>

5 PSL debutants to watch out for

The second edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) promises to be a bigger and a grander affair then the inaugural edition. A host of new players