Pietersen, Mills pull out of PSL final

 

New Delhi: Quetta Gladiators suffered a major blow as majority of the foreign players decided to pull out of the PSL finals which is scheduled on 5 March in Lahore, Pakistan. After guiding Gladiators to the PSL finals, England trio of Kevin Pietersen, Luke Wright and Tymal Mills have opted not to travel to Lahore for the final match. Kevin Pietersen took to Twitter to announce his decision. The 36-year-old wrote, “I’ll pick that up in London tomorrow. Bye bye Dubai!”

I'll pick that up in London tomorrow. Bye bye Dubai! Your weather was 👎🏼 but the golf was 👍🏻. #FamilyTime https://t.co/jMIMrL26NY

— KP (@KP24) February 28, 2017

The former England international played a crucial role in Gladiators journey to the finals. The veteran batsman scored 241 runs at an average of 34. Tymal Mills, who grabbed heavy amount in IPL auction, will not travel to Lahore. The left arm bowler took seven wickets in 5 matches.

@TeamQuetta @thePSLt20 . pic.twitter.com/4aT80px8zj

— Tymal Mills (@tmills15) February 28, 2017

While, Luke Wright who played only one match tweeted his apology for pulling out

It's with a heavy heart I will not be coming to Lahore. I have a young family and for me a game of cricket is just not worth the risk 1/3

— Luke Wright (@lukewright204) February 28, 2017

I'm sorry as I know how much it means to you all and hopefully in the future the safety will not be in doubt to come play there. 2/3

— Luke Wright (@lukewright204) February 28, 2017

Thanks once again to @TeamQuetta and @thePSLt20 for having me. Such lovely people. Great tournament with so much talent. See u soon 👍👍 3/3

— Luke Wright (@lukewright204) February 28, 2017