Bangladeshi all-rounder Mahmudullah will replace Australian Brad Hodge in Quetta Gladiators’ HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2017 squad.

Hodge had to unfortunately withdraw from the tournament due to personal reasons. Mahmudullah is a seasoned campaigner in the T20 format with 130 appearances. He has scored 2272 runs in the instant format besides collecting 59 wickets with his spin bowling.

Mahmudullah will join the Gladiators’ squad in the UAE; the 30 year-old will be making his debut appearance in the PSL.

The second edition of the league begins on February 9 with a clash between defending champions Islamabad United and Peshawar Zalmi at the Dubai International Stadium (DIS).