Lahore, February 10: One of the most celebrated cricketers from South Africa, Jonty Rhodes has been added to the HBL Pakistan Super League commentary panel. Rhodes replaces Michael Slater who has pulled out of the 2019 league edition due to some personal reasons.

Rhodes was one of the most popular cricketers in the 90s whose outstanding fielding abilities made him a household name in the cricketing world including Pakistan, Rhodes is keenly looking forward to being part of the HBL PSL both in the UAE and Pakistan.

“I have fond memories of my various tours to Pakistan, so you can imagine how thrilled I am to be heading out to UAE and Pakistan for PSL 2019 as part of a fantastic commentary team. Having played and coached there during my career, I know how much exciting talent the country holds and I look forward to giving my take on the competition and the players on show.”

Since retiring from international game, Rhodes has been involved with cricket in various capacities including commentary and broadcast.

Rhodes would be joining the HBL PSL on 21 February during the Sharjah leg; he would stay on for the entire duration of the league from there including the matches in Pakistan.

The HBL PSL begins in Dubai on Thursday, 14 February with the opening ceremony followed by the first game between defending champions Islamabad United and Lahore Qalandars.