Colin Munro reveals odd, first-of-its-kind reason not to visit Pakistan for PSL 2021

upcoming edition of Pakistan Super League (PSL 2021) is inching closer and re is a significant buzz around competition as well, considering table names who are set to feature in it. tournament has enthralled fans across world with its high-octane cricketing action. While several stalwarts of game will d star power to league, New Zealand's Colin Munro has shockingly decided to pull out of franchise-based league. 

PSL 2021: Colin Munro to t join his team Islamab United for upcoming season 

New Zealand's swashbuckling batsman Colin Munro has established himself as a popular name in franchise-based tournaments over world with his exploits in white-ball cricket. left-handed batsman was retained by two-time champions for this year's edition of Pakistan Super League. However, player has anunced that he will t be able to join squ after failing to find a quarantine spot in New Zealand. 

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According to rules set by New Zealand Government, it is imperative for an individual to book a place for quarantine in vance. This proved to be a roblock for southpaw and it also hampered his PSL aspirations. 33-year-old was a part of Perth Scorchers side in Big Bash League (BBL 2021) and was slated to travel to Pakistan after completion of Australian league. 

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In his conversation with ESPNCricinfo,  dynamic batsman revealed reason for his unavailability. Munro pointed out that upcoming season of PSL would conclude on March 22. However, he could t fly back to New Zealand after that, as earliest quarantine spot available was in mid of May. 

player mentioned that Islamab United team h retained him ahe of season and he was disappointed in missing out on opportunity to play for m. Irrespective of fiasco, player opined that this would allow him to spend more time with his family back home. Colin Munro's unavailability could prove to be a major setback for Islamab United franchise, as player has a phemenal record in shortest format of game. 

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Colin Munro career stats

talented batsman has played 65 T20Is for New Zealand team and 1,102 runs at an outstanding strike-rate of 156.4. cricketer also is first in history of game to score three T20I centuries. Colin Munro has also played 57 ODIs for his team and has 1,214 runs in format. He was also given an opportunity to prove his mettle in longer format of game. However, he could only score 15 runs in his debut Test match and has t featured in New Zealand Test side after that. 

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New Zealand vs Australia 2021 

two cricketing nations are slated to battle it out in five T20I matches, starting later this month. Colin Munro will be vying for a place in New Zealand squ after an impressive BBL 2021 season. batsman scored 441 runs in 14 matches in 10th edition of league with four half-centuries. Australia have alrey anunced squ for New Zealand vs Australia 2021 series. 

Im source: Colin Munro Instagram