Steve Smith Joins PSL's Sialkot Stallionz as Marquee Player

• Former Australia captain Steve Smith has signed with the Pakistan Super League's (PSL) newest franchise, Sialkot Stallionz, as their first marquee acquisition.
• The signing was announced on the team's social media platforms but was later deleted, though the Stallionz confirmed the direct signing.
• Smith has a strong T20 record, with over 6,200 runs in 272 matches across various global leagues, including five centuries and 30 half-centuries.
• He recently had an impressive BBL season for Sydney Sixers, scoring 299 runs in six matches at a strike rate of nearly 168.
• Sialkot Stallionz also appointed former Australian captain Tim Paine as head coach, and the PSL is expanding to eight teams this season.

Why It Matters: Steve Smith is set to play for the new PSL franchise Sialkot Stallionz, boosting the league's profile.