Azmatullah Omarzai, who is part of Punjab Kings in IPL 2026, is going through a difficult time after the passing of his mother.
The news was shared by his Afghanistan teammates, and many players have shown support during this moment.
Punjab Kings have also expressed support for Omarzai and his family, but there is no clear update yet on whether he will play the next match against Rajasthan Royals.
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Teammates like Mohammad Nabi and Karim Janat shared condolence messages on social media.
Punjab Kings later acknowledged the situation and said they are standing with Omarzai.
As of now, there is no official confirmation about his availability for the upcoming match. He is still part of the squad, but his playing status remains unclear.
Omarzai’s Role in Punjab Kings
Omarzai is known as an all-rounder who can contribute with both bat and ball.
Even though he has not played any match in IPL 2026 so far, he is considered an important option for team balance.
Azmatullah Omarzai IPL Stats
| Matches | Runs | Average | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 99 | 12.37 | 12 | 9.68 |
His numbers show that he is still developing as a player but has the ability to impact matches.
IPL Journey So Far
Omarzai started his IPL career with Gujarat Titans in 2024. He played 7 matches in his debut season.
Later, Punjab Kings signed him for INR 2.40 crore ahead of IPL 2025.
In IPL 2025, he played 9 matches and picked up 8 wickets, showing improvement in his bowling.
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Career Highlights
| Year | Highlight |
|---|---|
| 2024 | IPL debut with Gujarat Titans (7 matches) |
| 2025 | Joined PBKS for INR 2.40 crore |
| 2025 | Played 9 matches, took 8 wickets |
| Overall | 16 matches, 12 wickets, 99 runs |
What Happens Next?
Punjab Kings have not made any official announcement about Omarzai’s availability for the Rajasthan Royals match.
The team management will decide based on his situation and readiness.
For now, fans are waiting for an update, understanding that this is a personal matter that comes before cricket.
Final Thoughts
This is a tough time for Azmatullah Omarzai, and the cricket community has come forward to support him.
Whether he plays or not in the next match will depend on his personal situation.
CricketMAN2 will keep you updated with the latest news on Omarzai and PBKS.
