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Indian Premier League and Pakistan Super League will be held in the same window, in which many foreign players are also participating. Although everyone’s first choice is IPL, but many of those who do not get a chance to play in it choose PSL. PSL will start from March 26, the first match of IPL is on March 28. Earlier, Chennai Super Kings have included Australian fast bowler Spencer Johnson in their team as a replacement, who was to play in PSL. The big thing is that Johnson’s salary was higher in PSL.
Spencer Johnson was selected in the Quetta Gladiators team in Pakistan Super League 2026. But citing personal reasons he withdrew his name from PSL. After this, Chennai Super Kings announced his inclusion in their team. He joined the team as a replacement for Nathan Ellis. Let us tell you that Ellis was out of the tournament due to injury. Ellis was injured (hamstring) during the domestic ODI Cup final played on 11 March.
Left PSL even on high salary
The priority of all players is to play in IPL, that is why Spencer Johnson came to IPL despite having less salary than PSL. Johnson played for Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL last year, in which he took only 1 wicket in 4 matches. Johnson made his debut playing for Gujarat Titans in 2024, he had 4 wickets in 5 matches that season.
Quetta Gladiator signed Johnson for PKR 5.6 crore, which is Rs 1.87 crore in Indian currency. Whereas he has joined CSK with a contract of Rs 1.5 crore, i.e. Rs 37 lakh less. However, IPL is a much bigger cricket league than PSL, which is watched by people all over the world. Johnson will be eager to share the dressing room with Dhoni.