Dawson signs up for Peshawar Zalmi in Pakistan Super League

The reigning PSL champions have recruited Dawson as a replacement for Shakib Al Hasan

^{Liam Dawson is set for the Pakistan Super League}

England international allrounder Liam Dawson will feature in the Pakistan Super League this year after signing for Peshawar Zalmi.

The reigning PSL champions have recruited Dawson as a replacement for Shakib Al Hasan and the Hampshire man will join up with England team-mate Chris Jordan and a host of familiar names for the tournament, which begins on February 22.

West Indies players Evin Lewis and Darren Sammy, Bangladesh's Tamim Iqbal and the Pakistani pair of Mohammad Hafeez and Wahab Riaz are all on Peshawar's books.

LIAM DAWSON T20 CAREER

Matches: 110

Wickets: 83 (ave 24.33)

Runs: 961 (17.47)

Dawson, who is currently on international duty in Australia, will no longer be able to attend the North-South series in the Caribbean as a result.

He is replaced in the South squad by Surrey batsman Ollie Pope.

Peshawar kick off their PSL campaign against Multan Sultans in Dubai on February 22.

A round-robin group format precedes semi-finals in mid-March. The final is due to take place in Karachi on March 25.