Misbah was recently appointed to the Pakistan Cricket Board's cricket committee and sources close to him said he now wanted to focus on administrative roles or a career in the media.
The Royal Bangalore Challengers' star brings 11 years of IPL experience, along with a season (2016) at the Caribbean Premier League for Barbados Tridents.
The 38-year-old Afridi, one of the most popular cricketers in Pakistan, has announced his retirement from international cricket last year but continues to play in T20 leagues around the world.
Islamabad, which won the inaugural PSL in the United Arab Emirates in 2016, raced to 154-7 in 16.5 overs with Ronchi hitting 52 off 26 balls, including five sixes and four boundaries.
The former Pakistan captain's remarks come at a time when India has not played a full bilateral series with Pakistan since 2008.
Captain of Islamabad United Misbah-ul-Haq has been ruled out of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) final match due to a hairline fracture on his wrist.
According to sources, some of the franchises competing in the PSL have told PTI that some foreign players have even pulled out of matches citing niggles.
Afridi who produced a virtuoso bowling performance against arch-rivals Lahore in the PSL on Monday, said he wanted to carry on playing in leagues till he was fit and performing.
One of the major reasons for the lack of fan support could be that PSL continues to be played far away in the UAE which is Pakistan's adopted home venue for the T20 extravaganza.
One of the major reasons for the lack of fan support could be that PSL continues to be played far away in the UAE which is Pakistan's adopted home venue.
The 37-year old pulled off a jaw-dropping catch which left the cricket fans and audience members astonished in a match between Quetta Gladiators and Karachi Kings.
According to details, the PCBs anti-corruption, vigilance and security unit has involved a noted website to keep a close watch on any unusual betting trends in the third edition of the PSL.
Arthur said that his presence in the Pakistan Super League would allow him to check if the players are suitable for playing at the international level or not.
Kapil was slammed on Twitter by many who felt that the stand-up comedian was being "desperate".
Pietersen will represent Quetta Gladiators in the PSL 2018, which starts on Thursday.
After finishing at botton in the previous editions, the Kiwi batsman added that the Qalandars would try their absolute best and will give their all to clinch the title in the upcoming 2018 season of Pakistan Super League.
Last year Lahore hosted the much-talked-about PSL Final, some foreign players made the trip, but many stayed away because of concerns about security.
The 22-year-old cricketer from Barbados has played for the West Indies Under-19 team but holds a British passport and wants to play for England for which he will be eligible in 2022.
Sharjeel was found guilty of meeting with a suspected bookmaker and accepting an offer to spot-fix during a match of the Pakistan Super League in Dubai in February.
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is planning to host at least four matches of the third edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) in Karachi early next year.
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