The much-awaited Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 10 Player Draft came to a close today at the historic Huzoori Bagh, Lahore Fort. The six franchises prepared their competitive squads to win PSL, with a mix of local and international stars in their lineups.
Platinum Category Summary
The first round of the Platinum category saw franchises securing marquee players:
Lahore Qalandars picked all-rounder Daryl Mitchell.
Karachi Kings secured the services of Australian star David Warner.
Quetta Gladiators chose the utility man Mark Chapman.
Peshawar Zalmi drafted the English batter Tom Kohler-Cadmore, while
Multan Sultans drafted New Zealand’s all-rounder Michael Bracewell.
Islamabad United added Australian batting sensation Matthew Short.
Diamond and Gold Categories
The Diamond category made for interesting picks:
Karachi Kings drafted Khushdil Shah in their ranks.
Peshawar Zalmi reinforced their pace line-up with Corbin Bosch and also drafted local Mohammad Ali.
Islamabad United drafted West Indies’ all-rounder Jason Holder, while
Lahore Qalandars completed the signing of Sri Lankan wicketkeeper-batter Kusal Perera
Gold category notables included signings by Peshawar Zalmi- Abdul Samad and Hussain Talat
The Multan Sultans went for speedster Mohammad Hasnain and also all-rounder Kamran Ghulam
The Islamabad United signed Auatralian pacer Ben Dwarshuis ,
Karachi Kings signed all-round Aamir Jamal
The Emerging and Supplementary Picks,
Emerging class of fresh faces included the likes of Maaz Sadaqat (Peshawar Zalmi), Shahid Aziz (Multan Sultans), and Hasan Nawaz (Quetta Gladiators). The franchises, meanwhile, utilized the Supplementary class to bolster their side, with picks that stood out in the category: Kane Williamson (Karachi Kings), Tom Curran (Lahore Qalandars), Riley Meredith (Islamabad United), and Alzarri Joseph (Peshawar Zalmi).
PSL 10 Franchise Retentions
In advance of the draft, teams retained the bulk of players:
Islamabad United retained skipper Shadab Khan, pacer Naseem Shah, and power-hitter Azam Khan among others.
Multan Sultans retained skipper Mohammad Rizwan, leg-spinner Usama Mir, and experienced all-rounder David Willey.
Peshawar Zalmi retained big names like Babar Azam and Saim Ayub, along with young talent Ali Raza.
Quetta Gladiators retained players including Rilee Rossouw, spin wizard Abrar Ahmed, and all-rounder Akeal Hosein.
Karachi Kings continued believing in the star performers like Hasan Ali, James Vince, and promising talent Arafat Minhas.
Lahore Qalandars retained major stars like Shaheen Afridi, Fakhar Zaman, and the all-rounder Sikandar Raza.
PSL 10 Schedule
The historical 10th season of PSL is scheduled from April 8 to May 19, 2025, promising enthralling cricketing action at iconic venues.
With the squads finalized, the stage is all set for a thrilling PSL 10 as the franchises get ready to compete for the much-desired trophy. Fans can expect a mix of power-packed performances and unforgettable moments in what promises to be a blockbuster season.
