The highly anticipated PSL 10 Player Draft is currently taking place at the historic Huzoori Bagh in Lahore Fort. With all six franchises aiming to strengthen their squads for the landmark season, fans are witnessing exciting selections and strategic picks. The draft is an essential step leading up to the tournament scheduled to run from April 8 to May 19, 2025.
Platinum Category Selections
Round 1
- Lahore Qalandars: Daryl Mitchell
- Karachi Kings: David Warner
- Quetta Gladiators: Mark Chapman
- Peshawar Zalmi: Tom Kohler-Cadmore
- Multan Sultans: Michael Bracewell
- Islamabad United: Matthew Short
Round 2
- Quetta Gladiators: Faheem Ashraf
- Karachi Kings: Adam Milne
Round 3
- Quetta Gladiators: Finn Allen
- Karachi Kings: Abbas Afridi (Wild Card Pick)
Franchise Retentions for PSL 10
Earlier this month, the six franchises revealed their player retentions ahead of the draft. Each team was allowed to retain up to eight players from their previous squads. While three teams utilized the full quota, Karachi Kings, Multan Sultans, and Peshawar Zalmi opted to retain seven players each.
Islamabad United Retentions
- Platinum: Shadab Khan, Naseem Shah
- Diamond: Imad Wasim (mentor), Azam Khan
- Gold: Salman Ali Agha (Brand Ambassador), Haider Ali
- Silver: Colin Munro, Rumman Raees
Multan Sultans Retentions
- Platinum: Mohammad Rizwan, Usama Mir
- Diamond: David Willey (mentor), Iftikhar Ahmed (Brand Ambassador), Usman Khan
- Gold: Chris Jordan
- Silver: Faisal Akram
Peshawar Zalmi Retentions
- Platinum: Babar Azam, Saim Ayub
- Diamond: Mohammad Haris
- Silver: Arif Yaqoob, Mehran Mumtaz, Sufyan Moqim (Brand Ambassador)
- Emerging: Ali Raza
Quetta Gladiators Retentions
- Diamond: Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Amir (mentor), Rilee Rossouw
- Gold: Akeal Hosein, Saud Shakeel (Brand Ambassador), Mohammad Wasim Jnr
- Silver: Khawaja Muhammad Nafay, Usman Tariq
Karachi Kings Retentions
- Diamond: Hasan Ali, James Vince
- Gold: Muhammad Irfan Khan, Shan Masood (relegated from Diamond)
- Brand Ambassador: Arafat Minhas
- Silver: Tim Seifert, Zahid Mehmood (relegated from Diamond)
Lahore Qalandars Retentions
- Platinum: Shaheen Shah Afridi, Fakhar Zaman
- Diamond: Haris Rauf (Brand Ambassador), Sikandar Raza
- Gold: Abdullah Shafique (relegated from Platinum), Jahandad Khan, Zaman Khan
- Silver: David Wiese
Key Highlights of the Draft
- Wild Card Selections: Karachi Kings made a notable Wild Card pick by selecting Abbas Afridi, ensuring a strategic addition to their squad.
- Category Relegations: Several players successfully moved to lower categories, allowing teams greater flexibility in building their squads. Key players like Shan Masood, Rumman Raees, and Abdullah Shafique were among those relegated.
Season 10 Expectations
The upcoming season of the Pakistan Super League promises high-octane action with strong domestic and international talent on display. The draft highlights the franchises’ commitment to assembling balanced and competitive squads, setting the stage for a thrilling tournament.
Fans can follow live updates from the PSL 10 Draft using the official hashtag #DECADEOFHBLPSL and tune into live broadcasts to stay connected with the event.
Stay tuned for more updates as the draft progresses!
