PCB Announces New Venue and Schedule for PSL 10 Player Draft
On Tuesday, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) revealed the revised schedule and location for the highly anticipated Pakistan Super League (PSL) draft. The PSL draft is now confirmed to occur on January 13 at 12:30 PM (Pakistan Standard Time) at Huzoori Bagh, Lahore Fort. The board stated that the event was relocated from Gwadar, Balochistan, because of unexpected logistical issues.
PSL 2025 Updates: Trophy Tour & Player Draft Order
The PCB has declared that the city will be a primary site for the PSL 2025 Trophy Tour throughout Pakistan. The draft order for the players has now been disclosed. The Lahore Qalandars, who have won the championship twice, will be selected first in the opening round of the platinum category, followed by their long-time rivals, Karachi Kings. The Quetta Gladiators, champions of 2019, will make the third selection, while Peshawar Zalmi will take the fourth pick. Last season’s runners-up, Multan Sultans, will have the fifth pick, and the current champions, Islamabad United, will choose sixth. Furthermore, all six teams have revealed their player retainers in preparation for the PSL 10-player draft.
Full Retentions List
Islamabad United (8):
- 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 (7):
- Platinum: Mohammad Rizwan, Usama Mir
- Diamond: David Willey (mentor), Iftikhar Ahmed (brand ambassador), Usman Khan
- Gold: Chris Jordan
- Silver: Faisal Akram
Peshawar Zalmi (7):
- Platinum: Babar Azam, Saim Ayub
- Diamond: Mohammad Haris
- Silver: Arif Yaqoob, Mehran Mumtaz, Sufyan Moqim (brand ambassador)
- Emerging: Ali Raza
Quetta Gladiators (8):
- Diamond: Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Amir (mentor), Rilee Rossouw
- Gold: Saud Shakeel (brand ambassador), Akeal Hosein, Mohammad Wasim Jnr
- Silver: Khawaja Mohammad Nafay, Usman Tariq
Karachi Kings (7):
- Diamond: Hasan Ali, James Vince
- Gold: Shan Masood, Muhammad Irfan Khan
- Silver: Arafat Minhas (brand ambassador), Tim Seifert, Zahid Mehmood
Lahore Qalandars (8):
- Platinum: Shaheen Shah Afridi, Fakhar Zaman
- Diamond: Haris Rauf (brand ambassador), Sikandar Raza
- Gold: Abdullah Shafique, Jahandad Khan, Zaman Khan
- Silver: David Wiese
Additionally, the PCB revealed that the requests for category relegation from the following players have been successful:
Successful category relegation requests:
- Rumman Raees (Islamabad United)
- Â Hasan Ali
- Â Shan MasoodÂ
- Zahid Mehmood (all Karachi Kings)
- Abdullah Shafique (Lahore Qalandars)
- Faisal Akram (Multan Sultans)
Conclusion
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the finalized schedule for the PSL 10-player draft, which will occur at the historic Huzoori Bagh in Lahore. Important information includes the draft order, team player retentions, and category demotions for players. The Lahore Qalandars will select first, with all six teams gearing up for an exciting draft event. The groundwork is laid for another exhilarating PSL season in 2025!
FAQ’s
When and where will the PSL 10-player draft take place?
The draft is set for January 13 at 12:30 PM (PST) in Huzoori Bagh, Lahore Fort.
Why was the draft relocated from Gwadar?
The event was rescheduled because of “unexpected logistical issues.”
Which team has the first pick in the draft?
Lahore Qalandars will have the initial selection in the platinum category.
