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LAHORE: Karachi Kings picked local all-rounder Khushdil Shah in their only pick in the Diamond category of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10 Player Draft here on Monday.

The dynamic all-rounder has established himself as a pivotal figure in the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Since his debut in 2017, he has donned the jerseys of Peshawar Zalmi and Multan Sultans, showcasing his versatility with both bat and ball.

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Over the course of 48 innings, he has amassed an impressive total of 693 runs, boasting a remarkable strike rate of 140.85. Alongside his batting prowess, he has also made his mark as a bowler, claiming 24 wickets at an outstanding average of 20.12.

Moreover, has represented the national team in 37 international white-ball matches since stepping onto the international stage in 2019.

It’s worth noting that Khushdil Shah is the third player in the Diamond category for Karachi Kings, joining a talented roster that includes the skilful pace bowler Hasan Ali and the accomplished English batter James Vince, both of whom were retained ahead of the draft.

The 29-year-old all-rounder has been a mainstay of the PSL, having played for Peshawar Zalmi and Multan Sultans, since 2017. He has scored 693 runs in 48 innings at a strike-rate of 140.85, and taken 24 wickets at an average of 20.12.

He has also represented Pakistan in 37 international white-ball matches since making his debut in 2019.

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Khushdil Shah is the third player in the Diamond category for Karachi Kings. He has joined pace bowler Hasan Ali and English batter James Vince, who were retained in the category ahead of the PSL 10 Draft.

Hasan Ali, a consistent and dynamic bowler, is set to spearhead the Kings’ bowling attack with his ability to deliver under pressure and turn games around. His experience and skill will be instrumental in leading the bowling unit.

James Vince, the team’s vice-captain in the last season, brings invaluable experience and batting prowess. Known for his astute cricketing intelligence, he strengthens the top order, providing stability and firepower when needed most.

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LAHORE: Karachi Kings roped in Australian explosive batter David Warner, New Zealand speedster Adam Milne and young local pacer Abbas Afridi in the Platinum category of the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10 Player Draft here on Monday.

Karachi Kings kicked off the PSL Draft with the blockbuster first pick as they selected the dynamic David Warner. Known for his explosive batting style, Warner has established himself as a formidable force at the top of the order across all formats of cricket.

Representing Australia, he has participated in 110 T20 Internationals, amassing an impressive total of 3,277 runs, which includes a remarkable century and 28 half-centuries.

With a wealth of experience in various franchise leagues worldwide, Warner has showcased his skills in competitions such as the Big Bash League (BBL), Indian Premier League (IPL), ILT20, Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), and the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), making him a sought-after player in T20 formats.

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Pakistan’s Test captain and Karachi King’s top-order batter Shan Masood expressed his excitement about David Warner’s inclusion, stating, “David Warner is one of the biggest names in international and franchise cricket. Having a player of his stature join the league is a significant boost, but seeing him represent Karachi Kings makes it even more special. We are thrilled to have him on board.”

Following Warner’s selection, the franchise turned its attention to the second round, securing the services of Adam Milne, a pace bowler known for his speed and agility. Since making his debut for New Zealand in 2012, Milne has played 53 T20 Internationals, claiming 57 wickets at a commendable average of 24.98.

He has carved out a niche as one of New Zealand’s quickest bowlers, often leaving batters in awe of his pace. Milne’s extensive participation in international leagues adds to his resume, having made appearances in the Big Bash League, The Hundred Men’s Competition, the Indian Premier League (IPL), and the Vitality Blast.

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Karachi Kings rounded out their Platinum picks with the talented Abbas Afridi, who has quickly become a key player for Pakistan’s T20I team. Afridi boasts an impressive record, having taken 30 wickets in just 18 matches for the national team.

Previously associated with Multan Sultans, he has demonstrated his potential and prowess in the marquee league, and his addition promises to enhance Karachi Kings’ bowling attack significantly.

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LAHORE: The much-anticipated Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10 Players Draft is currently underway here at Huzoori Bagh, Lahore Fort with all the six franchises of the marquee league aiming to bolster their squads.

PLATINUM CATEGORY

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 (Wild Card)

Karachi Kings: Adam Milne

Round 3

Quetta Gladiators: Finn Allen

Karachi Kings: Abbas Afridi (Wild Card)

DIAMOND CATEGORY 

Karachi Kings: Khushdil Shah

Peshawar Zalmi: Corbin Bosch

Islamabad United: Jason Holder

Lahore Qalandars: Kusal Perera

Peshawar Zalmi: Mohammad Ali

GOLD CATEGORY

Round 1

Peshawar Zalmi: Abdul Samad (Wild Card)

Multan Sultans: Mohammad Hasnain

Islamabad United: Ben Dwarshuis

Karachi Kings: Aamir Jamal

Multan Sultans: Kamran Ghulam

Peshawar Zalmi: Nahid Rana

Round 2

Peshawar Zalmi: Hussain Talat

SILVER CATEGORY

Round 1

Multan Sultans: Akif Javed

Karachi Kings: Mir Hamza

Islamabad United: Salman Irshad

Lahore Qalandars: Asif Afridi

Quetta Gladiators: Khurram Shahzad

Peshawar Zalmi: Max Bryant

Round 2

Peshawar Zalmi: Najibullah Zadran

Quetta Gladiators: Haseebullah Khan

Karachi Kings: Litton Das

Islamabad United: Mohammad Nawaz

Lahore Qalandars: Asif Ali

Multan Sultans: Tayyab Tahir (Right To Match)

Round 3

Lahore Qalandars: Rishad Hossain

Islamabad United: Andries Gous

Multan Sultans: Gudakesh Motie

Quetta Gladiators: Kyle Jamieson

Multan Sultans: Josh Little

Lahore Qalandars: Mohammad Akhlaq

EMERGING CATEGORY

Round 1

Quetta Gladiators: Hasan Nawaz

Peshawar Zalmi: Maaz Sadaqat

Multan Sultans: Shahid Aziz

Islamabad United: Saad Masood

Lahore Qalandars: Momin Qamar

Karachi Kings: Riazullah

Round 2

Karachi Kings: Fawad Ali

Lahore Qalandars: Muhammad Azab

Islamabad United: Hunain Shah

Multan Sultans: Ubaid Shah

Quetta Gladiators: Mohammad Zeeshan

SUPPLEMENTARY CATEGORY

Round 1

Islamabad United: Riley Meredith

Multan Sultans: Johnson Charles

Lahore Qalandars: Tom Curran

Quetta Gladiators: Kusal Mendis

Peshawar Zalmi: Alzarri Joseph

Karachi Kings: Kane Williamson

Round 2

Peshawar Zalmi: Ahmed Daniyal

Islamabad United: Rassie van der Dussen

Multan Sultans: Shai Hope

Quetta Gladiators: Sean Abbott

Karachi Kings: Mohammad Nabi

Lahore Qalandars: Sam Billings

Round 3

Karachi Kings: Omair Bin Yousuf

Lahore Qalandars: –

Multan Sultans: Yasir Khan

Islamabad United: –

Quetta Gladiators: Shoaib Malik

Peshawar Zalmi: –

Round 4

Islamabad United: –

Peshawar Zalmi: –

Multan Sultans: Muhammad Amir Barki

Lahore Qalandars: Mohammad Naeem

Karachi Kings: Mirza Mamoon Imtitaz

Quetta Gladiators: Danish Aziz

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The landmark season 10 of the PSL is slotted to take place between 8 April and 19 May later this year.

Earlier, this month the six franchises revealed their retentions ahead of the Players Draft for the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 10.

Each franchise was allowed a maximum of eight player retentions from their previous squad. Three franchises made full use of the retentions except Karachi Kings, Multan Sultans and Peshawar Zalmi – who retained seven players each.

Full retentions for PSL 10

Islamabad United: Shadab Khan and Naseem Shah (both Platinum), Imad Wasim (mentor) and Azam Khan (Diamond), Salman Ali Agha (Brand Ambassador) and Haider Ali (Both Gold, Colin Munro and Rumman Raees (both Silver)

Multan Sultans: Mohammad Rizwan and Usama Mir (both Platinum), David Willey (mentor), Iftikhar Ahmed (Brand Ambassador) and Usman Khan (all Diamond), Chris Jordan (Gold), Faisal Akram (Silver)

Peshawar Zalmi: Babar Azam, Saim Ayub (both Platinum), Mohammad Haris (Diamond), Arif Yaqoob, Mehran Mumtaz and Sufyan Moqim (Brand Ambassador) (all silver), Ali Raza (Emerging)

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Quetta Gladiators: Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Amir (mentor) and Rilee Rossouw (all Diamond), Akeal Hosein, Saud Shakeel (Brand Ambassador) and Mohammad Wasim Jnr (all Gold), Khawaja Muhammad Nafay and Usman Tariq (Silver)

Karachi Kings: Hasan Ali and James Vince (both Diamond), Muhammad Irfan Khan and Shan Masood (both Gold), Arafat Minhas (Brand Ambassador), Tim Seifert and Zahid Mehmood (all Silver)

Lahore Qalandars: Shaheen Shah Afridi and Fakhar Zaman (both Platinum), Haris Rauf (Brand Ambassador) and Sikandar Raza (both Diamond), Abdullah Shafique, Jahandad Khan and Zaman Khan (all Gold), David Wiese (Silver)

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New Zealand express pacer Adam Milne has registered for the highly-anticipated Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10 Player Draft on Wednesday.

The player draft for the tenth season of the PSL will take place in the port city of Gwadar in Balochistan on Saturday, 11 January 2025. The start timing of the event will be shared in due course.

The 32-year-old pacer’s registration for the upcoming season was confirmed through a banner post on the PSL’s social media accounts, which was captioned “Kiwi Speedster Alert! Adam Milne enters the PSL Draft.”

Milne has played 53 T20Is for New Zealand since making his debut in 2012 and has taken 57 wickets at an average of 24.98. Although his career has been plagued with injuries, he has made a name for himself as one of the fastest pacers in New Zealand.

He has extensive experience in international leagues, having played in the Big Bash League (BBL), The Hundred Men’s Competition, Indian Premier League, and the Vitality Blast.

Notably, Milne is the fifth player from New Zealand to join the ranks, making him the 24th player overall to sign up for the PSL 10 Player Draft.

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Prior to him explosive Kiwi batters Colin Munro, Daryl Mitchell and Martin Guptill as well as veteran pacer Tim Southee have registered for the upcoming season of the league.

Other than them, a host of international stars have officially signed up for the eagerly awaited draft, including David Warner, Rassie van der Dussen, Corbin Bosh, Rilee Rossouw, Matthew Short, Gudakesh Motie, Alex Hales, Luke Wood, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Tom Curran, David Willey, Dawid Malan, Jason Roy, Shakib Al Hasan, Mustafizur Rahman and Sikandar Raza.

READ: David Warner signs up for PSL 10 player draft

Former Australian opening batter David Warner has registered for the highly-anticipated Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10 Player Draft on Tuesday.

The player draft for the tenth season of the PSL will take place in the port city of Gwadar in Balochistan on Saturday, 11 January 2025. The start timing of the event will be shared in due course.

Warner’s registration for the upcoming season was confirmed through a banner post on the PSL’s social media accounts, which was captioned “ENDING 2024 ON A HIGH. The Aussie powerhouse David Warner has registered for the PSL Draft.”

David Warner has made a name for himself as one of the most explosive top-order batters across all formats. He has represented Australia in 110 T20Is and has amassed 3277 with one century and 28 fifties.

Warner is currently captaining Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash League (BBL) and was declared player of the match in their last game against Melbourne Renegades for his 86-run knock from 57 balls.

Notably, Warner is the 23rd foreign player and fourth Australian player to register for the PSL 10 Player Draft so far.

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Prior to him his fellow opener Usman Khawaja, wicket-keeper Alex Carey and pacer Sean Abbott have registered for the upcoming season of the league.

Other than them, a host of international stars have officially signed up for the eagerly awaited draft, including Colin Munro, Daryl Mitchell, Martin Guptill, Tim Southee, Rassie van der Dussen, Corbin Bosh, Rilee Rossouw, Matthew Short, Gudakesh Motie, Alex Hales, Luke Wood, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Tom Curran, David Willey, Dawid Malan, Jason Roy, Shakib Al Hasan, Mustafizur Rahman and Sikandar Raza.

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South Africa’s top-order Rilee Rossouw has signed up for the highly-anticipated Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10 Player Draft.

The draft will take place in the port city of Gwadar in Balochistan on Saturday, 11 January 2025. The start timing of the event will be shared in due course.

Rossouw’s registration for the upcoming season was confirmed through a video post on the PSL’s social media accounts.

The video showcased the remarkable batting feats of Rilee Rossouw from his previous appearances in the league. “South African hard-hitting left-hander Rilee Rossouw enters the HBL PSL Draft,” the video caption stated.

Rossouw stands out as one of the most prominent foreign players in the league’s history, boasting an impressive track record that includes clinching the championship title twice with the Quetta Gladiators and the Multan Sultans.

Over the course of eight editions, Rossouw has participated in 84 matches, amassing a total of 2015 runs. He boasts a commendable batting average of 31.98 combined with an astonishing strike rate of 142.7.

He has notched up two centuries and ten half-centuries, showcasing his ability to anchor innings and accelerate scoring when needed.

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Rilee Rossouw has become the 11th foreign player to register for the PSL 10 Player Draft.

He joins an impressive roster that features New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell, Australia’s dynamic trio of Alex Carey and Usman Khawaja, as well as England’s skilled players including Tom Curran, David Willey, Dawid Malan, and Jason Roy.

Additionally, stars like Bangladesh’s Shakib Al Hasan and Mustafizur Rahman, along with Zimbabwe’s talented Sikandar Raza, are also part of the draft.

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LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday revealed the pick order for the Player Draft of the upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 10.

The Player Draft will take place in the port city of Gwadar in Balochistan on Saturday, 11 January 2025. The start timing of the event will be shared in due course.

The two-time champions Lahore Qalandars will make the first platinum pick in the PSL 10 Player Draft, followed by Karachi Kings and Quetta Gladiators.

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Peshawar Zalmi will have the fourth pick while last season’s runners-up Multan Sultans and reigning champions Islamabad United will make the fifth and sixth picks in the first round, respectively.

The second round of the Platinum category will take place in reverse order, beginning with United making the first pick, followed by Sultans, Zalmi, Gladiators, Kings, and then Qalandars.

It’s important to note that each of the six franchises will have a total of three picks in the platinum, diamond, and gold categories.

Karachi Kings will make the first pick in the diamond category, while Multan Sultans and Islamabad United kick off the second and third rounds respectively.

In the gold category, Zalmi will be making the first choice in the first round, followed by the Gladiators in the second round, while Sultans have the first pick in the third round.

It’s worth noting that the relegation process and retention of players will be announced at the end of December.

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LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Friday announced that the port city Gwadar in Balochistan will host the Player Draft for the upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 10.

The ceremony that kicks off the league’s festivities will take place on Saturday, 11 January 2025. The start timing of the PSL 10 Player Draft will be shared in due course.

The decision to choose Gwadar was made with the aim of taking the popular sport among the people in that part of the province and inspiring the next generations to take up cricket as a professional sport.

“Gwadar, with its stunning coastline and strategic importance, represents the heart of Pakistan’s economic future,” PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi said.

“By hosting the HBL PSL Player Draft here, we aim to highlight its cultural and economic significance while celebrating the unity cricket brings to our nation.

“I look forward to welcoming all the franchises and the relevant stakeholders to the beautiful city of Gwadar on 11 January as we take an exciting step towards marking the start of the 10th edition of Pakistan’s biggest sporting extravaganza.”

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Meanwhile, Salman Naseer, Chief Executive Officer of PSL, expressed pride in taking the PSL 10 Player Draft to the city of Gwadar.

“It gives me great pride in announcing Gwadar as the host city for the HBL PSL Player Draft,” said Naseer.

“This initiative reflects our commitment to expanding HBL PSL’s reach to every corner of Pakistan and showcasing the beauty of Pakistan to the world.

“HBL PSL is more than a cricket league to passionate fans of Pakistan, it’s a celebration of Pakistan’s passion, diversity, and talent.

“The Player Draft taking place in Gwadar is a step towards inspiring young cricketers from Balochistan and other cities of the country to dream big.”

The relegation process and retention of players will be announced at the end of December.

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LAHORE: The management of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) announced on Tuesday that the Player Draft for the upcoming season 10 will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2025.

A captivating 26-second promotional video was released on PSL’s social media, signalling the countdown to the much-anticipated player draft with the caption, “The countdown begins.”

On the other hand, sources have revealed that an important meeting is scheduled for later this week to delve into various matters concerning the upcoming edition of the league.

The sources also revealed that the registration process for both domestic and foreign players will also start in the coming days.

Reports also indicate that the six franchises have proposed the idea of conducting the player draft for the PSL 10 overseas, with potential locations being either England or Dubai.

Furthermore, the franchises are keen on attracting prominent foreign players for the forthcoming edition, particularly those who may have been overlooked in the recent Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction.

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It’s worth noting that the PSL 10 will clash with the Indian Premier League (IPL), which runs for two months from late March to late May every year.

The PSL is held every year in the February-March window but due to its collision with the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025, the cricket board came up with an alternative window.

As per the PCB press release, which was released on August 5, 2024, the tenth edition of the PSL will now be played from April 10 to May 25.

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LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday confirmed the tentative dates for the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025.

The PSL is held every year in the February-March window but due to its collision with the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025, the cricket board came up with an alternative window.

As per the PCB press release, the tenth edition of the PSL will now be played from April 10 to May 25. It’s worth noting that the PSL 10 will clash with the Indian Premier League (IPL), which runs for two months from late March to late May every year.

The PCB officials and its six PSL franchisees, in the buildup to their General Council meeting, met in May to reflect on the PSL 2024 and also to look ahead to the PSL 2025.

In the meeting, the cricket board proposed a new window, discussed the availability of venues and also the introduction of some innovative tweaks to the playing conditions, with further discussions to take place in the Governing Council in due course.

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“Due to the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 being held in the traditional event window, the event window for the 2025 event will be 7 April 2025 – 20 May 2025,” proposed PCB.

“Karachi, Lahore, Multan, and Rawalpindi to host matches in Pakistan with each side playing, at least, five matches on home ground. The PCB will continue to explore additional venues. Four playoffs are proposed to be staged at a neutral venue.

“Some innovative tweaks and changes in the event playing conditions were explored with an aim to make the HBL PSL 2025 more exciting and competitive, as well as involve, engage, and increase the fan base.”

Meanwhile, the PCB also announced the introduction of the Champions tournaments across three formats for the 2024-25 Men’s Domestic Cricket Season.

With the addition of three Champions tournaments, the PCB will now organise a total of 261 matches across eight men’s senior tournaments.

This includes 131 first-class matches in three events, 40 50-over matches in two events and 97 T20 matches in three events.

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