The highly anticipated Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 10 Player Draft concluded successfully in the historic Huzoori Bagh, Lahore Fort. All six franchises worked hard to strengthen their squads for the tournament, which is set to take place from April 8 to May 19 this year.
The draft showcased a variety of exciting picks across different categories, with star players joining teams and new talents emerging. Each category brought thrilling updates for cricket fans worldwide.
In the Platinum Category, teams made some high-profile selections. Karachi Kings secured David Warner, while Lahore Qalandars picked Daryl Mitchell. Quetta Gladiators went with Mark Chapman, and Peshawar Zalmi brought in Tom Kohler-Cadmore. Other notable names included Michael Bracewell for Multan Sultans and Matthew Short for Islamabad United.
The Diamond Category also added strong players to the squads. Karachi Kings chose Khushdil Shah, and Islamabad United picked Jason Holder. Lahore Qalandars selected Kusal Perera, while Peshawar Zalmi added Corbin Bosch and Mohammad Ali.
The Gold Category featured balanced picks to enhance team strategies. Players like Mohammad Hasnain for Multan Sultans, Abdul Samad for Peshawar Zalmi, and Aamir Jamal for Karachi Kings grabbed attention. Other exciting additions included Ben Dwarshuis for Islamabad United and Kamran Ghulam for Multan Sultans.
In the Silver Category, the draft continued to build momentum. Karachi Kings acquired Mir Hamza and Litton Das, while Quetta Gladiators added Khurram Shahzad and Haseebullah Khan. Lahore Qalandars picked players like Asif Afridi and Asif Ali, and Multan Sultans matched a pick to bring back Tayyab Tahir.
The Emerging Category focused on fresh talent. Karachi Kings introduced Riazullah and Fawad Ali, while Quetta Gladiators picked Hasan Nawaz. Young players like Maaz Sadaqat for Peshawar Zalmi and Momin Qamar for Lahore Qalandars are expected to make an impact.
In the Supplementary Category, some big names were added to the rosters. Karachi Kings selected Kane Williamson and Mohammad Nabi, while Quetta Gladiators brought in Kusal Mendis and Sean Abbott. Islamabad United added Riley Meredith, and Lahore Qalandars chose Tom Curran and Sam Billings.
Ahead of the draft, franchises finalized their retentions, keeping their star performers from previous seasons. Islamabad United retained Shadab Khan and Naseem Shah in the Platinum Category, while Multan Sultans kept Mohammad Rizwan and Usama Mir. Peshawar Zalmi retained Babar Azam, and Lahore Qalandars held on to Shaheen Shah Afridi and Fakhar Zaman.
The excitement for PSL 10 is already building as fans eagerly await the season. With all teams bringing a mix of experienced players and new talents, the tournament promises thrilling matches and memorable moments.
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