As the Pakistan Super League (PSL) gears up for its 10th edition, the six franchises have announced their player retentions ahead of the 2025 Players Draft, scheduled for January 11. Each team was permitted to retain up to eight players from their previous squads. Islamabad United, Quetta Gladiators, and Lahore Qalandars utilized the full quota, while Karachi Kings, Multan Sultans, and Peshawar Zalmi retained seven players each.
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Islamabad United:
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:
Platinum: Mohammad Rizwan, Usama Mir
Diamond: David Willey (Mentor), Iftikhar Ahmed (Brand Ambassador), Usman Khan
Gold: Chris Jordan
Silver: Faisal Akram
Peshawar Zalmi:
Platinum: Babar Azam, Saim Ayub
Diamond: Mohammad Haris
Gold: Arif Yaqoob, Mehran Mumtaz, Sufyan Moqim (Brand Ambassador)
Silver: Ali Raza
Quetta Gladiators:
Diamond: Rilee Rossouw, Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Amir (Mentor)
Gold: Akeal Hosein, Saud Shakeel (Brand Ambassador), Mohammad Wasim Jnr
Silver: Khawaja Nafay, Usman Tariq
Karachi Kings:
Diamond: Hasan Ali, James Vince
Gold: Shan Masood, Muhammad Irfan Khan
Silver: Tim Seifert, Zahid Mehmood, Arafat Minhas (Brand Ambassador)
Lahore Qalandars:
Platinum: Shaheen Afridi, Fakhar Zaman
Diamond: Haris Rauf (Brand Ambassador), Sikandar Raza
Gold: Abdullah Shafique, Jahandad Khan, Zaman Khan
Silver: David Wiese
Several players successfully negotiated category relegations, allowing teams greater flexibility in their retention strategies. Notable overseas players have also registered for the upcoming draft, promising an exciting season ahead.
The PSL 10 Players Draft is anticipated to bring strategic acquisitions as teams aim to bolster their squads for the milestone season. With a blend of retained talent and potential new signings, fans eagerly await the commencement of the league, expecting high-octane cricketing action.
For a detailed breakdown of each team’s retentions and further updates, visit the official PSL website: PSL T20
