LAHORE: The names of Pakistan’s platinum players for the 10th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) have been finalized.
After a meeting between the PSL management and the franchises regarding player categories, the names of Pakistan’s platinum players were confirmed.
According to sources, Lahore Qalandars will keep Shaheen Shah Afridi, Fakhar Zaman and Haris Rauf in the platinum category.
Peshawar Zalmi will include Babar Azam and Saim Ayub in the platinum category.
Quetta Gladiators will only have one player, Muhammad Amir, in the platinum category.
Islamabad United will feature Shadab Khan, Naseem Shah and Asif Ali in the platinum category.
Karachi Kings will not have platinum category players.
Multan Sultans will include Muhammad Rizwan and Usama Mir in the platinum category.
PSL CEO Salman Naseer expressed his excitement at the opening of the overseas player registration window and shared his team’s commitment to providing fans with unparalleled experiences.
“We are pleased to announce the opening of the registration process for foreign players, as well as the negotiation window. This marks an exciting start to the preparations for the much-awaited 10th edition of the HBL Pakistan Super League.
“HBL PSL is a local brand that we are all proud of. Since its creation in 2016, we have embarked on a long and successful journey alongside our franchisees, commercial partners and stakeholders.
“The quality and competitiveness of the cricket played in the league is unmatched and we will strive to meet the expectations of our loyal fans. The landmark 10th season promises to bring even more excitement for everyone, and the HBL PSL team is committed to working tirelessly to deliver unparalleled experiences.”
Since the inception of the premier league, Islamabad United has won three titles, followed by Lahore Qalandars with two.
Meanwhile, Peshawar Zalmi, Quetta Gladiators, Karachi Kings and Multan Sultans have won one title each.
