LAHORE: The much-awaited Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 10 draft is set to take place in Pakistan, with sources revealing that the event is likely to be held in either Karachi or Lahore.
The draft is scheduled for January 11th, marking the official start of preparations for the 10th edition of the league.
At a recent meeting, a proposal to maintain the project abroad was discussed, but the authorities decided that now is not the right time for such a measure. Instead, it was considered more appropriate to host the project on national soil.
Furthermore, it has been confirmed that all PSL matches will be held in Pakistan, despite previous deliberations about holding some matches abroad.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) officially opened the registration window for foreign players to offer their availability for the upcoming season on Thursday.
Category renewals for the next edition will be announced on Tuesday, while the demotion and player retention process will take place this month.
PSL CEO Salman Naseer expressed his excitement over the opening of the registration and trading window for foreign players.
“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,” said Naseer.
He further highlighted the league’s growth since its inception in 2016, emphasizing its status as a leading cricket competition.
“HBL PSL is a local brand that we are all proud of. Together with our franchisees, business partners and stakeholders, we have embarked on a long and successful journey. The quality and competitiveness of the cricket played is unmatched and we will strive to meet the expectations of our loyal fans. The landmark 10th season promises to bring more excitement, and the HBL PSL team is committed to working tirelessly to provide fans with unparalleled experiences.”
Since its inception, Islamabad United has been the most successful franchise, securing three titles.
Lahore Qalandars follow closely with two titles, while Peshawar Zalmi, Quetta Gladiators, Karachi Kings and Multan Sultans have won the tournament once each.
Sohail Imran is a senior reporter at Geo News.
