The PSL 10 player draft was full of surprises, but perhaps the biggest shock came from the list of players who didn’t make the cut.
Some heavyweights of international cricket, along with local stars, were overlooked, leaving fans scratching their heads. Let’s dive into the unpicked players and what it means for them moving forward.
Sarfaraz Ahmed: The End of an Era?
For the first time since PSL’s inception, Sarfaraz Ahmed will not be a part of the league. The former Pakistan captain and Quetta Gladiators’ longest-serving player was released by the franchise earlier this month.
There was hope among fans that Quetta might bring him back during the PSL 10 player draft, but those hopes were dashed when Sarfaraz announced his departure a day earlier.
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The buzz then shifted to Karachi Kings, his hometown team, but even they didn’t pick him. At 37, it seems like Sarfaraz’s PSL chapter might be closing. A tough pill to swallow for his loyal fans.
Tim Southee: A Platinum Snub
New Zealand’s seasoned pacer Tim Southee, who was placed in the platinum category, surprisingly found no takers.
Despite his vast experience and ability to bowl under pressure, none of the franchises showed interest in the veteran.
Maybe his high price tag was the reason, or perhaps teams prioritized younger options. Whatever the case, it’s a surprising miss for one of cricket’s most reliable bowlers.
Big Hitters Left Out in the Cold
England’s Jason Roy and Alex Hales, both known for their explosive batting, were also ignored. Roy, who holds the highest individual score in PSL history, and Hales, a consistent performer in T20 leagues, were glaring omissions.
Similarly, Bangladesh’s Shakib Al Hasan and Afghanistan’s Mujeeb Ur Rahman—both proven match-winners—were left unpicked.
The snubs didn’t stop there. South African spinners Imran Tahir and Tabraiz Shamsi, who could have brought variety to any team’s bowling attack, were also overlooked.
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The Full List of Unpicked Players
Here’s a quick look at the big names who didn’t make the cut:
- Pakistan: Sarfaraz Ahmed, Ihsanullah
- New Zealand: Tim Southee
- England: Jason Roy, Alex Hales, Joe Clarke, Laurie Evans, Tymal Mills
- South Africa: Imran Tahir, Reeza Hendricks, Tabraiz Shamsi
- Afghanistan: Mujeeb Ur Rahman
- Bangladesh: Shakib Al Hasan, Mustafizur Rahman
- Australia: Ashton Agar, Daniel Sams, Jason Behrendorff, Usman Khawaja
- West Indies: Evin Lewis, Jimmy Neesham
- Sri Lanka: Charith Asalanka
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