The wait is over! The PSL 10 draft took centre stage at the historic Huzoori Bagh in Lahore, where all six franchises finalized their squads for the upcoming season. With a mix of big names, wild cards, and some unexpected moves, the draft left fans buzzing with excitement. Let’s break it all down.
Lahore Qalandars
The two-time PSL champions stuck to their core, retaining Shaheen Shah Afridi and Fakhar Zaman in the platinum category. Their only new addition at the top level was New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell. A safe, sensible choice, don’t you think?
Lahore also roped in Sri Lanka’s Kusal Perera for some extra firepower at the top of the order, while Asif Ali has joined the franchise to bolster the lower order. With a mix of young guns and veterans, their squad looks balanced and ready for another title run.
Squad: Shaheen Shah Afridi, Fakhar Zaman and Daryl Mitchell (all platinum), Haris Rauf, Sikandar Raza and Kusal Perera (all diamond), Abdullah Shafique, Jahandad Khan and Zaman Khan (all gold), David Wiese, Asif Ali, Asif Afridi, Muhammad Akhlaq and Rishad Hossain (all silver), Momin Qamar and Momin Azab (both emerging), Muhammad Naeem, Salman Ali Mirza and Tom Curran (all supplementary).
Karachi Kings
Karachi Kings made a splash with Australia’s veteran opener David Warner as their marquee platinum pick. Adding New Zealand’s Adam Milne and Pakistan’s rising star Abbas Afridi completed their platinum trio.
But wait, there’s more. In the supplementary rounds, they snagged Kane Williamson and Mohammad Nabi—two seasoned campaigners who could be game-changers. With a mix of experienced internationals and local talent, Karachi is banking on their depth this season.
Squad: David Warner, Abbas Afridi and Adam Milne (all platinum), James Vince, Hasan Ali, Khushdil Shah (all diamond), Shan Masood, Muhammad Irfan Khan and Aamir Jamal (all gold), Arafat Minhas (brand ambassador), Tim Seifert, Zahid Mahmood, Litton Das and Mir Hamza (all silver), Fawad Ali and Riazullah (both emerging), Omair Bin Yousuf, Kane Williamson, Mohammad Nabi and Mirza Mamoon (all supplementary).
Quetta Gladiators
Quetta surprised many by picking Faheem Ashraf in their first pick of the Platinum category after using Wild Card. They bounced back in their next two picks by roping in New Zealand’s Mark Chapman and Finn Allen, adding a touch of explosiveness.
And just when you thought they were done, they picked up Shoaib Malik in the supplementary round. Talk about adding a veteran to steady the ship! Quetta’s lineup has a mix of fire and experience, making them a team to watch.
Squad: Finn Allen, Faheem Ashraf and Mark Chapman (all platinum), Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Amir and Rilee Rossouw (all diamond), Akeal Hossein, Mohammad Wasim Jr and Saud Shakeel (all gold), Khawaja Nafay, Usman Tariq, Haseebullah Khan and Khurram Shahzad (all silver), Kyle Jamieson and Hasan Nawaz (both emerging), Mohammad Zeeshan, Danish Aziz, Kusal Mendis and Sean Abbott (all supplementary).
Peshawar Zalmi
Zalmi kept it simple, focusing on quality over quantity as they used the right-to-match option to pick Tom Kohler-Cadmore, a proven match-winner, in the platinum category. With Babar Azam already in their ranks, this duo could light up PSL 10.
They added three exciting players, who can turn up the PSL 10 with their brilliance. Local power-hitter Abdul Samad was picked in gold alongside Bangladeshi speedster Nahid Rana.
Meanwhile, South African all-rounder Corbin Bosch was picked in Diamond. They may not have made flashy moves, but their lineup is quietly strong.
Squad: Babar Azam, Saim Ayub and Tom Kohler-Cadmore (all platinum), Mohammad Haris, Corbin Bosch and Mohammad Ali (all diamond), Hussain Talat, Nahid Rana and Abdul Samad (all gold), Arif Yaqoob, Mehran Mumtaz, Sufiyan Muqeem and Najibullah Zadran (all silver), Ali Raza and Maaz Sadaqat (both emerging), Ahmed Daniyal and Alzarri Joseph (both supplementary).
Multan Sultans
The Sultans stayed true to their reputation of thinking outside the box. They picked New Zealand all-rounder Michael Bracewell in platinum, followed by Mohammad Hasnain and Kamran Ghulam in the gold category. A perfect balance, isn’t it?
Their supplementary picks included Johnson Charles and Yasir Khan, giving them depth in both batting and bowling. With Mohammad Rizwan leading the charge, the Sultans are ready to chase another final spot.
Squad: Mohammad Rizwan, Usama Mir and Michael Bracewell (all platinum), David Willey, Iftikhar Ahmed and Usman Khan (all diamond), Chris Jordan, Kamran Ghulam and Mohammad Hasnain (all gold), Faisal Akram, Akif Javed, Gudakesh Motie, Josh Little and Tayyab Tahir (all silver), Shahid Aziz and Ubaid Shah (both emerging), Muhammad Amir Barki, Johnson Charles and Yasir Khan (all supplementary).
Islamabad United
United made waves by picking Australia’s Matthew Short in platinum alongside their retained stars, Shadab Khan and Naseem Shah. The diamond category saw them snapping up West Indian all-rounder Jason Holder, joining Azam Khan and Imad Wasim in the category.
Rounding off their squad with experienced campaigners like Colin Munro, Rassie van der Dussen, and Sam Billings, Islamabad looks like a team that can go all the way.
Squad: Shadab Khan, Naseem Shah and Matthew Short (all platinum), Azam Khan, Imad Wasim and Jason Holder (all diamond), Haider Ali, Salman Ali Agha and Ben Dwarshuis (all gold), Colin Munro, Rumman Raees, Andries Gous, Mohammad Nawaz and Salman Irshad (all silver), Hunain Shah and Saad Masood (both emerging), Rassie van der Dussen, Riley Meredith and Sam Billings (all supplementary).
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Final Thoughts
The PSL 10 draft had everything—star power, surprises, and calculated risks. Lahore’s stability, Karachi’s ambition, Quetta’s boldness, Peshawar’s balance, Multan’s experimentation, and Islamabad’s firepower—all make PSL 10 a season to look forward to.
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