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The Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 10 Players’ Draft is just around the corner, and the buzz is already building! With the players’ retention lists locked in ahead of the Players Draft on January 11, franchises have made some bold calls. Familiar faces, fresh combinations, and unexpected releases—this season promises plenty of surprises.
Each team could retain up to eight players, and while some maxed out their quota, others kept their options open. Let’s dive into the action-packed retention lists and see what’s in store!
Islamabad United
The three-time PSL winners are sticking to their proven stars. Captain Shadab Khan and pacer Naseem Shah headline the Platinum picks.
Imad Wasim, also named mentor, joins Azam Khan in Diamond. Gold includes Haider Ali and Salman Ali Agha, while Colin Munro and Rumman Raees round off the list in Silver.
The big surprise? All-rounder Faheem Ashraf, a PSL veteran for United, didn’t make the cut.
Multan Sultans
The Sultans, runners-up last season, have banked on captain Mohammad Rizwan and spinner Usama Mir in Platinum.
The ever-reliable David Willey (also named mentor) joins Iftikhar Ahmed and Usman Khan in Diamond. Chris Jordan and Faisal Akram complete the group.
But Khushdil Shah’s exclusion? That one stings for fans who loved his all-round performances.
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Peshawar Zalmi
Zalmi retained their biggest names: Babar Azam and Saim Ayub in Platinum. Young gun Mohammad Haris stays in Diamond.
The Silver category features a trio of spinners—Arif Yaqoob, Mehran Mumtaz, and Sufyan Moqim, who also doubles as the brand ambassador. Emerging player Ali Raza rounds out the roster.
However, wicketkeeper Haseebullah Khan and power-hitter Asif Ali are notable absentees.
Quetta Gladiators
Quetta’s retentions include Rilee Rossouw, Abrar Ahmed, and Mohammad Amir (also mentor) in Diamond.
Akeal Hosein, Saud Shakeel (brand ambassador), and Mohammad Wasim Jnr are locked in Gold. Silver picks include Khawaja Muhammad Nafay and Usman Tariq.
Surprisingly, former captain Sarfaraz Ahmed and speedster Mohammad Hasnain are off the list—a clear signal of change in strategy.
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Karachi Kings
The 2020 champions retained just seven players. Hasan Ali and James Vince lead in Diamond, with Shan Masood and Muhammad Irfan Khan in Gold.
Arafat Minhas (brand ambassador), Tim Seifert, and Zahid Mehmood completed the list in Silver.
Veteran Shoaib Malik has officially parted ways with the Kings, leaving fans speculating about the team’s strategy for the draft.
Lahore Qalandars
The Qalandars have kept their core intact. Shaheen Shah Afridi and Fakhar Zaman are Platinum picks.
Haris Rauf (brand ambassador) and Sikandar Raza are retained in the Diamond category. Gold includes Abdullah Shafique, Jahandad Khan, and Zaman Khan, while David Wiese stays in Silver.
What’s Next?
With the retentions finalized, the Players Draft is shaping up to be an intense affair. Big names like Sarfaraz Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Asif Ali and Shoaib Malik are up for grabs, and teams will be vying to fill gaps with the right picks.
Fans can expect fresh player combinations, electrifying cricket, and perhaps a few underdog stories this season. As we count down to January 11, one thing’s for sure—the PSL 2025 is going to be unforgettable!
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