The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has recently announced significant changes to the pick order and categories for the upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10 draft, set to streamline the selection process and intensify the competition. Let’s take a look at the PCB revised pick order PSL draft 25.
Revised Draft Categories and Order for PSL 2025
The PCB’s restructuring includes consolidating the previous three Platinum categories into two and reducing the Diamond categories from three to one. Similarly, the Gold categories have been trimmed from three to two, while the Silver categories are now three instead of five.
Key Picks in Platinum 1 & 2 Categories:
- Platinum 1: Lahore Qalandars lead with the first pick, followed by Karachi Kings, Quetta Gladiators, Peshawar Zalmi, Multan Sultans, and Islamabad United in PSL 10.
- Platinum 2: Quetta Gladiators start the second round, followed closely by Karachi Kings in PSL 10.
Event Schedule and Venue for PSL 2025
The much-anticipated PSL 10 player draft is now scheduled for January 13, at Huzuri Bagh in Lahore, starting at 12:30 PM Pakistan Standard Time. Originally planned for Gwadar, the event was relocated to Lahore due to unforeseen logistical challenges.
Gwadar’s Role in the PSL 2025 Trophy Tour
Despite the venue change for the draft, Gwadar is set to play a crucial role in the PSL 2025 Trophy Tour, hosting one of the tour’s highlights and showcasing the city’s picturesque settings.
Team Retentions Announced
Ahead of the PSL 10 draft, the six franchises have declared their retained players, maintaining core squads and bringing strategic continuity.
| Team | Platinum | Diamond | Gold | Silver | Emerging |
| Islamabad United | Shadab Khan, Naseem Shah | Imad Wasim (mentor), Azam Khan | Salman Ali Agha (brand ambassador), Haider Ali | Colin Munro, Rumman Raees | – |
| Multan Sultans | Mohammad Rizwan, Usama Mir | David Willey (mentor), Iftikhar Ahmed (brand ambassador), Usman Khan | Chris Jordan | Faisal Akram | – |
| Peshawar Zalmi | Babar Azam, Saim Ayub | Mohammad Haris | – | Arif Yaqoob, Mehran Mumtaz, Sufyan Moqim (brand ambassador) | Ali Raza |
| Quetta Gladiators | – | Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Amir (mentor), Rilee Rossouw | Saud Shakeel (brand ambassador), Akeal Hosein, Mohammad Wasim Jnr | Khawaja Mohammad Nafay, Usman Tariq | – |
| Karachi Kings | – | Hasan Ali, James Vince | Shan Masood, Muhammad Irfan Khan | Arafat Minhas (brand ambassador), Tim Seifert, Zahid Mehmood | – |
| Lahore Qalandars | Shaheen Shah Afridi, Fakhar Zaman | Haris Rauf (brand ambassador), Sikandar Raza | Abdullah Shafique, Jahandad Khan, Zaman Khan |
PSL 10 Successful Relegation
| Team | Relegated Players |
| Islamabad United | Rumman Raees |
| Karachi Kings | Hasan Ali, Shan Masood, Zahid Mehmood |
| Lahore Qalandars | Abdullah Shafique |
| Multan Sultans | Faisal Akram |
Looking Ahead to PSL 10
The upcoming PSL 10 promises excitement and intense cricket action, with streamlined draft processes and strategic retention decisions shaping the future of the tournament.
Stay tuned for more updates as we approach the PSL schedule and gear up for another thrilling season of the Pakistan Super League. Make sure to follow all the latest developments to keep track of match dates, team lineups, and all things related to PSL 2025!