Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced today player category renewals for the historic 10th edition of HBL Pakistan Super League, which promises to be another electric event and will feature the very best domestic and overseas cricket talent.
PSL 10 Player Categories Key Category Highlights
- Total Players Categorized: 87
- Platinum Category: 13 players
- Diamond Category: 16 players
- Gold Category: 30 players
- Silver Category: 16 players
- Emerging Category: 12 players
Platinum Power Players: The top-tier category features a blend of established stars and rising talents, including:
- Islamabad United: Imad Wasim, Naseem Shah, Shadab Khan
- Lahore Qalandars: Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Shaheen Shah Afridi
- Multan Sultans: Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Rizwan, Usama Mir
- Peshawar Zalmi: Babar Azam, Saim Ayub
- Quetta Gladiators: Mohammad Amir
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Notable Promotions: Four players have been elevated to the Platinum category:
- Hasan Ali (Karachi Kings)
- Mohammad Amir (Quetta Gladiators)
- Saim Ayub (Peshawar Zalmi)
- Usama Mir (Multan Sultans)
Tournament Timeline
- Foreign Players Registration: Opened on December 12
- Players’ Draft: Scheduled for January 11, 2025
- Tournament Dates: April 8 to May 19, 2025
Franchise Breakdown: Each team has strategically distributed players across categories, balancing experience with emerging talent:
- Islamabad United: Strong presence in Platinum and Emerging categories
- Karachi Kings: Diverse player mix with focus on Diamond and Gold
- Lahore Qalandars: Robust lineup of top-tier and developing players
- Multan Sultans: Balanced approach across categories
- Peshawar Zalmi: Wide representation in Gold and Emerging categories
- Quetta Gladiators: Strategic player distribution
That meticulous categorization is a sign of a dedicated effort to both develop local talent and have a competitive yet fluid sports tournament system. The PSL is all set to reach its 10th edition as the player categories fill up with ageing stars along with some budding talent.
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The upcoming HBL PSL 10 promises to keep up the league’s tradition of sport lovingness, wholesome entertainment and of Pakistan cricket peacefully being presented on a global platform. For cricket enthusiasts this will be a tournament with a lot of spirit of cricket and a lot of talent coming out of Pakistan.