The much-anticipated Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 is scheduled to run from April 8 to May 19, 2025. Before the action begins, all six franchises will finalize their squads during the PSL Players Draft. Each team has retained at least seven players, with Karachi Kings, Multan Sultans, and Peshawar Zalmi opting for seven retentions, while the remaining teams utilized the maximum eight retentions allowed.
PSL Draft 2025: Updated Date and Venue
Originally planned for January 11 in Gwadar, the PSL Draft has been rescheduled to January 13, 2025. The new venue is Huzoori Bagh, Lahore Fort, with the change attributed to logistical challenges.
PSL Draft 2025 Timing
The draft will commence at 12:30 PM PKT (local time).
- India: 1:00 PM IST
- Bangladesh: 1:30 PM BST
How to Watch PSL 2025 Draft Live?
The PSL 2025 Draft live streaming will be available on the official Pakistan Super League YouTube channel. Fans worldwide, including in Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh, can watch the event live.
PSL Draft 2025: Revised Pick Order
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a revised pick order and streamlined player categories for the PSL Player Draft. Stay updated by checking the official PSL social media channels for the latest pick order.
PSL 2025 Retained Players List
Here’s a detailed look at the players retained by each franchise ahead of the draft:
Islamabad United
- Platinum: Shadab Khan, Naseem Shah
- Diamond: Imad Wasim (mentor), Azam Khan
- Gold: Salman Ali Agha (Brand Ambassador), Haider Ali
- Silver: Colin Munro, Rumman Raees
Multan Sultans
- Platinum: Mohammad Rizwan, Usama Mir
- Diamond: David Willey (mentor), Iftikhar Ahmed (Brand Ambassador), Usman Khan
- Gold: Chris Jordan
- Silver: Faisal Akram
Peshawar Zalmi
- Platinum: Babar Azam, Saim Ayub
- Diamond: Mohammad Haris
- Silver: Arif Yaqoob, Mehran Mumtaz, Sufyan Moqim (Brand Ambassador)
- Emerging: Ali Raza
Quetta Gladiators
- Diamond: Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Amir (mentor), Rilee Rossouw
- Gold: Akeal Hosein, Saud Shakeel (Brand Ambassador), Mohammad Wasim Jnr
- Silver: Khawaja Muhammad Nafay, Usman Tariq
Karachi Kings
- Diamond: Hasan Ali, James Vince
- Gold: Muhammad Irfan Khan, Shan Masood
- Silver: Tim Seifert, Zahid Mehmood
- Brand Ambassador: Arafat Minhas
Lahore Qalandars
- Platinum: Shaheen Shah Afridi, Fakhar Zaman
- Diamond: Haris Rauf (Brand Ambassador), Sikandar Raza
- Gold: Abdullah Shafique, Jahandad Khan, Zaman Khan
- Silver: David Wiese
PSL Draft 2025 Highlights
The PSL 2025 Players Draft is a critical step in shaping the teams for the milestone 10th season of the Pakistan Super League. Stay tuned for all updates on the players selected and squads finalized ahead of this historic season.
