‘Halestorm forecast’ at PSL Draft after India demolition job
The draft is likely to take place in the third week of November
KARACHI: The Pakistan Super League (PSL) has revealed that England star Alex Hales will be part of the upcoming draft for the 2023 season.
During Hales’ blistering knock against India during the second semi-final of the T20 World Cup on Thursday, the official Twitter account of PSL confirmed the opener’s inclusion in the tournament.
It must be noted that Alex Hales and Jos Buttler hammered brilliant unbeaten half-centuries as England crushed India by 10 wickets on Thursday to set up a Twenty20 World Cup final with Pakistan.
Chasing 169 for victory in the second semi-final in Adelaide, Hales smashed seven sixes in his 86 and Buttler, who made 80, hit three in a spellbinding batting performance to cruise into Sunday´s final in Melbourne with four overs to spare.
Hardik Pandya´s 33-ball 63 guided India to 168-6, but the total proved inadequate for an inspired opening pair, as England chase their second T20 crown after their 2010 triumph.
The PSL also shared a preview of the draft which included top players like Aaron Finch, Adil Rashid and Wanindu Hasaranga.
It must be noted that the draft is likely to take place in the third week of November, 2022.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has already revealed the pick order for the draft, where defending champions Lahore Qalandars will make the first pick.
Quetta Gladiators and Multan Sultans will have second and third picks. The fourth and fifth picks will be done by Karachi Kings and Islamabad United. Meanwhile, Peshawar Zalmi will make the sixth pick.
The next 17 rounds were decided through a special statistical tool.
