PCB reveals foreign players Gold category list ahead of PSL 10 draft

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) officially unveiled the list of foreign players in the Gold category for the upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10 player draft.

The Gold category features a dynamic mix of talent from across the globe, including players from Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, Canada, England, Ireland, Italy, Namibia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Scotland, South Africa, Sri Lanka, UAE, USA, West Indies and Zimbabwe. 

These international stars are set to compete for a spot in one of the PSL franchises for the upcoming season.

Meanwhile, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) unveiled a revised pick order for the upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10 draft.

The previous three Platinum categories have been consolidated into two, while the number of Diamond categories has been reduced from three to one.

Additionally, the Gold categories have been trimmed from three to two, and the Silver categories have been reduced from five to three.

In terms of draft pick order, Lahore Qalandars have secured the first pick in the Platinum 1 category, followed by Karachi Kings, Quetta Gladiators, Peshawar Zalmi, Multan Sultans, and Islamabad United.

Meanwhile, Quetta Gladiators will kick off the Platinum 2 category with the first pick, followed by Karachi Kings.

The PCB also confirmed the revised schedule and venue for the PSL 10 player draft, which is now set to take place on January 13 at Huzuri Bagh in Lahore at 12:30 PM (Pakistan Standard Time).

The event, originally scheduled for Gwadar, Balochistan, was relocated due to "unforeseen logistical challenges."

Additionally, the PCB announced that Gwadar will play a key role in the PSL 2025 Trophy Tour, with the picturesque city set to host one of the tour's stops across Pakistan.