The Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 season draft has been rescheduled from the originally planned date, according to the latest news reports. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has delayed it by two days to accommodate the production team and broadcasters for preparation due to the weather forecast.
The tenth edition of the Pakistan Super League is scheduled for the April-May window due to the Pakistan Cricket Board co-hosting the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in February-March. Notably, the PCB had opened registration for overseas players in December to add their names to the drafting process.
Rescheduled Pakistan Super League 2025 Season Draft Date Confirmed
The PSL draft was initially scheduled for January 11 in Gwadar, Balochistan. However, the draft date has been rescheduled to January 13 in Lahore due to a weather forecast. The two-day postponement will provide extra time for the production team and broadcasters to make necessary preparations.
A rehearsal for the draft will take place on January 12. The event will be held at Bara Dari in Lahore, with PSL management prioritizing a smooth and well-organized process. An official announcement confirming the new draft date is expected shortly.
PSL Management Keen to Organize Draft Efficiently – Qadir Khawaja
Samaa TV journalist Qadir Khawaja confirmed the postponement of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 draft date. Khawaja stated that the PSL management is aiming to ensure the event is well-organized.
“Exclusive: The drafting date of Pakistan Super League Season 10 has been changed. The drafting of Pakistan Super League Season 10 is now likely to be held in Lahore on January 13, the rehearsal of the PSL drafting ceremony will be held on January 12,” Qadir Khawaja wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter) (Translated to English from Urdu).
“The date of PSL drafting is being changed due to the forecast of rain. Being two days ahead has given more time to the production and broadcasters to prepare. The PSL management changed the date due to rain on January 11. The new date of PSL drafting is expected to be announced soon, the PSL management is keen to organize the drafting in a good manner, the ceremony will be held in Baradari. #PakistanCricket #PSL10,” he added.
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فاختہ نے بتایا ہے کہ پاکستان سپر لیگ سیزن 10 کی ڈرافٹنگ کی تاریخ تبدیل کردی گئی. پاکستان سپر لیگ سیزن 10 کی ڈرافٹنگ اب 13 جنوری کو لاہور میں ہونے کا امکان ہے، پی ایس ایل ڈرافٹنگ تقریب کی ریہرسل 12 جنوری کو ہوگی.بارش کی پیش گوئی کی وجہ سے پی ایس ایل ڈرافٹنگ کی تاریخ کو…— Qadir Khawaja (@iamqadirkhawaja) January 7, 2025
The Pakistan Super League 2025 to Overlap with the Indian Premier League
The Pakistan Super League 2025 will overlap with the Indian Premier League (IPL), giving the PCB-run tournament the opportunity to feature some high-profile international players who were unsold in the 2024 IPL Mega Auction. Big names could join the PSL, but some players may not be tempted due to the salary caps.
Notable players who have registered for the PSL draft include former Australian opener David Warner, retired New Zealand pacer Tim Southee, and Bangladesh’s Shakib Al Hasan and Mustafizur Rahman. More than 80 players have expressed interest in joining the PSL draft.
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