This year’s PSL 10 squad for Quetta Gladiators will be crucial. Rilee Rossouw has been appointed as the team’s captain, while Sarfaraz Ahmed will serve as the vice-captain. The PSL draft will be announced soon, where the remaining players for Quetta Gladiators will also be revealed.
Due to the clash between the dates of the IPL and PSL this year, it is difficult to determine which foreign players will choose between the two leagues. Since both leagues are happening around the same time, there is a possibility that some foreign players for Quetta Gladiators may opt for one league over the other.
Quetta Gladiators Squad 2025
Quetta Gladiators’ squad has always been formidable, with strong players like Rilee Rossouw, a dangerous batsman, and Mohammad Amir, a world-class fast bowler. Additionally, Sarfaraz Ahmed, an experienced wicketkeeper-batsman who has led Pakistan to numerous victories, adds significant strength to the team.
It will be interesting to see which players will be included in this year’s Quetta Gladiators squad and which players have already become part of the team.
According to PSL rules, each team selects its players in six categories, and players are paid based on the category they are placed in, considering their performance and experience. These categories are:
- Platinum
- Diamond
- Gold
- Silver
- Emerging
- Supplementary
Quetta Gladiators Players
| Players | Role | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Rilee Russouw (C) | Batsman | Platinum |
| Sherfane Rutherford | Batsman | Platinum |
| Mohammad Amir | Pacer | Platinum |
| Mohammad Wasim Jnr | Bowling Allrounder | Diamond |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | Allrounder | Diamond |
| Jason Roy | Batsman | Diamond |
| Mohammad Hasnain | Pacer | Gold |
| Abrar Ahmad | Mystery Spinner | Gold |
| Sarfaraz Ahmad | Wicketkeeper Batter | Gold |
| Will Smead | Batsman | Silver |
| Saud Shakeel | Batsman | Silver |
| Sajjad Ali Jnr | Batsman | Silver |
| Usman Qadir | Legspinner | Silver |
| Omair Bin Yousuf | Batsman | Silver |
| Adil Naz | Pacer | Emerging |
| Khawaja Mohammad Nafay | Batsman | Emerging |
| Akeal Hosein | Slow left-arm spinner | Supplementary |
| Sohail Khan | Pacer | Supplementary |
| Bismillah Khan | Wicketkeeper Batsman | Replacement |
| Laurie Evans | Batsman | Supplementary |
Batsman
- Rilee Russouw
- Sherfane Rutherford
- Jason RoyWill Smead
- Saud Shakeel
- Sajjad Ali Jnr
- Omair Bin Yousuf
- Laurie Evans
- Sarfraz Ahmad
Bowlers
- Mohammad Amir (Pacer)
- Mohammad Wasim Jnr (Bowling Allrounder)
- Mohammad Hasnain (Pacer)
- Abrar Ahmad (Mystery Spinner)
- Usman Qadir (Legspinner)
- Adil Naz (Pacer)
- Akeal Hosein (Slow left-arm spinner)
- Sohail Khan (Pacer)
All Rounder
- Mohammad Wasim Jnr (Bowling Allrounder)
- Wanindu Hasaranga (Allrounder)
Quetta Gladiators have always been a formidable team. From the very first season of PSL, Quetta has been dominating. They qualified for the final in the inaugural PSL 2016 season but were unable to win against Islamabad United. The following year, in PSL 2017, Quetta Gladiators reached the final again but lost to Peshawar Zalmi by 58 runs. However, this strong squad won the PSL title for the first time in 2019 by defeating Peshawar Zalmi by eight wickets.
Quetta Gladiators remains a highly dangerous team, and their management has consistently put together a formidable squad. Key players like Sarfaraz Ahmed and Rilee Rossouw are now part of the team and can lead the team to victory. On the other hand, Mohammad Amir is considered one of the best bowlers in the world and can dismiss any top player.
Quetta Gladiators Foreigner Players
| Players | Role | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Rilee Russouw | Batsman | South Africa |
| Sherfane Rutherford | Batsman | West Indies |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | Allrounder | Sri Lanka |
| Jason Roy | Batsman | England |
| Will Smead | Batsman | England |
| Akeal Hosein | Slow left-arm spinner | West Indies |
| Laurie Evans | Batsman | England |
In Quetta Gladiators, foreign players hold significant importance as each batsman and bowler can turn the tide of any match on their own. Rilee Rossouw, serving as both captain and opening batsman and Jason Roy, among other dangerous batsmen, are part of this team. The combination of these foreign players and local players creates a highly formidable squad.
The team consistently proves to be dominant over others each year. This year, Quetta Gladiators’ management remains hopeful that they will clinch the PSL 10 title.