PCB to Host PSL 2025 Draft in Pakistan
The 10th edition of the Pakistan Super League is set to start on April 8 next year, and the dates for the PSL draft have been announced. The PSL 10 draft, scheduled for January 11, has yet to reveal its venue location. Likely, the PSL 10 draft will also be held in Pakistan this year. According to sources, the draft will either take place in Karachi or Lahore.
When the draft dates were announced last week, reports suggested that the PCB wanted to hold the PSL 10 draft in England or Dubai to gain more reach for the league. However, in a recent meeting, this proposal was put on hold, with discussions highlighting that this is not the right time to move the PSL 10 draft abroad. Therefore, it has now been almost confirmed that the PSL 10 draft will be held in Pakistan. Initially, reports were suggesting the draft might take place in Dubai or another country, but after this update, it seems unlikely.
For all fans eagerly anticipating the PSL 10 draft, it can now be confirmed that the draft will take place in Pakistan on January 11. The only remaining decision is whether it will be held in Karachi or Lahore. Additionally, all matches of PSL 10 will be hosted in Pakistan. Although the PCB initially wanted to organize a few matches abroad, due to various reasons, all PSL matches will now be held in Pakistan.
The player registration window is now open, and all franchises are registering their players. It was expected that the list of foreign players registered for the PSL draft would be announced today, December 17, but it seems unlikely. However, the category levels will be opened on the upcoming Tuesday, and international players will be announced within this month.
This year is expected to be challenging for the PSL journey as it clashes with the ICC Champions Trophy and the IPL. Many top players are prioritizing the IPL over the PSL during this period, which will directly impact the PSL 10 draft and the league itself. Nonetheless, the PCB is making every effort to ensure that PSL 10 surpasses all previous seasons in popularity and reach.