Gold Category Foreign Players For HBL PSL 2025 Draft
The Pakistan Cricket Board has officially unveiled the roster of international players in the Gold category for the much-anticipated HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL 10 draft). Featuring a remarkable blend of talent from across the cricketing globe. Here is a Gold Category Foreign Players For HBL PSL 2025 Draft.
Check: PSL 2025 Schedule
Foreign Players Gold Category List
Category | Details |
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Gold Category Players | Includes players from Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, Canada, England, Ireland, Italy, Namibia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Scotland, South Africa, Sri Lanka, UAE, USA, West Indies, Zimbabwe. |
The Gold category includes cricketers from Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, Canada, England, Ireland, Italy, Namibia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Scotland, South Africa, Sri Lanka, UAE, USA, West Indies, and Zimbabwe. These players are poised to add significant value to the league, vying for spots in one of the six PSL franchises.
Country | Player Names |
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Afghanistan | Dawlat Zadran, Dawood Ahmadzai, Fareed Malik, Faridoon Dawoodzai, Gulbadin Naib, Hashmatullah Shahidi, |
Australia | Baxter Holt, Ben Cutting, Peter Hatzoglou, Thomas Kelly, Tom Rogers |
Bangladesh | Litton Das, Mahedi Hasan, Mahmudullah Riyad, Muktar Ali, Musaddek Hossain, Nahid Rana, |
Canada | Aaron Johnson, Hamza Tariq, Jeremy Gordon, Kaleem Sana |
England | Benny Howell, Chris Wood, George Garton, Nathan Sowter, Ross Whiteley, Tom Moores, William Smeed |
Ireland | Andrew Balbirnie, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Ross Adair |
Italy | Joe Burns, Thomas Draca |
Netherlands | Aryan Dutt, Michael Levitt, Scott Edwards, Tim Pringle |
New Zealand | Brett Hampton, Cameron Fletcher, Chad Bowes, Cole McConchie, Doug Bracewell, Josh Clarkson, |
South Africa | Beuran Hendricks, Beyers Swanepoel, Daryn Dupavillon, Dayyaan Galiem, Duanne Olivier, Eathan Bosch, |
Sri Lanka | Asitha Fernando, Chamindu Wijesinghe, Dilshan Madushanka, Dinesh Chandimal, Dinura Kalupahana, |
USA | Aaron Jones, Ali Khan, Hassan Khan, Nitish Kumar, Nosthush Kenjige, Saiteja Mukkamalla |
West Indies | Alick Athanaze, Amir Jangoo, Ashmead Nedd, Chadwick Walton, Gudakesh Motie, Jedidah Blades, |
Zimbabwe | Dion Myers, Nicholas Welch, Sean Williams |
Streamlined Player Categories
For PSL 10, the PCB has introduced changes to the draft format, optimizing the player categories:
- The Platinum categories have been reduced from three to two.
- Diamond categories have been cut down from three to one.
- Gold categories now stand at two instead of three.
- Silver categories have been trimmed from five to three.
This refined structure aims to enhance the competitiveness and strategic planning for team selections.
Revised Draft Pick Order
The draft pick order has also been reshuffled to maintain balance and excitement among the franchises.
- Platinum 1 Category:
- Lahore Qalandars have secured the coveted first pick, followed by Karachi Kings, Quetta Gladiators, Peshawar Zalmi, Multan Sultans, and Islamabad United.
- Platinum 2 Category:
- Quetta Gladiators will initiate proceedings, with Karachi Kings picking second.
Key Event Details
The PSL 10-player draft will occur on January 13, 2025, at Huzuri Bagh, Lahore, starting at 12:30 PM (PST). Initially planned for Gwadar, Balochistan, the venue was relocated due to unforeseen logistical challenges. However, Gwadar will remain an integral part of the league, serving as a highlight of the PSL 2025 Trophy Tour, showcasing the regionโs stunning landscape as a celebration of cricket.
A Global Cricketing Affair
As the PSL gears up for its landmark 10th season, including diverse international talent in the Gold category underscores the leagueโs global appeal. Fans eagerly await the action-packed competition, with these players promising to bring flair, skill, and entertainment to one of the worldโs premier T20 tournaments.