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PSL 2025: Shane Watson Betrays Quetta Gladiators, Rejects Head Coach Role

PSL 2025: Quetta Gladiators have faced a massive blow ahead of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025. Head coach Shane Watson won't be part of the team for the next edition of the league due to the change in the schedule of the tournament, which is played during the February-March window every year.

This comes as a massive surprise because Shane Watson has been long associated with the Quetta Gladiators. He played as a player for the team for a long time before taking over the head coach role of the team ahead of the 2024 edition of the Pakistan Super League.

Watson won't be continuing as the head coach because of his pre-signed long-term agreements. The development was confirmed by the Quetta Gladiators on their social media account, saying the former Australian player has been the lucky charm for the team.

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Quetta Gladiators Head Coach Shane Watson will not be able to continue as Head Coach with the franchise for HBL PSL season 10 as the league's window got changed - Franchise statement

The statement read: "Quetta Gladiators Head Coach Shane Watson will not be able to continue as Head Coach with the franchise for HBL PSL season 10 as the league's window got changed which will be affecting his pre-signed long-term agreements.

"Watson has been a lucky charm for the franchise as the Gladiators won the PSL title when he came to Pakistan as a player while QG qualified for the play-off stage after a wait of four long years as soon as Watson took charge of the team."

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Quetta Gladiators will always be indebted to Shane Watson for his outstanding contribution both as a player and head coach - Franchise owner Nadeem Omar

Quetta Gladiators owner Nadeem Omar also talked about the development, saying that they will be indebted for Watson's contribution to the team. He also wished him luck for his future assignments and said:

"Quetta Gladiators will always be indebted to Shane Watson for his outstanding contribution both as a player and head coach. The Gladiators are known throughout the world because of certain superstars who have represented our franchise and Shane is on top of that list.

"We wish Shane all the very best for his future assignments and I have no doubt that he will be one of the most sought after coaches in world cricket."

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Shane Watson played a huge role in Quetta Gladiators, and Sarfaraz Ahmed is likely to be the head coach

Watson played a huge role in Quetta Gladiators winning the PSL title in 2019. He was at his best with the bat as he had 430 runs throughout the season to bag the ‘Player of the Tournament’ award. Under his guidance last year, the team reached the playoffs, losing in an eliminator.

With Watson parting ways with the franchise, there have been several reports that claimed that the Quetta Gladiators are likely to rope in Sarfaraz Ahmed as the coach. The batter was unsold in the draft and now will be taking the coaching role of the team.

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Multan Sultans Owner Ali Tareen Saves Ihsanullah's Career After PSL 2025 Snub

PSL 2025: Pakistan fast bowler Ihsanullah has been in the headlines for the past few days after being overlooked for the upcoming Pakistan Super League 2025 (PSL 2025). Ihsanullah was not picked by any franchise, not even his former team, Multan Sultans, at the recent PSL Player Draft 2025.

Following his exclusion, the Pakistani pacer could not contain his emotions and expressed his outburst during the live interview, where he slammed the Multan Sultans owner, Ali Tareen, for not supporting him and said that he will never play in the Pakistan Super League (PSL).

However, days after the PSL Draft 2025, Ihsanullah took a surprising U-turn as he started singing praise for the Multan Sultans owner after being offered a much-needed opportunity by the franchise. The right-arm pacer will represent JDW in the upcoming President's Cup Grade Two tournament.

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Ihsanullah’s emotional outburst turns to gratefulness as Multan Sultans offer opportunity

On Wednesday, January 15, Ali Tareen reached out to Ihsanullah and offered him this opportunity. The Multan Sultans have shown unwavering support to the talented bowler by allowing him to play for their departmental team JDW in the President's Cup Grade Two tournament in April-May.

With this collaboration, the Pakistani bowler would be able to use Multan Sultans’ state-of-the-art facilities, helping him regain his fitness and form ahead of the domestic tournament in order to bring him back for the upcoming season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL).

Under the expert guidance of fast bowling coach Catherine Dalton, Ihsanullah will train at the Multan Sultans Academy in Lodhran. After getting extended support from the PSL franchise, the pace bowler expressed his gratitude to the owner, Ali Tareen, and the team.

The pacer was quoted as saying by Geo Super TV: “Multan Sultans have always supported me, and I am grateful for their continuous backing.”

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We will provide all possible support to restore his full fitness and form: Ali Tareen

Meanwhile, Tareen highlighted Ihsanullah's immense value to both the Multan Sultans and the country and promised that the PSL franchise is fully committed to helping him regain his fitness and form.

The franchise owner also praised the young pacer’s rare talent, saying that fast bowlers like Ihsanullah are a once-in-a-generation find, and they will help him develop into a world-class player.

Ali Tareen stated, “Ihsanullah is an asset to us and this country. We will provide all possible support to restore his full fitness and form. Fast bowlers like Ihsanullah are born once in a generation. He needs protection, and the Multan Sultans are committed to assisting the PCB in nurturing and developing world-class talent.”

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My statement was influenced by emotions: Ihsanullah on his PSL retirement

On the other hand, the Pakistani pacer reversed his retirement decision from the Pakistan Super League within 24 hours, saying he made that statement out of emotions.

He stated, “It’s just that you know the franchises did not pick me, and I was irked by masses and my family, so that’s why I made the decision emotionally. I would not make that decision again.”

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PSL 2025: Shane Watson Betrays Quetta Gladiators, Rejects Head Coach Role

PSL 2025: Quetta Gladiators have faced a massive blow ahead of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025. Head coach Shane Watson won't be part of the team for the next edition of the league due to the change in the schedule of the tournament, which is played during the February-March window every year.

This comes as a massive surprise because Shane Watson has been long associated with the Quetta Gladiators. He played as a player for the team for a long time before taking over the head coach role of the team ahead of the 2024 edition of the Pakistan Super League.

Watson won't be continuing as the head coach because of his pre-signed long-term agreements. The development was confirmed by the Quetta Gladiators on their social media account, saying the former Australian player has been the lucky charm for the team.

Read Also: AUS vs ENG Dream11 Prediction T20 World Cup

Quetta Gladiators Head Coach Shane Watson will not be able to continue as Head Coach with the franchise for HBL PSL season 10 as the league's window got changed - Franchise statement

The statement read: "Quetta Gladiators Head Coach Shane Watson will not be able to continue as Head Coach with the franchise for HBL PSL season 10 as the league's window got changed which will be affecting his pre-signed long-term agreements.

"Watson has been a lucky charm for the franchise as the Gladiators won the PSL title when he came to Pakistan as a player while QG qualified for the play-off stage after a wait of four long years as soon as Watson took charge of the team."

Read Also: AUS vs IND Dream11 Prediction T20 World Cup

Quetta Gladiators will always be indebted to Shane Watson for his outstanding contribution both as a player and head coach - Franchise owner Nadeem Omar

Quetta Gladiators owner Nadeem Omar also talked about the development, saying that they will be indebted for Watson's contribution to the team. He also wished him luck for his future assignments and said:

"Quetta Gladiators will always be indebted to Shane Watson for his outstanding contribution both as a player and head coach. The Gladiators are known throughout the world because of certain superstars who have represented our franchise and Shane is on top of that list.

"We wish Shane all the very best for his future assignments and I have no doubt that he will be one of the most sought after coaches in world cricket."

Read Also: AUS vs SCO 3rd T20I Dream11 Prediction

Shane Watson played a huge role in Quetta Gladiators, and Sarfaraz Ahmed is likely to be the head coach

Watson played a huge role in Quetta Gladiators winning the PSL title in 2019. He was at his best with the bat as he had 430 runs throughout the season to bag the ‘Player of the Tournament’ award. Under his guidance last year, the team reached the playoffs, losing in an eliminator.

With Watson parting ways with the franchise, there have been several reports that claimed that the Quetta Gladiators are likely to rope in Sarfaraz Ahmed as the coach. The batter was unsold in the draft and now will be taking the coaching role of the team.

Read Also: AUS vs BAN Dream11 Prediction T20 World Cup

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Pakistan Super League to go to USA

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is reportedly looking to expand the Pakistan Super League (PSL) by including the United States of America (USA) in its future plans. According to the latest news reports, two American investors have shown interest in acquiring two new teams for the Pakistan Super League. The Pakistan Super League aims to establish itself as the second largest franchise-based…

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Pakistan Super League to go to USA

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is reportedly looking to expand the Pakistan Super League (PSL) by including the United States of America (USA) in its future plans. According to the latest news reports, two American investors have shown interest in acquiring two new teams for the Pakistan Super League. The Pakistan Super League aims to establish itself as the second largest franchise-based…

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Pakistan Super League to go to the US

The Pakistani Cricket Committee (PCB) is reportedly considering the expansion of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) including the United States of America (USA) in its future plans. According to the latest news, two US investors have shown interest in buying two new teams for Pakistan’s Super League. Pakistan’s Super League aims to establish himself as the second most important franchise cricket…

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Who will be the new captain for Quetta Gladiators?

Listen to article After a series of disappointing seasons in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), the Quetta Gladiators have opted for a change in leadership. According to sources, the franchise has named Saud Shakeel as their captain for the upcoming PSL 2025 season, following a comprehensive review of their team strategy. The Gladiators, who won the PSL title in 2019, have decided to hand the…

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James Vince, No Objection Certificates and PSL: Why are ECB and county cricketers clashing over T20 leagues? | Cricket News

Hampshire’s James Vince has left red-ball cricket for 2025 to take up a lucrative contract with Pakistan in the Super League, with the ECB making it clear they will clamp down on players seeking franchise T20 contracts while on red-ball contracts with their countries. Vince’s move comes as the ECB and county players are embroiled in a dispute over the governing body’s new No Objection Certificate…

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Here is the list of players who were not sold in the 2025 IPL auction but were selected in the PSL Draft

In a surprising turn of events, many top cricketers have gone Unsold in IPL 2025 auction they have found new opportunities in Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 the draft held on January 13, 2025. The draft, which took place in Lahore, showed a strong demand for players that were being ignored by the IPL franchises, reflecting the competitiveness of the PSL. Unsold IPL players make their mark in…

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[ad_1] LAHORE: All six franchises of the HBL Pakistan Super League completed their respective squads for the 10th edition during the players’ draft ceremony held here at the historical Hazuri Bagh, Lahore Fort on Monday. New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell became the first pick of the coming season when two-time winners Lahore Qalandars picked him to strengthen their batting order. Mitchell will make his PSL debut this year. New Zealand’s batting maestro Kane Williamson was one of the prominent signings by Karachi Kings in the supplementary round one. Former Australian opener David Warner was picked by Kings as they made use of the second pick in the first Platinum round. Warner, with 12,727 T20 runs in 392 T20 matches under his belt, will also be among the PSL debutants. Peshawar Zalmi used the right to match option for English cricketer Tom Kohler-Cadmore, who was picked by Quetta Gladiators. Kohler-Cadmore has represented Zalmi in the last four PSL seasons. Gladiators then took New Zealand’s Mark Chapman, who has played 81 T20 Internationals. New Zealand’s Michael Bracewell and Matthew Short of Australia were the last two picks in the Platinum one round as they were gleaned by Multan Sultans and Islamabad United, respectively. In the Platinum round two, Quetta Gladiators and Karachi Kings had two picks each. Gladiators used their wild card pick option to snare all-rounder Faheem Ashraf. Aggressive Kiwi opener Finn Allen, 25, was the other player Quetta picked in this round. Karachi Kings strengthened their pace arsenal as they went for New Zealand pacer Adam Milne as their first pick of the Platinum two round and followed it up by using wild card on fast bowler Abbas Afridi. The Diamond round of picks saw Peshawar Zalmi, Islamabad United and Lahore Qalandars bag quality overseas talent in South African Corbin Bosch, Jason Holder of West Indies and Sri Lanka’s Kusal Perera, respectively. Peshawar Zalmi topped up their pace stocks by picking Bangladesh’s Nahid Rana in the Gold category round one. In the same category, Islamabad United picked Aussie fast bowler Ben Dwarshuis who will join compatriots Riley Meredith and Short on the United roster. In the Silver category round three Bangladesh spinner Rishad Hossain was roped in by Qalandars. In a first, Andries Gous of the United States made it to the PSL 2025. He will turn up for Islamabad United. Multan Sultans added Irish pacer Josh Little and West Indies’ spinner Gudakesh Motie to their side during this round. In the supplementary round one, Kings’ other overseas picks include Afghanistan’s Mohammad Nabi, Warner and Bangladesh’s Litton Das. West Indies’ Johnson Charles, England’s Tom Curran, Kusal Mendis of Sri Lanka and West Indies’ pacer Alzarri Joseph were bagged by Sultans, Qalandars, Gladiators and Zalmi, respectively in supplementary round one. In round two, Sam Billings of England was snared by Qalandars who used the right to match card against defending champions Islamabad United, who later added South African batter Rassie van der Dussen to their squad. Quetta Gladiators made a strong pick in the Supp­lementary round two bagging Australia’s Sean Abbott while Shai Hope of West Indies was taken by Sultans. Former Pakistan skipper and all-rounder Shoaib Malik, who is going to feature in his tenth consecutive PSL edition, was procured by Quetta Gladiators in the Supplementary round three. Among the two Emerging rounds of picks, notable selections were Hasan Nawaz (Gladiators) and Maaz Sadaqat (Zalmi). Spinner Saad Masood was taken by Islamabad United while Hunain Shah returned to the same franchise. Pacer Ubaid Shah was picked by Sultans. Final squads: ISLAMABAD UNITED: Matthew Short, Naseem Shah, Shadab Khan (all Platinum); Imad Wasim (mentor); Azam Khan, Jason Holder (both Diamond); Ben Dwarhuis, Salman Irshad, Salman Ali Agha (Brand Ambassador) and Haider Ali (all Gold); Andries Gous, Colin Munro, Muhammad Nawaz and Rumman Raees (all Silver); Hunain Shah, Saad Masood (both Emerging); Supplementary: Riley Meredith, Rassie van der Dussen MULTAN SULTANS: Michael Bracewell, Mohammad Rizwan, Usama Mir (all Platinum), David Willey (mentor), Iftikhar Ahmed (Brand Ambassador), Usman Khan (all Diamond); Chris Jordan, Kamran Ghulam and Mohammad Hasnain (all Gold); Akif Javed, Gudakesh Motie, Josh Little, Faisal Akram and Tayyab Tahir (all Silver); Ubaid Shah and Shahid Aziz (both Emerging); Supplementary: Johnson Charles, Mohammad Amir Barki, Shai Hope and Yasir Khan PESHAWAR ZALMI: Babar Azam, Saim Ayub, Tom Kohler-Cadmore (all Platinum); Corbin Bosch, Mohammad Ali and Mohammad Haris (all Diamond); Abdul Samad, Hussain Talat and Nahid Rana (all Gold); Arif Yaqoob, Najeebullah Zadran, Max Bryant, Mehran Mumtaz and Sufyan Moqim (Brand Ambassador) (all silver); Ali Raza, Maaz Sadaqat (both Emerging); Supplementary: Ahmed Daniyal, Alzarri Joseph. QUETTA GLADIATORS: Faheem Ashraf, Finn Allen, Mark Chapman (Platinum); Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Amir (mentor), Rilee Rossouw (all Diamond); Akeal Hosein, Saud Shakeel (Brand Ambassador), Mohammad Wasim Jnr (all Gold); Haseebullah Khan, Khawaja Mohammad Nafay, Kyle Jamieson, Khurram Shahzad and Usman Tariq (all Silver); Mohammad Zeeshan, Hasan Nawaz (both Emerging); Supplementary: Danish Aziz, Kusal Mendis, Sean Abbott, Shoaib Malik KARACHI KINGS: Adam Milne, David Warner, Mohammad Abbas Afridi (all Platinum); Hasan Ali, James Vince, Khushdil Shah (all Diamond); Aamir Jamal, Muhammad Irfan Khan and Shan Masood (all Gold); Arafat Minhas (Brand Ambassador), Litton Das, Mir Hamza, Tim Seifert and Zahid Mehmood (all Silver); Fawad Ali, Riazullah (both Emerging); Supplementary: Kane Williamson, Mohammad Nabi, Omair Bin Yousuf, Mirza Mamoon LAHORE QALANDARS: Daryl Mitchell, Fakhar Zaman and Shaheen Shah Afridi (all Platinum); Haris Rauf (Brand Ambassador), Kusal Perera, Sikandar Raza (all Diamond); Abdullah Shafique, Jahandad Khan and Zaman Khan (all Gold); Asif Afridi, Asif Ali, David Wiese, Muhammad Akhlaq and Rishad Hossain (all Silver); Mohammad Azab, Momin Qamar (both Emerging); Supplementary: Mohammad Naeem, Sam Billings, Salman Ali Mirza, Tom Curran. 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Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 All Teams and Squads

PSL 2025 Full Squad: The 10th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) is to be played from 8 April to 19 May. Like the IPL, there are no auctions in PSL, but players are selected here through draft.

The PSL 2025 Player Draft took place in Lahore on January 13, 2025, in which all six franchises made their selections. A total of 116 players from 10 countries were selected in this draft.

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The most surprising thing is that David Warner, Kane Williamson, Alzari Joseph and Daryl Mitchell were not sold in the IPL 2025 auction, but these high profile players are going to make their debut in this league. So let's know about all the teams and squads of PSL 2025.

PSL 2025 Team List

Islamabad United

Multan Sultans

Peshawar Zalmi

Quetta Gladiators

Karachi Kings

Lahore Qalandars

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1. Islamabad United Squad for PSL 2025

Platinum: Matthew Short, Naseem Shah, Shadab Khan.

Diamond: Imad Wasim (Mentor), Azam Khan, Jason Holder.

Gold: Ben Dwarshuis, Salman Irshad, Salman Ali Agha (Brand Ambassador), Haider Ali.

Silver: Andris Goss, Colin Munro, Mohammad Nawaz, Rumman Raees.

Emerging: Hunain Shah, Saad Masood.

Supplementary: Riley Meredith, Rassi van der Dussen.

2. Multan Sultans Squad for PSL 2025

Platinum: Michael Bracewell, Mohammad Rizwan, Usama Mir.

Diamond: David Willey (Mentor),Iftikhar Ahm ed (Brand Ambassador), Usman Khan.

Gold: Chris Jordan, Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Hasnain.

Silver: Aqif Javed, Gudakesh Moti, Josh Little, Faisal Akram, Tayyab Tahir.

Emerging: Ubaid Shah, Shahid Aziz.

Supplementary: Johnson Charles, Mohammad Aamir Barki, Shai Hope, Yasir Khan.

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3. Peshawar Zalmi Squad for PSL 2025

Platinum: Babar Azam, Sam Ayub, Tom Kohler-Cadmore.

Diamond: Corbin Bosch, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Haris.

Gold: Abdul Samad, Hussain Talat, Nahid Rana.

Silver: Arif Yaqoob, Najibullah Zadran, Max Bryant, Mehran Mumtaz, Sufyan Moqim (Brand Ambassador).

Emerging: Ali Raza, Maaz Sadaqat.

Supplementary: Ahmad Daniyal, Alzari Joseph.

4. Quetta Gladiators Squad for PSL 2025

Platinum: Faheem Ashraf, Finn Allen, Mark Chapman.

Diamond: Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Amir (Mentor), Riley Russo.

Gold: Akeel Hosein, Saud Shakeel (Brand Ambassador), Mohammad Wasim Jr.

Silver: Haseebullah Khan, Khwaja Muhammad Nafe, Kyle Jamieson, Khurram Shahzad, Usman Tariq.

Emerging: Mohammad Zeeshan, Hasan Nawaz.

Supplementary: Danish Aziz, Kusal Mendis, Sean Abbott, Shoaib Malik.

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5. Karachi Kings Squad for PSL 2025

Platinum: Adam Milne, David Warner, Mohammad Abbas Afridi.

Diamond: Hasan Ali, James Vince, Khushdil Shah.

Gold: Aamir Jamal, Mohammad Irfan Khan, Shan Masood.

Silver: Arafat Minhas (Brand Ambassador), Liton Das, Mir Hamza, Tim Seifert, Zahid Mahmood.

Emerging: Fawad Ali, Riyyazullah.

Supplementary: Kane Williamson, Mohammad Nabi, Umair Bin Yousuf, Mirza Mamun.

6. Lahore Qalandars Squad for PSL 2025

Platinum: Daryl Mitchell, Fakhar Zaman, Shaheen Shah Afridi.

Diamond: Haris Rauf (Brand Ambassador), Kusal Perera, Sikandar Raza.

Gold: Abdullah Shafiq, Jahandad Khan, Zaman Khan.

Silver: Asif Afridi, Asif Ali, David Wiese, Mohammad Akhlaq, Rishad Hussain.

Emerging: Mohammad Azab, Momin Qamar.

Supplementary: Mohammad Naeem, Sam Billings, Salman Ali Mirza, Tom Curran.

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James Vince, No Objection Certificates and the PSL: Why are the ECB and county cricketers clashing over T20 leagues? | Cricket News

Hampshire's James Vince has left red-ball cricket for 2025 to take up a lucrative contract with Pakistan in the Super League, with the ECB making it clear they will clamp down on players seeking franchise T20 contracts while on red-ball contracts with their countries. Vince's move comes as the ECB and county players are embroiled in a dispute over the governing body's new no-objection certificate…

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James Vince, No Objection Certificates and the PSL: Why are the ECB and county cricketers clashing over T20 leagues? | Cricket News

Hampshire's James Vince has left red-ball cricket for 2025 to take up a lucrative contract with Pakistan in the Super League, with the ECB making it clear they will clamp down on players seeking franchise T20 contracts while on red-ball contracts with their countries. Vince's move comes as the ECB and county players are embroiled in a dispute over the governing body's new no-objection certificate…

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Star players won't be financial burden

KARACHI: The inclusion of key foreign stars in the HBL PSL will not burden the franchise owners financially. The PCB will pay $100,000 per player from allocated funds. Before the draft, the cricket board shared a list of foreign stars with franchises, with special notes mentioned for some players. David Warner’s minimum fee was set at $300,000, and Karachi Kings selected him, making him the most…

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[ad_1] LAHORE: All six franchises of the HBL Pakistan Super League completed their respective squads for the 10th edition during the players’ draft ceremony held here at the historical Hazuri Bagh, Lahore Fort on Monday. New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell became the first pick of the coming season when two-time winners Lahore Qalandars picked him to strengthen their batting order. Mitchell will make his PSL debut this year. New Zealand’s batting maestro Kane Williamson was one of the prominent signings by Karachi Kings in the supplementary round one. Former Australian opener David Warner was picked by Kings as they made use of the second pick in the first Platinum round. Warner, with 12,727 T20 runs in 392 T20 matches under his belt, will also be among the PSL debutants. Peshawar Zalmi used the right to match option for English cricketer Tom Kohler-Cadmore, who was picked by Quetta Gladiators. Kohler-Cadmore has represented Zalmi in the last four PSL seasons. Gladiators then took New Zealand’s Mark Chapman, who has played 81 T20 Internationals. New Zealand’s Michael Bracewell and Matthew Short of Australia were the last two picks in the Platinum one round as they were gleaned by Multan Sultans and Islamabad United, respectively. In the Platinum round two, Quetta Gladiators and Karachi Kings had two picks each. Gladiators used their wild card pick option to snare all-rounder Faheem Ashraf. Aggressive Kiwi opener Finn Allen, 25, was the other player Quetta picked in this round. Karachi Kings strengthened their pace arsenal as they went for New Zealand pacer Adam Milne as their first pick of the Platinum two round and followed it up by using wild card on fast bowler Abbas Afridi. The Diamond round of picks saw Peshawar Zalmi, Islamabad United and Lahore Qalandars bag quality overseas talent in South African Corbin Bosch, Jason Holder of West Indies and Sri Lanka’s Kusal Perera, respectively. Peshawar Zalmi topped up their pace stocks by picking Bangladesh’s Nahid Rana in the Gold category round one. In the same category, Islamabad United picked Aussie fast bowler Ben Dwarshuis who will join compatriots Riley Meredith and Short on the United roster. In the Silver category round three Bangladesh spinner Rishad Hossain was roped in by Qalandars. In a first, Andries Gous of the United States made it to the PSL 2025. He will turn up for Islamabad United. Multan Sultans added Irish pacer Josh Little and West Indies’ spinner Gudakesh Motie to their side during this round. In the supplementary round one, Kings’ other overseas picks include Afghanistan’s Mohammad Nabi, Warner and Bangladesh’s Litton Das. West Indies’ Johnson Charles, England’s Tom Curran, Kusal Mendis of Sri Lanka and West Indies’ pacer Alzarri Joseph were bagged by Sultans, Qalandars, Gladiators and Zalmi, respectively in supplementary round one. In round two, Sam Billings of England was snared by Qalandars who used the right to match card against defending champions Islamabad United, who later added South African batter Rassie van der Dussen to their squad. Quetta Gladiators made a strong pick in the Supp­lementary round two bagging Australia’s Sean Abbott while Shai Hope of West Indies was taken by Sultans. Former Pakistan skipper and all-rounder Shoaib Malik, who is going to feature in his tenth consecutive PSL edition, was procured by Quetta Gladiators in the Supplementary round three. Among the two Emerging rounds of picks, notable selections were Hasan Nawaz (Gladiators) and Maaz Sadaqat (Zalmi). Spinner Saad Masood was taken by Islamabad United while Hunain Shah returned to the same franchise. Pacer Ubaid Shah was picked by Sultans. Final squads: ISLAMABAD UNITED: Matthew Short, Naseem Shah, Shadab Khan (all Platinum); Imad Wasim (mentor); Azam Khan, Jason Holder (both Diamond); Ben Dwarhuis, Salman Irshad, Salman Ali Agha (Brand Ambassador) and Haider Ali (all Gold); Andries Gous, Colin Munro, Muhammad Nawaz and Rumman Raees (all Silver); Hunain Shah, Saad Masood (both Emerging); Supplementary: Riley Meredith, Rassie van der Dussen MULTAN SULTANS: Michael Bracewell, Mohammad Rizwan, Usama Mir (all Platinum), David Willey (mentor), Iftikhar Ahmed (Brand Ambassador), Usman Khan (all Diamond); Chris Jordan, Kamran Ghulam and Mohammad Hasnain (all Gold); Akif Javed, Gudakesh Motie, Josh Little, Faisal Akram and Tayyab Tahir (all Silver); Ubaid Shah and Shahid Aziz (both Emerging); Supplementary: Johnson Charles, Mohammad Amir Barki, Shai Hope and Yasir Khan PESHAWAR ZALMI: Babar Azam, Saim Ayub, Tom Kohler-Cadmore (all Platinum); Corbin Bosch, Mohammad Ali and Mohammad Haris (all Diamond); Abdul Samad, Hussain Talat and Nahid Rana (all Gold); Arif Yaqoob, Najeebullah Zadran, Max Bryant, Mehran Mumtaz and Sufyan Moqim (Brand Ambassador) (all silver); Ali Raza, Maaz Sadaqat (both Emerging); Supplementary: Ahmed Daniyal, Alzarri Joseph. QUETTA GLADIATORS: Faheem Ashraf, Finn Allen, Mark Chapman (Platinum); Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Amir (mentor), Rilee Rossouw (all Diamond); Akeal Hosein, Saud Shakeel (Brand Ambassador), Mohammad Wasim Jnr (all Gold); Haseebullah Khan, Khawaja Mohammad Nafay, Kyle Jamieson, Khurram Shahzad and Usman Tariq (all Silver); Mohammad Zeeshan, Hasan Nawaz (both Emerging); Supplementary: Danish Aziz, Kusal Mendis, Sean Abbott, Shoaib Malik KARACHI KINGS: Adam Milne, David Warner, Mohammad Abbas Afridi (all Platinum); Hasan Ali, James Vince, Khushdil Shah (all Diamond); Aamir Jamal, Muhammad Irfan Khan and Shan Masood (all Gold); Arafat Minhas (Brand Ambassador), Litton Das, Mir Hamza, Tim Seifert and Zahid Mehmood (all Silver); Fawad Ali, Riazullah (both Emerging); Supplementary: Kane Williamson, Mohammad Nabi, Omair Bin Yousuf, Mirza Mamoon LAHORE QALANDARS: Daryl Mitchell, Fakhar Zaman and Shaheen Shah Afridi (all Platinum); Haris Rauf (Brand Ambassador), Kusal Perera, Sikandar Raza (all Diamond); Abdullah Shafique, Jahandad Khan and Zaman Khan (all Gold); Asif Afridi, Asif Ali, David Wiese, Muhammad Akhlaq and Rishad Hossain (all Silver); Mohammad Azab, Momin Qamar (both Emerging); Supplementary: Mohammad Naeem, Sam Billings, Salman Ali Mirza, Tom Curran. 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