The Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 player draft took place on January 13, 2025, at Hazuri Bagh in Lahore. This draft was notable for the inclusion of several high-profile international players, as the PSL's new April-May schedule no longer overlaps with the Indian Premier League (IPL), ensuring full player availability.
Key International Signings:
David Warner:
The Australian opener was picked by Karachi Kings and is among the highest-paid players in PSL 2025.
Daryl Mitchell:
The New Zealand all-rounder joined Lahore Qalandars.
Mark Chapman:
The New Zealand batsman was selected by Quetta Gladiators.
Tom Kohler-Cad More:
The English batsman was picked by Peshawar Zalmi.
Michael Bracewell:
The New Zealand all-rounder joined Multan Sultans.
Matthew Short:
The Australian batsman was selected by Islamabad United.
Draft Highlights:
Lahore Qalandars:
Selected Daryl Mitchell as their first pick in the Platinum category.
Karachi Kings:
Secured David Warner and also picked Adam Milne and Abbas Afridi (Wild Card pick).
Quetta Gladiators:
Chose Mark Chapman, Faheem Ashraf, and Finn Allen.
Peshawar Zalmi:
Selected Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Corbin Bosch, and Mohammad Ali.
Multan Sultans:
Picked Michael Bracewell, Mohammad Hasnain, and Kamran Ghulam.
Islamabad United
: Chose Matthew Short, Jason Holder, and Ben Dwarshuis.
The PSL 2025
The PSL 2025 season is scheduled to run from April to May, aligning with the English county season. This overlap has led to tensions between English players and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), which has implemented policies restricting players from participating in overseas franchise leagues during the English season, except for the IPL. Notably, players like Tom Kohler-Cadmore and James Vince may have to reconsider their county commitments due to these restrictions.
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