PCB Unveils PSL 9 Draft Retentions – Full List Revealed

• Qalandars retain Afridi, Rauf, and Wiese for PSL defense.
• Multan Sultans get first Platinum pick via strategic trades.
• PSL 9 draft boasts global stars: Sams, Agar, Nabi, Guptill.

In anticipation of the upcoming ninth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) unveiled the list of players retained by all six franchises, offering fans a glimpse into the powerhouse lineups set to compete in February 2024.

Defending Champions Lahore Qalandars Lead with Shaheen Afridi: Lahore Qalandars, the reigning champions, have retained their skipper Shaheen Shah Afridi in the Platinum category. The squad, boasting a total of eight retentions, includes key players such as Haris Rauf, the team’s Brand Ambassador, and the dynamic all-rounder David Wiese in the Diamond category.

Strategic Trades and Picks for Multan Sultans: Multan Sultans, after strategic trades with Quetta, now hold the coveted first pick in the Platinum category. The team’s seven retentions include star players like Mohammad Rizwan and Iftikhar Ahmed in the Platinum category, alongside emerging talent Faisal Akram.

Islamabad United’s Strong Retention Strategy: Islamabad United has secured the services of their captain Shadab Khan and fast-bowler Naseem Shah in the Platinum category. The team’s mentor, Imad Wasim, also finds a place in the Diamond category, adding depth to their lineup.

Karachi Kings and Quetta Gladiators Shuffle Players: Karachi Kings, following Shan Masood’s move, made strategic exchanges, gaining a first-round Silver pick from Multan Sultans. Quetta Gladiators, on the other hand, retained the services of Rilee Rossouw in the Platinum category, forming a robust squad of eight players.

Peshawar Zalmi’s Star-Studded Lineup: Babar Azam and Rovman Powell headline Peshawar Zalmi’s Platinum retentions, joined by a mix of international and emerging talent, emphasizing the team’s commitment to a well-rounded squad.

Top International Picks in Platinum and Diamond Categories: The PSL draft promises an array of international cricketing talent, with star players like Daniel Sams and Ashton Agar from Australia, Afghanistan’s dynamic trio of Fazalhaq Farooqi, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, and Rahmanullah Gurbaz, and England’s experienced campaigners Ben Duckett, Chris Jordan, and David Willey.

Dazzling Diamond Category Players: The Diamond category features notable names, including Afghanistan’s Mohammad Nabi, Australia’s Ben McDermott, Bangladesh’s Mahmudullah, England’s Ollie Pope and Liam Dawson, New Zealand’s Martin Guptill and Tim Seifert, South Africa’s Reeza Hendricks and Lungi Ngidi, Sri Lanka’s Dushmantha Chameera and Charith Asalanka, and West Indies’ Roston Chase and Shai Hope.

As the franchises gear up for the PSL 9 draft, cricket enthusiasts eagerly await the unfolding drama as teams strategize and build squads capable of claiming the coveted title in the highly anticipated T20 competition.

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