The Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 draft, held on January 13, 2025, in Lahore, has finalized the squads for all six participating teams ahead of the tournament scheduled from April 8 to May 19, 2025.
This year’s draft featured a mix of established international stars and emerging talents, with significant player movements that promise an exciting season.
Key Highlights from the PSL 2025 Draft
- Top Picks: Daryl Mitchell was the first player selected, picked by Lahore Qalandars as a Platinum player. Other notable picks included David Warner and Kane Williamson, who will play for Karachi Kings, and Finn Allen joining Quetta Gladiators.
- Increased International Participation: The draft saw a strong representation from New Zealand, with seven players selected. This includes Adam Milne, Kyle Jamieson, and Michael Bracewell, highlighting the league’s growing appeal to international cricketers.
- Emerging Players: The draft also focused on nurturing young talent, with players like Hasan Nawaz and Maaz Sadaqat earning spots in the squads.
PSL 2025 Squads: Team-wise Full Squads
Here’s an overview of the squads for the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025:
Lahore Qalandars – PSL 2025 Squad
Retained Players:
- Platinum: Shaheen Shah Afridi, Fakhar Zaman
- Brand Ambassador: Haris Rauf
- Diamond: Sikandar Raza
- Gold: Abdullah Shafique, Jahandad Khan, Zaman Khan
- Silver: David Wiese
Draft Picks:
Daryl Mitchell, Kusal Perera, Asif Ali, Rishad Hussain, Mohammad Akhlaq, Tom Curran, Sam Billings, Monin Qamar, Mohammad Azab, Salman Ali Mirza, Mohammad Naeem
Karachi Kings – PSL 2025 Squad
Retained Players:
- Diamond: Hasan Ali, James Vince
- Gold: Muhammad Irfan Khan, Shan Masood
- Brand Ambassador: Arafat Minhas
- Silver: Tim Seifert, Zahid Mehmood
Draft Picks:
David Warner, Abbas Afridi, Adam Milne, Khusdil Shah, Aamer Jamal, Litton Das, Mir Hamza, Kane Williamson, Riazullah, Fawad Ali, Omair Bin Yousuf, Mirza Mamoon
Peshawar Zalmi – PSL 2025 Squad
Retained Players:
- Platinum: Babar Azam, Saim Ayub
- Diamond: Mohammad Haris
- Silver: Arif Yaqoob, Mehran Mumtaz, Sufyan Moqim (Brand Ambassador)
- Emerging: Ali Raza
Draft Picks:
Tom Kohler-Cadmore (RTM), Corbin Bosch, Mohammad Ali, Abdul Samad, Hussain Talat, Ahmed Zanyal, Max Bryant, Najibullah Zadran, Ahmed Daniyal, Nahid Rana, Maaz Sadaqat, Alzarri Joseph
Quetta Gladiators – PSL 2025 Squad
Retained Players:
- Diamond: Abrar Ahmed, Rilee Rossouw
- Mentor: Mohammad Amir
- Brand Ambassador: Akeal Hosein, Saud Shakeel
- Gold: Mohammad Wasim Jnr
- Silver: Khawaja Muhammad Nafay, Usman Tariq
Draft Picks:
Mark Chapman, Finn Allen, Faheem Ashraf, Khurram Shahzad, Haseebullah Khan, Kyle Jamieson, Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Zeeshan, Kusal Mendis, Sean Abbott, Shoaib Malik, Danish Aziz
Multan Sultans – PSL 2025 Squad
Retained Players:
- Platinum: Muhammad Rizwan, Usama Mir
- Mentor: David Willey
- Brand Ambassador: Iftikhar Ahmed
- Diamond: Usman Khan
- Gold: Chris Jordan
- Silver: Faisal Akram
Draft Picks:
Michael Bracewell, Mohammad Hasnain, Kamran Ghulam, Tayyab Tahir, Akif Javed, Joshua Little, Gudakesh Motie, Ubaid Shah, Johnson Charles, Shai Hope, Shahid Aziz, Yasir Khan, Muhammad Amir Barki
Islamabad United – PSL 2025 Squad
Retained Players:
- Platinum: Shadab Khan, Naseem Shah
- Mentor: Imad Wasim
- Diamond: Azam Khan
- Brand Ambassador: Salman Ali Agha
- Gold: Haider Ali
- Silver: Colin Munro, Rumman Raees
Draft Picks:
Matthew Short, Jason Holder, Ben Dwarshuis, Mohammad Nawaz, Andries Gous, Salman Irshad, Riley Meredith, Saad Masood, Husain Shah
