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All draft picks for Karachi Kings in PSL 10 (2025)
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Karachi Kings retentions:

Hasan Ali and James Vince (both Diamond), Muhammad Irfan Khan and Shan Masood (both Gold), Arafat Minhas (Brand Ambassador), Tim Seifert and Zahid Mehmood (all Silver)
 
Emerging will screw them.

Warner (os)
Vince (os)
Liton (os) (wk)
Shan
Khushdil
Irfan
Jamal
Hassan
Milne (os)
Zahid
Emerging


Not sure where the emerging fits
 
Rana said:
Emerging will screw them.

Warner (os)
Vince (os)
Liton (os) (wk)
Shan
Khushdil
Irfan
Jamal
Hassan
Milne (os)
Zahid
Emerging


Not sure where the emerging fits
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Abbas instead of Hassan*
 
Nabi, warner, williamson, shan, liton some street smart players there. If they peak right they could do really well
 
Karachi messed up again as always.

No pace attack
 
Warner
Litton Das
Vince
Shan Masood
Khushdil Shah
Irfan Khan
Arafat Minhas
Milne
Abbas Afridi
Hassan ali
Zahid

Not sure who they will drop for the emerging pick.
The bowling up is weak but their batting is very good.
 
David Warner
Kane Williamson
Shan Masood
Seifert
Irfan Khan
Kushdil
Mohammad Nabi
Arafat Minhas
Abbas
Hasan Ali
Riaz Ullah
 
There is nothing worse than being a Karachi fan. Squad isn't as miserable as last few years but come on man, it is filled with uncles and devoid of any young talent barring Minhas & Abbas.

Riazullah selected in the emerg and the question is why? They did the same nonsense thing picking guys like Saad who were U19. What are the odds any U19 player is going to be useful in PSL is beyond me. As an U19 you are extremely raw and as a batter, you hardly have any power developed which is what you need in T20's. No idea who Fawad Ali and it doesn't seem like he's ever even played domestic. Picking him when someone useful like Ubaid Shah is available is utter nonsense. You have a genuine proper bowler available and you pick some complete random.

Glad they got Abbas Afridi though. Bit surprised they got Jamal too but I guess considering the lack of impactful bats, they will try to build a deeper batting lineup. Khushdil being picked up seems annoying. He might be good but the problem will be the same as last season where Minhas & his role gets blocked. I hope that's not the case but that would be my concern.

It's quite lame & telling that Karachi batting wise has no great local talent. Their batting will rely on Warner/Williamson/Vince which tells you what an incredibly poor job they've done at finding bats despite being at the bottom regularly.
 
Too many openers and one type of players. Warner was a good pick. But not sure how you fit Kane there.
 
David Warner as KK captain? Can that ignite Karachi's interest in the depleting franchise?
 
Confused by Kane Williamson being in supplementary. Does that mean he gets a significantly lower paycheque than Warner?
 
I still believe they have a decent squad this year. Last year they were just abysmally awful
 
The Bald Eagle said:
I still believe they have a decent squad this year. Last year they were just abysmally awful
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They were hoping to make a wholesome squad like they have in Multan Sultans last year

Instead, they received Chittar all around the world and Karachi for the travesty they selected! Deservedly so! The countries most intelligent and cosmopolitan city doesn’t care about wholesomeness! They want real cricketers and not KPop performers
 
Cricket Warrior said:
which player gives u a positive vibe this year? i cant see any tbh
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Well,

Warner lifts their side massively. 50% enhance of squad strength right there.

The much improved, stronger Pakistan core this time:

Abbas Afridi, Aamer Jamal, Khushdil Shah, Irfan Niazi, Hassan Ali. This is much better than the out of sync, characterless lot they had last year.

They could have done better than Milne, but he isn’t a bad option either for spearhead seam.

Kane might be done but he is still ok for holding one end for guys like Niazi, Khushdil and Jamal. He can help guide them.


They had nothing besides maybe Pollard going for them last year. Zahid found form so they had a bit of control, otherwise they struggled throughout.

Warner
Kane
Abbas
Jamal
Khushdil
Milne

These are very strong additions
 
How did they end up with a squad this good? Would be incredible if they manage to screw up this season.


1. David Warner
2. Shan Masood (c)
3. Kane Williamson
4. Irfan Khan
5. Liton Das/Tim Seifert (wk)
6. Khushdil Shah
7. Mohammad Nabi/Adam Milne
8. Aamir Jamal
9. Abbas Afridi
10. Hasan Ali
11. Riazullah
 
RedwoodOriginal said:
How did they end up with a squad this good? Would be incredible if they manage to screw up this season.


1. David Warner
2. Shan Masood (c)
3. Kane Williamson
4. Irfan Khan
5. Liton Das/Tim Seifert (wk)
6. Khushdil Shah
7. Mohammad Nabi/Adam Milne
8. Aamir Jamal
9. Abbas Afridi
10. Hasan Ali
11. Riazullah
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Riazullah is a batsmen from the the current u19 batch.. Might as well not play him if he's batting at 11.
 
RedwoodOriginal said:
How did they end up with a squad this good? Would be incredible if they manage to screw up this season.


1. David Warner
2. Shan Masood (c)
3. Kane Williamson
4. Irfan Khan
5. Liton Das/Tim Seifert (wk)
6. Khushdil Shah
7. Mohammad Nabi/Adam Milne
8. Aamir Jamal
9. Abbas Afridi
10. Hasan Ali
11. Riazullah
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Sorry for the essay reply, but I wanted to ponder if this squad is actually ‘good’. It’s definitely a group of good players, but I can already see tricky team combination issues, with three major problems and two minor ones:

Major problems:
1) Where does Shan bat?
2) Who keeps and in what position do they bat?
3) How can they maximise their emerging pick in the line up?

Minor issues:
4) How do they fit in all their platinum picks in the team given the above issues?
5) How do you fit Arafat Minhas in your team, given his ability and potential to be a future captain?

Let’s address these:

Major points

1) KK social media has referred to Shan as a ‘squad member’. Given that Shan’s been in a similar position before, I.e. leading Multan for a year before handing over to Rizwan. So if he’s not captain, he sits out. Keeping him in means better, more expensive options sit out.
2) Dropping Shan helps the keeper position, as either Seifert or Litton play as an opener. If Shan plays, these two have to play at 4, square peg in a round hole.
3) Given that the top 3 will be Warner/Other opener/ Vince and that Niazi and Khushdil will play 5 and 6, who plays at 4? Niazi and Khushdil can go up one place, but you’re then left without a finisher at 6. Riazullah the u19 batter has played at 4 domestically and occasionally for Pakistan u19s. Playing him sorts out your emerging slot, but the boy bats at ODI s/r. Will need to play more aggresively in this team.

Minor issues:
4) As a platinum pick, does Milne play every game? Especially as you have Hasan, Mir Hamza and Abbas Afridi in your squad?
5) Minhas HAS to play in this team. He’s the type whose floor is a 7 out of ten performance everytime and his ceiling is high. The best teams nurture their really promising young players for future captaincy positions (see SSA for LQ, Shaddy for ISLU), and Minhas has that type of strong personality. KK cannot drop him to play Khushdil as a fifth bowler.

Thus, I think it’s a good group of players, but getting this team to gel is the question.
 
KingOfPakBreakfast said:
Sorry for the essay reply, but I wanted to ponder if this squad is actually ‘good’. It’s definitely a group of good players, but I can already see tricky team combination issues, with three major problems and two minor ones:

Major problems:
1) Where does Shan bat?
2) Who keeps and in what position do they bat?
3) How can they maximise their emerging pick in the line up?

Minor issues:
4) How do they fit in all their platinum picks in the team given the above issues?
5) How do you fit Arafat Minhas in your team, given his ability and potential to be a future captain?

Let’s address these:

Major points

1) KK social media has referred to Shan as a ‘squad member’. Given that Shan’s been in a similar position before, I.e. leading Multan for a year before handing over to Rizwan. So if he’s not captain, he sits out. Keeping him in means better, more expensive options sit out.
2) Dropping Shan helps the keeper position, as either Seifert or Litton play as an opener. If Shan plays, these two have to play at 4, square peg in a round hole.
3) Given that the top 3 will be Warner/Other opener/ Vince and that Niazi and Khushdil will play 5 and 6, who plays at 4? Niazi and Khushdil can go up one place, but you’re then left without a finisher at 6. Riazullah the u19 batter has played at 4 domestically and occasionally for Pakistan u19s. Playing him sorts out your emerging slot, but the boy bats at ODI s/r. Will need to play more aggresively in this team.

Minor issues:
4) As a platinum pick, does Milne play every game? Especially as you have Hasan, Mir Hamza and Abbas Afridi in your squad?
5) Minhas HAS to play in this team. He’s the type whose floor is a 7 out of ten performance everytime and his ceiling is high. The best teams nurture their really promising young players for future captaincy positions (see SSA for LQ, Shaddy for ISLU), and Minhas has that type of strong personality. KK cannot drop him to play Khushdil as a fifth bowler.

Thus, I think it’s a good group of players, but getting this team to gel is the question.
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Good group of players, yeah. As far as gelling as a team is concerned, I'm not sure if that has ever worked for them.

Some very good questions by you, not sure if I have the answers. Personally, I can't exactly figure out their playing eleven either. Apparently, Riazullah is a batter, so not even sure how the emerging player fits in there either. If Shan Masood is not the captain then its very hard to see him playing too.
 
KingOfPakBreakfast said:
Sorry for the essay reply, but I wanted to ponder if this squad is actually ‘good’. It’s definitely a group of good players, but I can already see tricky team combination issues, with three major problems and two minor ones:

Major problems:
1) Where does Shan bat?
2) Who keeps and in what position do they bat?
3) How can they maximise their emerging pick in the line up?

Minor issues:
4) How do they fit in all their platinum picks in the team given the above issues?
5) How do you fit Arafat Minhas in your team, given his ability and potential to be a future captain?

Let’s address these:

Major points

1) KK social media has referred to Shan as a ‘squad member’. Given that Shan’s been in a similar position before, I.e. leading Multan for a year before handing over to Rizwan. So if he’s not captain, he sits out. Keeping him in means better, more expensive options sit out.
2) Dropping Shan helps the keeper position, as either Seifert or Litton play as an opener. If Shan plays, these two have to play at 4, square peg in a round hole.
3) Given that the top 3 will be Warner/Other opener/ Vince and that Niazi and Khushdil will play 5 and 6, who plays at 4? Niazi and Khushdil can go up one place, but you’re then left without a finisher at 6. Riazullah the u19 batter has played at 4 domestically and occasionally for Pakistan u19s. Playing him sorts out your emerging slot, but the boy bats at ODI s/r. Will need to play more aggresively in this team.

Minor issues:
4) As a platinum pick, does Milne play every game? Especially as you have Hasan, Mir Hamza and Abbas Afridi in your squad?
5) Minhas HAS to play in this team. He’s the type whose floor is a 7 out of ten performance everytime and his ceiling is high. The best teams nurture their really promising young players for future captaincy positions (see SSA for LQ, Shaddy for ISLU), and Minhas has that type of strong personality. KK cannot drop him to play Khushdil as a fifth bowler.

Thus, I think it’s a good group of players, but getting this team to gel is the question.
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Most likely XI at the beginning will be;

1. Warner
2. Litton (WK)
3. Vince
4. Shan
5. Niazi
6. Khushdil
7. Arafat
8. Abbas
9. Hasan
10. Fawad Ali
11. Milne
 
RidiculousMan said:
Most likely XI at the beginning will be;

1. Warner
2. Litton (WK)
3. Vince
4. Shan
5. Niazi
6. Khushdil
7. Arafat
8. Abbas
9. Hasan
10. Fawad Ali
11. Milne
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They could play this team, but Shan at 4 is a momentum killer. I’d even play Omair Bin Yousuf at 4, (he’s played there before for Sindh) but it’s unlikely they do that, given that they picked him in supplementary.
 
RidiculousMan said:
Most likely XI at the beginning will be;

1. Warner
2. Litton (WK)
3. Vince
4. Shan
5. Niazi
6. Khushdil
7. Arafat
8. Abbas
9. Hasan
10. Fawad Ali
11. Milne
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That is a very strong playing XI. I think Karachi Kings will make at least the final of the upcoming PSL with the kind of squad they've picked this time.
 
KingOfPakBreakfast said:
They could play this team, but Shan at 4 is a momentum killer. I’d even play Omair Bin Yousuf at 4, (he’s played there before for Sindh) but it’s unlikely they do that, given that they picked him in supplementary.
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Omair bin Yousuf should try and impress Warner in nets and let the overseas boys push for his case.

The cakes Haider and Shan won’t really do anything unless Warner tells them to play him.
 
Karachi Kings Gear Up for Thrilling HBL PSL X Campaign

Karachi, 28 February 2025 – The much-anticipated HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) X is set to kick off on 11 April 2025, and the Karachi Kings, the champions of the league’s fifth edition and franchise of the largest city of Pakistan, are ready to light up the tournament with their thrilling performances. The Kings will play five of their matches at their home ground, the National Bank Stadium in Karachi, as they aim to reclaim the coveted HBL PSL trophy.

The Karachi Kings will begin their campaign on 12 April with a high-voltage clash against the Multan Sultans, the runners-up of the previous edition.

The Kings’ schedule is packed with exciting home matches, including:

- 12 April: Karachi Kings vs Multan Sultans (National Bank Stadium, Karachi)
- 15 April: Karachi Kings vs Lahore Qalandars (National Bank Stadium, Karachi)
- 18 April: Karachi Kings vs Quetta Gladiators (National Bank Stadium, Karachi)
- 20 April: Karachi Kings vs Islamabad United (National Bank Stadium, Karachi)
- 21 April: Karachi Kings vs Peshawar Zalmi (National Bank Stadium, Karachi)

These matches will not only test the Kings’ mettle but also provide fans with unforgettable cricketing action in their home city.

Star-Studded Squad for HBL PSL X

The Karachi Kings have assembled a formidable squad for the tenth edition of the HBL PSL, blending international superstars with local talent. The squad includes:
- Overseas Stars: David Warner, Kane Williamson, James Vince, Adam Milne, Mohammad Nabi, Tim Seifert, and Litton Das.
- Local Powerhouses: Shan Masood, Hasan Ali, Khushdil Shah, Mir Hamza, Aamir Jamal, Irfan Khan Niazi, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Arafat Minhas, Zahid Mehmood, Fawad Ali, Riazullah, Omair Bin Yousuf, and Mirza Mamoon.

With a perfect mix of experience and youth, the Karachi Kings are poised to deliver a stellar performance in HBL PSL X.

The tenth edition of the HBL PSL will feature 34 matches across four cities: Karachi, Lahore, Multan, and Rawalpindi. The tournament will culminate in the final on 18 May at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium. Additionally, an exhibition match will be held in Peshawar on 8 April, marking a significant step in bringing top-tier cricket to the city.

Cricket fans in Karachi and beyond are invited to rally behind the Karachi Kings as they embark on their quest for glory in HBL PSL X. With a strong squad, passionate support, and thrilling matches lined up, the Kings are ready to make this season unforgettable.

Karachi Kings’ Full Schedule for HBL PSL X:

April 12 – Karachi Kings vs Multan Sultans, National Bank Stadium, Karachi (Home)
April 15 – Karachi Kings vs Lahore Qalandars, National Bank Stadium, Karachi (Home)
April 18 – Karachi Kings vs Quetta Gladiators, National Bank Stadium, Karachi (Home)
April 20 – Karachi Kings vs Islamabad United, National Bank Stadium, Karachi (Home)
April 21 – Karachi Kings vs Peshawar Zalmi, National Bank Stadium, Karachi (Home)
April 25 – Karachi Kings vs Quetta Gladiators, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore (Away)
May 1 – Karachi Kings vs Multan Sultans, Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan (Away)
May 4 – Karachi Kings vs Lahore Qalandars, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore (Away)
May 8 – Karachi Kings vs Peshawar Zalmi, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi (Away)
May 10 – Karachi Kings vs Islamabad United, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, (away)
 
Karachi Kings Announce Ravi Bopara as Head Coach & Muhammad Masroor as High Performance Coach for HBL PSL 10

Karachi, 28 March 2025 – Karachi Kings, the HBL PSL franchise of the largest city of Pakistan, today announced the appointment of Ravi Bopara as the team’s Head Coach and Muhammad Masroor as the High Performance Coach (in addition to his role as Assistant Coach) for the upcoming HBL Pakistan Super League Season 10.

Ravi Bopara, a familiar face in the Karachi Kings camp, has been an integral part of the franchise over the years. Having previously served as a player (2016-2019), captain (2016), batting coach (2023), and assistant coach (2024), Bopara’s deep understanding of the team’s dynamics and his extensive experience in T20 cricket make him the ideal choice to lead the side in HBL PSL 10. His leadership and tactical acumen will be crucial as Karachi Kings aim for glory in the new season.

Meanwhile, Muhammad Masroor, who has had a long-standing association with Karachi Kings as fielding coach and assistant coach, has been entrusted with the additional responsibility of High Performance Coach. His expertise in player development and strategic planning will play a key role in elevating the team’s performance standards.

The franchise also extended its gratitude to outgoing Head Coach Phil Simmons for his exceptional contributions during HBL PSL 9, where he played a pivotal role in reshaping Karachi Kings’ approach and laying the foundation for a competitive squad. The management wished him the very best for his new role as the Head Coach of the Bangladesh Cricket Team.

Commenting on the appointments, Team Owner Salman Iqbal said:
“We are delighted to welcome Ravi Bopara as our Head Coach for HBL PSL 10. His journey with Karachi Kings—from player and then as part of our coaching staff—reflects his deep commitment to the franchise. We are confident that his leadership will bring a fresh energy to the squad. Additionally, Muhammad Masroor’s promotion as High Performance Coach is a testament to his hard work and dedication over the years. Together, they form a strong coaching unit that will drive Karachi Kings toward success.”

The 10th edition of HBL PSL is set to begin on Friday, 11 April 2025, with Karachi Kings playing their first match on Saturday, 12 April 2025, at their home ground, the National Bank Stadium, Karachi, where they will face off against Multan Sultans.
 
BouncerGuy said:
Karachi Kings Announce Ravi Bopara as Head Coach & Muhammad Masroor as High Performance Coach for HBL PSL 10

Karachi, 28 March 2025 – Karachi Kings, the HBL PSL franchise of the largest city of Pakistan, today announced the appointment of Ravi Bopara as the team’s Head Coach and Muhammad Masroor as the High Performance Coach (in addition to his role as Assistant Coach) for the upcoming HBL Pakistan Super League Season 10.

Ravi Bopara, a familiar face in the Karachi Kings camp, has been an integral part of the franchise over the years. Having previously served as a player (2016-2019), captain (2016), batting coach (2023), and assistant coach (2024), Bopara’s deep understanding of the team’s dynamics and his extensive experience in T20 cricket make him the ideal choice to lead the side in HBL PSL 10. His leadership and tactical acumen will be crucial as Karachi Kings aim for glory in the new season.

Meanwhile, Muhammad Masroor, who has had a long-standing association with Karachi Kings as fielding coach and assistant coach, has been entrusted with the additional responsibility of High Performance Coach. His expertise in player development and strategic planning will play a key role in elevating the team’s performance standards.

The franchise also extended its gratitude to outgoing Head Coach Phil Simmons for his exceptional contributions during HBL PSL 9, where he played a pivotal role in reshaping Karachi Kings’ approach and laying the foundation for a competitive squad. The management wished him the very best for his new role as the Head Coach of the Bangladesh Cricket Team.

Commenting on the appointments, Team Owner Salman Iqbal said:
“We are delighted to welcome Ravi Bopara as our Head Coach for HBL PSL 10. His journey with Karachi Kings—from player and then as part of our coaching staff—reflects his deep commitment to the franchise. We are confident that his leadership will bring a fresh energy to the squad. Additionally, Muhammad Masroor’s promotion as High Performance Coach is a testament to his hard work and dedication over the years. Together, they form a strong coaching unit that will drive Karachi Kings toward success.”

The 10th edition of HBL PSL is set to begin on Friday, 11 April 2025, with Karachi Kings playing their first match on Saturday, 12 April 2025, at their home ground, the National Bank Stadium, Karachi, where they will face off against Multan Sultans.
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Not sure how good of a coach he can be. But there is no doubt on his loyalty to KK as a coach here.
 
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