[PICTURES] Lahore to host Player Draft for the 10th edition of HBL PSL on January 13, 2025 [Update at post#444]

Exactly

The tripe they picked last season coming back to haunt them. They could have had a go at getting Saim if they had something worthy to offer.
It's really hilarious to me. Now they have also used on spot to retain Zahid Mehmood. I mean cmon
 
Multan retentions horrendous also considering they have the second last pick in the platinum
 
Very stupid to retain Usama in the platinum, the guy happily plays for £50k anywhere in the world, you could have retained him for peanuts and he wouldn’t say a word.
 
What if the OS signed in Platinum leave the PSL for some crazy offer from IPL on crash 💸 basis , would not that leave the franchise in jeopardy .
 
Decent Pakistan players in the draft:

1. Maaz Sadaqat
2. Hassan Nawaz
3. Abbas Afridi
4. Ramiz Jr
5. Aamir Jamal
6. Faheem Ashraf
7. Khushdil Shah
8. Abdul Samad
9. Mehran Mumtaz
10. Hussain Talat
11. Muhammad Ali
12. Ihsanullah
13. Asif Ali
14. Yasir Khan
15. Haseebullah Khan
 
What if the OS signed in Platinum leave the PSL for some crazy offer from IPL on crash 💸 basis , would not that leave the franchise in jeopardy .
So what do you do? Be a coward and not even pick them?
 
Source “has said that Peshawar Zalmi has threatened many players regarding retaining them and Fakhta has said that Muhammad Haris and Saim Ayub wanted to leave Peshawar Zalmi but due to some reasons both players were forcibly retained... PSL management is asking all the players whether they were talked to, were they retained of their own free will or were they forced to do so, players playing for the Test team will be asked for this after reaching the hotel”

@mominsaigol @emranabbas
 
Mohammad Harris more than capable of playing in Platinum home player and leading Karachi Kings. He was brilliant with Stallions this season.
 
Ok carry on with the Dreamy Biryani.
Your the one dreaming about this and that, I’m talking reality. So you dont pick a player in the platinum because you are afraid he might run away to IPL?

“Hey guys lets not pick Finn Allen as IPL will come in for him. Let’s pick James Fuller instead because we know no one will come for him”.
 
Any update in whether Sharjeel Khan & Asif Ali are part of any PSL team, surely these players are worth their value in gold.

Is there any special category for such stars.

Platinum, Diamond, Gold & Silver how about a Copper category or Arsenic Category fits well on Imad Wasim and Iftikhar Ahmed
 
Source “has said that Peshawar Zalmi has threatened many players regarding retaining them and Fakhta has said that Muhammad Haris and Saim Ayub wanted to leave Peshawar Zalmi but due to some reasons both players were forcibly retained... PSL management is asking all the players whether they were talked to, were they retained of their own free will or were they forced to do so, players playing for the Test team will be asked for this after reaching the hotel”

@mominsaigol @emranabbas
How can franchises hold players against their wills? That's preposterous. What kind of dressing room environment you want to create?
 
How can franchises hold players against their wills? That's preposterous. What kind of dressing room environment you want to create?
They had this issue in QG

Naseem Shah wanted to leave the season before he left, but they convinced him somehow for 1 season.
 
Any update in whether Sharjeel Khan & Asif Ali are part of any PSL team, surely these players are worth their value in gold.

Is there any special category for such stars.

Platinum, Diamond, Gold & Silver how about a Copper category or Arsenic Category fits well on Imad Wasim and Iftikhar Ahmed
16 off 26 category

Platinum Alhamdolillah
 
What drama is this with PCB? Nothing ever goes according to plan. Now reports are coming that the draft will happen in Lahore. I'm really fed up with PCB.
 
What drama is this with PCB? Nothing ever goes according to plan. Now reports are coming that the draft will happen in Lahore. I'm really fed up with PCB.
This was decided a few days ago

Not logistically possible to do the draft in Quetta/Gwadar
 
Some interesting retention picks. My thoughts:

Lahore - Wiese seems like a token/loyalty pick but at least its silver category. Still a good bowling attack but need good middle order batsmen

Islamabad - Letting Faheem go is a surprise. Choosing to retain someone like Salman over him is surprising. Core is good though and there's plenty of allrounders in the squad and seem to have the batsmen for the middle order. Top order and fast bowling will be a big need in the draft.

Karachi - Oh thank god Malik is gone. 3 platinum picks available which is great and there's plenty of talent available this time around. Vince & Hasan Ali retentions are questionable. I'm not sure if they knew before hand players like Jamal/Abbas/Faheem/Hasnain etc would end up being available. Vince was bad last season but generally been good so maybe he bounces back. No Nawaz being kept is great and opens up room for Minhas to play. If he gets a proper chance, he has a big chance to be that big breakout pick of the PSL. Tim Seifert at silver as a WK is really good value. If Karachi drafts well for once, they might have actually a good team. Big need will be finding a hard hitting opener & fast bowlers - there are some unexpected players available with Hasnain/Abbas/Jamal/Faheem and I think they need to find a way to get some of those guys, in particular Hasnain & Abbas.

Peshawar - Top order is great. Got all the spinners they need too. No WK, fast bowlers & middle order. The core is solid but they'll need a good draft to round out the team. Very surprising they let go of Jamal and I am guessing Arshad Iqbal is injured or something? I think they should have kept Jamal. Let go of Haseebullah too.

Quetta - Hasnain not retained is surprising but outside of that, there's excellent value with their retentions. Akeal as gold is insane. They have their spinners, got some decent pacers in Amir & Wasim Jr. 3 platinum picks available too. Need some batsmen and pacers to round out the team but liking the look of Quetta so far. Nice to see Sarfraz being left out - potential landing spot for Haseebullah?

Multan - The most questionable retention selection IMO. I have no idea how you leave out a player like Abbas. Khushdil has been decent for them too. Ifti chacha retained with the form he's in right now - very questionable. They'll need some pacers & hard hitting opener.

Players pool available locally and foreign wise looks good so this should be a fun draft. Really hoping to see Karachi get good again for once, please. It's been so miserable to watch them last few years.
 
Retained Chris Jordan and released Abbas Afridi

Pure stupidity. Rizwan has been trying to snake Afridi for a long time. He was going to trade him and Faisal Akram for him to get Naseem into MS.

Abbas is one of Pakistan’s best T20 pace bowlers lol
 
I refuse to believe a league with the following players can be rated:

Abdullah Shafique
Rizwan
Shadab Khan
Saud Shakeel
Shan Masood

How useless are these as T20 players?

Yet playing league?
 
I refuse to believe a league with the following players can be rated:

Abdullah Shafique
Rizwan
Shadab Khan
Saud Shakeel
Shan Masood

How useless are these as T20 players?

Yet playing league?
Bro Saud isn’t too bad. I understand your vision of how you view rubbish and agree with it, but Saud is better than this lot when he plays free flow. He’s not afraid to go big in the powerplay.
 
They had this issue in QG

Naseem Shah wanted to leave the season before he left, but they convinced him somehow for 1 season.
They can try to convince them but they can't force them against their will and announce retentions
 
What drama is this with PCB? Nothing ever goes according to plan. Now reports are coming that the draft will happen in Lahore. I'm really fed up with PCB.
Major must be the happiest man alive because he was arguing with me. How players cannot drink bottled water there.
 
This was decided a few days ago

Not logistically possible to do the draft in Quetta/Gwadar
I was surprised when PCB announced the draft was going to take place in Gwadar.It is obvious PCB management and planning is very poor.Why didn’t anyone look into logistics and security issues before choosing Gwadar?.
 
They can try to convince them but they can't force them against their will and announce retentions
I read through the rules just now,

I can’t find anything about player’s consent for being retained. The only thing the franchises need consent for is downgrading their category.

Unless you can share anything which I have missed?
 
It will be interesting to see which emerging players are selected by each franchise.Pakistan needs to find a few good bowlers and a few good batsmen who could play for Pakistan.
 
Bro Saud isn’t too bad. I understand your vision of how you view rubbish and agree with it, but Saud is better than this lot when he plays free flow. He’s not afraid to go big in the powerplay.
I like Saud for Tests he seems like a top bloke who can do well there.

Just don’t think he has that extra gear for quick knocks in limited balls..
 
In no particular order I think these players could be selected among locals

Hasnain

Yasir Khan

Faheem

Asif Ali

Kushdil shah

Nawaz

Hussain Talat

Kamran Ghulam

Abbas Afridi

Haseeb Ullah

Amir Jamaal

Malik

Sarfraz

Tayyab Tahir

Mohammad Ali

Max Sadaaqat

Hassan Nawaz

OBY

Farhan

Ihsanullah

Dahani

Sahib Farhan

Saad Masood

Abdul Samad

Qasim Akram

Mubasir Khan

Nisar Ahmed

Ammad Butt

Akif Javed

Umar siddiq

Moh faizan

Musa

Shahid Aziz

Mohammad Imran

Afaq Afridi

Imam ul Haq
 
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has today confirmed that the HBL PSL Player Draft has been rescheduled and will now take place on 13 January at Huzoori Bagh, Lahore fort in Lahore

The event has been moved from the earlier announced venue, Gwadar, due to unforeseen logistical challenges. The HBL PSL 2025 Trophy Tour scheduled in March will now feature Gwadar as a key location on its route across Pakistan.

Given below are further details:

Venue: Huzoori Bagh, Lahore Fort

Date: Monday, 13 January 2025

Event Broadcast start time: 1230pm PKT

The landmark 10th edition of the HBL PSL is slotted to take place between 8 April and 19 May later this year. The six franchises will assemble their star-studded squads on Monday, 13 January during the Player Draft ceremony at one of Lahore’s most iconic heritage sites.
 
Listened to the entire, abysmal podcast of Ali Tareen owner of Multan Sultans. Will make many pointers from that podcast later on.

One thing that is worth noting is that he mentioned Glenn Chapman is only available for the second half of the tournament as he is expecting a baby.
 
Listened to the entire, abysmal podcast of Ali Tareen owner of Multan Sultans. Will make many pointers from that podcast later on.

One thing that is worth noting is that he mentioned Glenn Chapman is only available for the second half of the tournament as he is expecting a baby.
You mean Mark Chapman right
 
Bro Jangoo is crap

He has a T20 sr of 70. Guy is living off his fame from that ODI debut hundred.
For once I don't want any no-name international guys that have done nothing. PSL has done more to make stars out of obscure foreign talent than their own local talent. Let's just get the best possible stars we can get for this season.
 
You mean Mark Chapman right
Sorry yes. Mark Chapman is only available for half

I would still pick him if I were Multan. They usually breeze through their home games in the first half. They need a player of his quality in the second half
 
Ali Tareen directly calling PSL administration staff ‘snakes’ in this podcast. I don’t understand what this guy is trying to portray here? He is only in his position due to the wealth and privilege of his family, and the injection of cash that isn’t earned by himself. He isn’t a revolutionary who’s earned his right by working through the system itself. Absolutely disgusting comments against PCB officials just because he is paying them to run his Papa’s dream
 
It seems like in Pakistan, only the rich and wealthy are allowed to make comments for the improvement of the nation. If you are rich, wealthy and untouchable, you can say whatever you want without fear or caution or reprieve.
 
Listen to his latest 2 and a half hour podcast he did with 3 fanboy journalists
I will chec it it out but dont think I can sit through him talking for 2.5 hours. The guy is a flipping nobody in cricket terms and some of the comments he is making about overseas pros are a complete joke.
 
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has today confirmed that the HBL PSL Player Draft has been rescheduled and will now take place on 13 January at Huzoori Bagh, Lahore fort in Lahore

The event has been moved from the earlier announced venue, Gwadar, due to unforeseen logistical challenges. The HBL PSL 2025 Trophy Tour scheduled in March will now feature Gwadar as a key location on its route across Pakistan.

Given below are further details:

Venue: Huzoori Bagh, Lahore Fort

Date: Monday, 13 January 2025

Event Broadcast start time: 1230pm PKT

The landmark 10th edition of the HBL PSL is slotted to take place between 8 April and 19 May later this year. The six franchises will assemble their star-studded squads on Monday, 13 January during the Player Draft ceremony at one of Lahore’s most iconic heritage sites.
why they changed the venue at the last pakistan? Any reason
:kp
 
Sorry yes. Mark Chapman is only available for half

I would still pick him if I were Multan. They usually breeze through their home games in the first half. They need a player of his quality in the second half
He's a good player who has delivered in these conditions but I'm not sure if he is worth it, if he is only available for half the season. Personally speaking I am not a fan of limited availability of players, it can completely destroy your momentum as a team, especially if that player is playing well.
 
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has today confirmed that the HBL PSL Player Draft has been rescheduled and will now take place on 13 January at Huzoori Bagh, Lahore fort in Lahore

The event has been moved from the earlier announced venue, Gwadar, due to unforeseen logistical challenges. The HBL PSL 2025 Trophy Tour scheduled in March will now feature Gwadar as a key location on its route across Pakistan.

Given below are further details:

Venue: Huzoori Bagh, Lahore Fort

Date: Monday, 13 January 2025

Event Broadcast start time: 1230pm PKT

The landmark 10th edition of the HBL PSL is slotted to take place between 8 April and 19 May later this year. The six franchises will assemble their star-studded squads on Monday, 13 January during the Player Draft ceremony at one of Lahore’s most iconic heritage sites.
Failure of Interior Minister? Maybe the Chairman should have a word.
 
I will chec it it out but dont think I can sit through him talking for 2.5 hours. The guy is a flipping nobody in cricket terms and some of the comments he is making about overseas pros are a complete joke.
Trust me, once this guy goes off, you will probably end up sitting through and listening to all of it.

One of the most bizarre, ignorant and one sided rants I have ever come across in the franchise cricket business…and he ties it in a lot with the PCB.
 
Trust me, once this guy goes off, you will probably end up sitting through and listening to all of it.

One of the most bizarre, ignorant and one sided rants I have ever come across in the franchise cricket business…and he ties it in a lot with the PCB.
Was this your first time listening to someone from Pakistani Elite?
 
If you watch the podcast, Tareen specifically mentions that one of his main targets is to pick a ‘left handed top order batsman’.

He had ruled out Warner for his bizarre reasoning…and was suggested maybe Kyle Mayers? To this he responded by saying (I am paraphrasing):

“Mayers is someone I really wanted, but we saw his stats against left arm spin and they were not encouraging. Therefore, he isn’t someone who we can bank on as soon as Akiel Hossein or Imad come on to bowl in the powerplay”.

So this bloke knows the value of Imad Wasim in T20 cricket, as his selection policy revolves around his threat in the powerplay….yet he comes up with these hypocritical comments?
 
Ali Tareen directly calling PSL administration staff ‘snakes’ in this podcast. I don’t understand what this guy is trying to portray here? He is only in his position due to the wealth and privilege of his family, and the injection of cash that isn’t earned by himself. He isn’t a revolutionary who’s earned his right by working through the system itself. Absolutely disgusting comments against PCB officials just because he is paying them to run his Papa’s dream

Probably upset that his father was upstaged by another man for the PCB job
 
If you watch the podcast, Tareen specifically mentions that one of his main targets is to pick a ‘left handed top order batsman’.

He had ruled out Warner for his bizarre reasoning…and was suggested maybe Kyle Mayers? To this he responded by saying (I am paraphrasing):

“Mayers is someone I really wanted, but we saw his stats against left arm spin and they were not encouraging. Therefore, he isn’t someone who we can bank on as soon as Akiel Hossein or Imad come on to bowl in the powerplay”.

So this bloke knows the value of Imad Wasim in T20 cricket, as his selection policy revolves around his threat in the powerplay….yet he comes up with these hypocritical comments?

Seems like an honest assessment by Tareen. He rates Imad the bowler but Imad the batter is the one who lost us the match against India.
 
Seems like an honest assessment by Tareen.
No I think it’s a confused and hypocritical assessment as is the case for most people who are followers of this mindset of cricket.

It’s like saying, “I absolutely despise this guy, he is trash, he will cost you the tournament, nothing good will come out from him…

Yet I desperately need a player to counter him! I don’t want this player who is brilliant in general because I can’t depend on him to counter his threat”

That’s not honest? If he is honest, what are his honest views on the output of Malan and Hendricks in comparison to Rizwan’s with the bat??
 
No I think it’s a confused and hypocritical assessment as is the case for most people who are followers of this mindset of cricket.

It’s like saying, “I absolutely despise this guy, he is trash, he will cost you the tournament, nothing good will come out from him…

Yet I desperately need a player to counter him! I don’t want this player who is brilliant in general because I can’t depend on him to counter his threat”

That’s not honest? If he is honest, what are his honest views on the output of Malan and Hendricks in comparison to Rizwan’s with the bat??

Not confusing at all when you consider the fact that batting and bowling are two separate facets of the game. Was Imad selected for his PP bowling or his batting heroics in the PSL final? He didn't bowl in the PP vs India. We didn't need him for that. He was selected for finishing the innings which he couldn't do. Imad had about 8 overs left with the RRR being a measly 6 when came to bat. He played 4 dots straight away. He fell in the last over so he had plenty of time to bat but he failed miserably. It's an accurate assessment of both his batting (lack of) and bowling capabilities.
 
Not confusing at all when you consider the fact that batting and bowling are two separate facets of the game. Was Imad selected for his PP bowling or his batting heroics in the PSL final
What number was Imad batting for Pakistan? Everyone knows that Imad’s value in T20 is his powerplay and middle over’s bowling. If Pakistan wanted to pick him to bat…..he wouldn’t be bowling at all looool

As I said mate, the fans of this kind of cricket are confused in this thought process. Ali Tareen is a reflection of this confusion.
 
What number was Imad batting for Pakistan? Everyone knows that Imad’s value in T20 is his powerplay and middle over’s bowling. If Pakistan wanted to pick him to bat…..he wouldn’t be bowling at all looool

As I said mate, the fans of this kind of cricket are confused in this thought process. Ali Tareen is a reflection of this confusion.

He was sent at 5. That's a batters position. Just admit it mate, you're only arguing because it's the owner of the Sultans, the PSL team you dislike due to Rizwan connection.
 
He was sent at 5. That's a batters position. Just admit it mate, you're only arguing because it's the owner of the Sultans, the PSL team you dislike due to Rizwan connection.
Your talking nonsense. Imad’s batting is a bonus, everyone who supports him here talks about his ability to bowl economically in the powerplay overs. That’s why he is picked for franchise/league cricket all around the world. No one hypes his batting, even though he has proven in the previous season how easy it is to pad your stats with not out performances and at a better strike rate than the frauds who bat in the powerplay.

I am arguing with a guy who isn’t making any sense, I don’t care if he’s the owner of MS, whose captain is Rizwan. I can turn the argument around on you and say that you are only defending his b.s because he is the owner of MS, the franchise whose captain is a player you worship!
 
Your talking nonsense. Imad’s batting is a bonus, everyone who supports him here talks about his ability to bowl economically in the powerplay overs. That’s why he is picked for franchise/league cricket all around the world. No one hypes his batting, even though he has proven in the previous season how easy it is to pad your stats with not out performances and at a better strike rate than the frauds who bat in the powerplay.

I am arguing with a guy who isn’t making any sense, I don’t care if he’s the owner of MS, whose captain is Rizwan. I can turn the argument around on you and say that you are only defending his b.s because he is the owner of MS, the franchise whose captain is a player you worship!

International cricket is grades above franchise and league cricket. Imad's bowling in the PP adds tremendous value at that level but that's about it. Fact is he wasn't needed in the PP vs India. It made sense as it was raining so the pacers were preferred. And they did a great job getting both Rohit and Kohli. We didn't lose that game due to bowling.

Imad's batting is a bonus? That's a new one. Are you classifying him as a tailender?
 
International cricket is grades above franchise and league cricket. Imad's bowling in the PP adds tremendous value at that level but that's about it. Fact is he wasn't needed in the PP vs India. It made sense as it was raining so the pacers were preferred. And they did a great job getting both Rohit and Kohli. We didn't lose that game due to bowling.

Imad's batting is a bonus? That's a new one. Are you classifying him as a tailender?
He bats like Babar and Rizwan outside the powerplay, actually he has more innovative strokes.

You seem to be completely lost if you are claiming Imad was begged to return to Pakistan for his battinf and not his bowling primarily. I can understand though, you did believe Babar can hit 6x4 in the super over if needed.
 
A guy sent in to bat at 5 is scoring bonus runs lol @Rana man you're really clutching at straws.

I wish he scored some bonus runs. The man played 4 dot balls straight away and then was made to look like a fool by Axar Patel. Couldn't hit anything on the offside, the same thing you criticize Rizwan for. And he was even slower than Rizwan. Played 23 balls with a strike rate of 65
 
He bats like Babar and Rizwan outside the powerplay, actually he has more innovative strokes.

You seem to be completely lost if you are claiming Imad was begged to return to Pakistan for his battinf and not his bowling primarily. I can understand though, you did believe Babar can hit 6x4 in the super over if needed.

Right, I'm the lost one when you can't see the obvious due to your hate shades.

You can't argue on merit anymore since you've faced alot of L's with Rizwan in the captaincy seat.

The diversion tactic is just a plea to the other stooges to join you and help you cope with the Ls
 
Your talking nonsense. Imad’s batting is a bonus, everyone who supports him here talks about his ability to bowl economically in the powerplay overs. That’s why he is picked for franchise/league cricket all around the world. No one hypes his batting, even though he has proven in the previous season how easy it is to pad your stats with not out performances and at a better strike rate than the frauds who bat in the powerplay.

I am arguing with a guy who isn’t making any sense, I don’t care if he’s the owner of MS, whose captain is Rizwan. I can turn the argument around on you and say that you are only defending his b.s because he is the owner of MS, the franchise whose captain is a player you worship!
TBF many at the time were lauding Imad for his power hitting during the tail end of the PSL ( including me). i think it is personally reasonable to say he was brought into the team as much for his hitting than his bowling.

As far as Ali Tareen, well he shouldn't be making these types of statements in his capacity as a team owner. He seems to be talking as if PSL is a computer game and he has the controller.
 
You can't argue on merit anymore since you've faced alot of L's with Rizwan in the captaincy seat
What Ls have I faced with Rizwan in the captaincy? Pakistan have lost 5 out of 5 games he has played and captained in T20s

Pakistan in general have been losing 80% of the matches he and Babar play in. I absolutely love it when he plays T20 in whatever capacity and then I have a field day here.

Whether he gets out for a low score, or he bats through and scores a 70 off 55 balls….I am always proven right about him. Thats a fact.
 
What Ls have I faced with Rizwan in the captaincy? Pakistan have lost 5 out of 5 games he has played and captained in T20s

Pakistan in general have been losing 80% of the matches he and Babar play in. I absolutely love it when he plays T20 in whatever capacity and then I have a field day here.

Whether he gets out for a low score, or he bats through and scores a 70 off 55 balls….I am always proven right about him. Thats a fact.

With all the vitriol you spray about Rizwan, just him being captain is an L to you and your way of thinking.

He's doing great in ODIs, that's the focus right now, with the champions trophy on the horizon. It would be a win for you if Asif Ali was appointed captain
 
@Rana your comment in the PSL 9 final thread. You considered Imad a proper batter.

What's with the bonus runs narrative now
He can bat, so what are you trying to pin on me? Amir Yamin can bat too, it doesn’t change the fact that his main strength as a T20 bowler is his ability to bowl swing with control in the powerplay.

Both Imad and Amir are more competent outside of the powerplay batters than Babar and Rizwan at least. Both are more likely to hit 6x4s in the super over if needed over Babar
 
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