LAHORE: Former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson is among the players listed in the Platinum category for the upcoming 10th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), slated to take place in the April-May window this year.
The first Platinum list features a dynamic mix of talent from Australia and Afghanistan.
The list includes players like David Warner, Mujeeb ur Rehman, Naveen ul Haq, Matthew Short, Chris Lynn and many others, ready to showcase their talent in the upcoming edition of the tournament.
The second list also includes players from Australia, Bangladesh, and England, featuring notable names such as Sean Abbott, Usman Khawaja, Shakib Al Hasan, Alex Hales, Jason Roy, Tom Curran and many others.
The third list includes notable players from England, New Zealand, and South Africa, featuring names such as Tim Southee, Tymal Mills, Imran Tahir, Mark Chapman and others.
The fourth and final list features players from Sri Lanka and the West Indies, including names such as Kusal Mendis, Jason Holder and others.
The Platinum category concluded with a surprise signing as former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson joined the PSL draft, adding to the intrigue for franchise owners.
Meanwhile, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) unveiled a revised pick order for the PSL 10 draft.
The previous three Platinum categories have been consolidated into two, while the number of Diamond categories has been reduced from three to one.
Additionally, the Gold categories have been trimmed from three to two, and the Silver categories have been reduced from five to three.
In terms of draft pick order, Lahore Qalandars have secured the first pick in the Platinum 1 category, followed by Karachi Kings, Quetta Gladiators, Peshawar Zalmi, Multan Sultans, and Islamabad United.
Meanwhile, Quetta Gladiators will kick off the Platinum 2 category with the first pick, followed by Karachi Kings.
The PCB also confirmed the revised schedule and venue for the PSL 10 player draft, which is now set to take place on January 13 at Huzuri Bagh in Lahore at 12:30 PM (Pakistan Standard Time).
The event, originally scheduled for Gwadar, Balochistan, was relocated due to "unforeseen logistical challenges."
Additionally, the PCB announced that Gwadar will play a key role in the PSL 2025 Trophy Tour, with the picturesque city set to host one of the tour's stops across Pakistan.