For the first time, Gwadar will host the ceremony of the player draft for PSL 10. PCB announced the decision on Friday. PSL draft is expected to take place on January 11th, 2025.
“The ceremony that kicks off the league’s festivities will take place on Saturday, January 11, 2025,” said a statement issued by the cricket governing body. The decision to pick Gwadar as the host for the PSL draft is made with the aim of helping the youth of the province to take up the sport.
Meanwhile, PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi said: “Gwadar, with its stunning coastline and strategic importance, represents the heart of Pakistan’s economic future.”
“By hosting the HBL PSL Player Draft here, we aim to highlight its cultural and economic significance while celebrating the unity cricket brings to our nation,” he added.
“PSL is more than a cricket league to passionate fans of Pakistan, it’s a celebration of Pakistan’s passion, diversity, and talent. The Player Draft taking place in Gwadar is a step towards inspiring young cricketers from Balochistan and other cities of the country to dream big,” he added.
He said he looks forward to welcoming all the franchises of the league and the stakeholders to the beautiful port city of Gwadar.
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PSL Chief Executive Officer Salman Naseer, in a statement, said: “The initiative reflects the commitment to expanding PSL’s reach to every corner of Pakistan and showcasing the beauty of Pakistan to the world.”
“PSL is more than a cricket league to passionate fans of Pakistan, it’s a celebration of Pakistan’s passion, diversity, and talent. The Player Draft taking place in Gwadar is a step towards inspiring young cricketers from Balochistan and other cities of the country to dream big,” he added.
The relegation process and retention of players will be announced at the end of December.