{"id":32732,"date":"2023-12-07T22:42:10","date_gmt":"2023-12-07T22:42:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/pcb-unveils-psl-9-draft-retentions-full-list-revealed\/"},"modified":"2023-12-07T22:42:10","modified_gmt":"2023-12-07T22:42:10","slug":"pcb-unveils-psl-9-draft-retentions-full-list-revealed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/pcb-unveils-psl-9-draft-retentions-full-list-revealed\/","title":{"rendered":"PCB Unveils PSL 9 Draft Retentions &#8211; Full List Revealed"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<figure class=\"featuredimg\">\n <\/p>\n<p class=\"captionimg\">PCB Unveils PSL 9 Draft Retentions \u2013 Full List Revealed<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>Qalandars retain Afridi, Rauf, and Wiese for PSL defense.<\/li>\n<li>Multan Sultans get first Platinum pick via strategic trades.<\/li>\n<li>PSL 9 draft boasts global stars: Sams, Agar, Nabi, Guptill.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In anticipation of the upcoming ninth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) unveiled the list of players retained by all six franchises, offering fans a glimpse into the powerhouse lineups set to compete in February 2024.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Defending Champions Lahore Qalandars Lead with Shaheen Afridi:<\/strong> Lahore Qalandars, the reigning champions, have retained their skipper Shaheen Shah Afridi in the Platinum category. The squad, boasting a total of eight retentions, includes key players such as Haris Rauf, the team\u2019s Brand Ambassador, and the dynamic all-rounder David Wiese in the Diamond category.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Strategic Trades and Picks for Multan Sultans:<\/strong> Multan Sultans, after strategic trades with Quetta, now hold the coveted first pick in the Platinum category. The team\u2019s seven retentions include star players like Mohammad Rizwan and Iftikhar Ahmed in the Platinum category, alongside emerging talent Faisal Akram.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Islamabad United\u2019s Strong Retention Strategy:<\/strong> Islamabad United has secured the services of their captain Shadab Khan and fast-bowler Naseem Shah in the Platinum category. The team\u2019s mentor, Imad Wasim, also finds a place in the Diamond category, adding depth to their lineup.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Karachi Kings and Quetta Gladiators Shuffle Players:<\/strong> Karachi Kings, following Shan Masood\u2019s move, made strategic exchanges, gaining a first-round Silver pick from Multan Sultans. Quetta Gladiators, on the other hand, retained the services of Rilee Rossouw in the Platinum category, forming a robust squad of eight players.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Peshawar Zalmi\u2019s Star-Studded Lineup:<\/strong> Babar Azam and Rovman Powell headline Peshawar Zalmi\u2019s Platinum retentions, joined by a mix of international and emerging talent, emphasizing the team\u2019s commitment to a well-rounded squad.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Top International Picks in Platinum and Diamond Categories:<\/strong> The PSL draft promises an array of international cricketing talent, with star players like Daniel Sams and Ashton Agar from Australia, Afghanistan\u2019s dynamic trio of Fazalhaq Farooqi, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, and Rahmanullah Gurbaz, and England\u2019s experienced campaigners Ben Duckett, Chris Jordan, and David Willey.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dazzling Diamond Category Players:<\/strong> The Diamond category features notable names, including Afghanistan\u2019s Mohammad Nabi, Australia\u2019s Ben McDermott, Bangladesh\u2019s Mahmudullah, England\u2019s Ollie Pope and Liam Dawson, New Zealand\u2019s Martin Guptill and Tim Seifert, South Africa\u2019s Reeza Hendricks and Lungi Ngidi, Sri Lanka\u2019s Dushmantha Chameera and Charith Asalanka, and West Indies\u2019 Roston Chase and Shai Hope.<\/p>\n<p>As the franchises gear up for the PSL 9 draft, cricket enthusiasts eagerly await the unfolding drama as teams strategize and build squads capable of claiming the coveted title in the highly anticipated T20 competition.<\/p>\n<div class=\"alsoread\">\n<h4 class=\"text-uppercase mb-10 mt-20 fs-18\">Also Read<\/h4>\n<div class=\"post-box sty22\">\n<div class=\"post-frame js-ratioHtP\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bolnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/FotoJet-44-4-254x144.jpg\" alt=\"Southgate defends using Foden in wide position\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<h5 class=\"title\">Southgate defends using Foden in wide position<\/h5>\n<p>Southgate has defended his decision to use Foden in a wide position&#8230;.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bolnews.com\/sports\/2023\/09\/southgate-defends-using-foden-in-wide-position\/\" class=\"post-link\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PCB Unveils PSL 9 Draft Retentions \u2013 Full List Revealed Qalandars retain Afridi, Rauf, and Wiese for PSL defense. Multan Sultans get first Platinum pick via strategic trades. PSL 9 draft boasts global stars: Sams, Agar, Nabi, Guptill. 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