The Pakistan Super League (PSL) has officially revealed the first glimpse of the Platinum category players for the 2025 season, sparking excitement among fans and franchises ahead of the season 10 draft scheduled for January 13. This announcement sets the stage for intense strategy wars as teams look to secure top-tier talent for their squads.
Who Made the First Platinum List?
The initial Platinum category list features a mix of international stars, ensuring the league remains a showcase of world-class cricket. Aussie stalwarts headline the list, bringing their proven match-winning capabilities to the table. International sensations like David Warner, Chris Lynn and Matthew Short among others, whose explosive performances have left fans in awe across global T20 leagues are all part of the list.
Emerging talent has also found its place in the Platinum ranks, with the likes of Cooper Connolly earning well-deserved recognition after standout performances in this cricketing season.
PSL 10 Draft: Initial Platinum Category Players:
| Player Name | Country |
|---|---|
| Mujeeb Ur Rahman | Afghanistan |
| Naveen-ul-Haq Murid | Afghanistan |
| Ashton Agar | Australia |
| Chris Lynn | Australia |
| Cooper Connolly | Australia |
| Daniel Sams | Australia |
| David Warner | Australia |
| Jason Behrendorff | Australia |
| Mark Steketee | Australia |
| Matthew Short | Australia |
| Moises Henriques | Australia |
| Riley Meredith | Australia |
Soon after revealing the 1st list, the PSL management has revealed the names of 12 more superstars in the platinum category with the likes of Sean Abbott, Jason Roy, Mustafizur Rahman and Usman Khawaja entering the fray.
| Player Name | Country |
|---|---|
| Sean Abbott | Australia |
| Usman Khawaja | Australia |
| William Sutherland | Australia |
| Mustafizur Rahman | Bangladesh |
| Shakib Al Hasan | Bangladesh |
| Alex Hales | England |
| Jason Roy | England |
| Joe Clarke | England |
| Laurie Evans | England |
| Sam Billings | England |
| Tom Curran | England |
| Tom Kohler-Cadmore | England |
The part 3 has now been revealed as well with some huge names from New Zealand and South Africa. The likes of Daryl Mitchell, Tim Southee, Mark Chapman, Reeza Hendricks are included in the list.
| Tymal Mills | England |
| Adam Milne | New Zealand |
| Daryl Mitchell | New Zealand |
| Finn Allen | New Zealand |
| Jimmy Neesham | New Zealand |
| Mark Chapman | New Zealand |
| Michael Bracewell | New Zealand |
| Tim Southee | New Zealand |
| Imran Tahir | South Africa |
| Reeza Hendricks | South Africa |
| Rassie van der Dussen | South Africa |
| Tabraiz Shamsi | South Africa |
The latest list of platinum players include players from Sri Lanka and the West Indies. Explosive wicket-keeper batter Kusal Mendis, opening batter Evin Lewis and experienced Jason Holder are a part of this elite list
| Charith Asalanka | Sri Lanka |
| Kusal Mendis | Sri Lanka |
| Jason Holder | West Indies |
| Alzarri Joseph | West Indies |
| Evin Lewis | West Indies |
| Johnson Charles | West Indies |
| Shai Hope | West Indies |
Franchises Gear Up for January 13 Draft
With the first Platinum category revealed, all eyes now slowly shift to the draft, where franchises will strategize to build balanced squads that can contend for the coveted PSL title. The draft is expected to be a tactical showdown as teams aim to secure these marquee players while managing their overall budgets.
Stay tuned for more updates as the PSL 2025 draft unfolds, promising another thrilling chapter in Pakistan’s premier cricketing spectacle.
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