Lahore, November 29, 2023 – The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially announced the date for the much-awaited player draft of the Pakistan Super League’s 9th edition (PSL 9). The event is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at the National Cricket Academy in Lahore.
This announcement has set the stage for what promises to be an exciting buildup to the next season of the country’s premier T20 league.
As teams prepare to bolster their squads with top-tier talent, the draft will see franchises making strategic picks from a pool of local and international cricket stars.
The order of selection has been determined based on the teams’ standings from the previous season, with Quetta Gladiators securing the first pick in the Platinum category.
The anticipation for the draft has been mounting since the completion of local player retentions on November 10 and the commencement of foreign player registrations on October 20.
A significant trade has already made headlines, with Hassan Ali moving to Karachi Kings and Imad Wasim joining Islamabad United, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the draft dynamics.
Cricket fans are eagerly awaiting the draft day, which marks the beginning of preparations for PSL 2024. The tournament itself is expected to run from February 8 to March 24, 2024, offering a full slate of competitive cricket action.
The PCB’s announcement was met with enthusiasm on social media, with the official PSL Twitter account urging fans to mark their calendars for the HBL PSL Player Draft 2024.
As the date approaches, all eyes will be on Lahore to see how the teams shape up for the next installment of one of the most exciting cricket leagues in the world
