LAHORE, Pakistan — The Pakistan Super League (PSL) is set to celebrate its milestone 10th season with a dazzling array of international cricketing talent, and West Indies’ left-arm spinner Gudakesh Motie has been announced as one of its most exciting participants.
The league’s highly anticipated draft will unfold in the breath-taking coastal city of Gwadar, Balochistan, on January 11, 2025, setting the stage for an unforgettable tournament.
Motie, who made waves on the global stage by clinching the ICC Player of the Month award in June 2024, has earned his place among an illustrious line-up of international cricket stars. The 29-year-old Guyanese bowler joins the ranks of seasoned players like New Zealand’s Martin Guptill and Tim Southee, as well as South African powerhouse Rassie van der Dussen and Bangladesh’s iconic all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan.
As the PSL celebrates its 10th anniversary, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has reported an overwhelming response to its player registration drive, signaling an elevated level of competition and spectacle for cricket fans worldwide.
Draft order: Lahore Qalandars eye first pick
The draft promises drama and strategy as the order for the prestigious Platinum category has already been finalized. Defending champions Lahore Qalandars will make the first pick, followed by Karachi Kings, Quetta Gladiators, Peshawar Zalmi, Multan Sultans, and Islamabad United. This coveted top spot gives the Qalandars an unmatched opportunity to bolster their squad with a marquee overseas player.
The registered pool of players boasts an extraordinary diversity of cricketing excellence:
New Zealand: Martin Guptill, Tim Southee, Colin Munro, Daryl Mitchell
South Africa: Rassie van der Dussen, Rilee Rossouw, Corbin Bosch
Australia: Alex Carey, Usman Khawaja, Matthew Short, Sean Abbott
England: Alex Hales, Jason Roy, Dawid Malan, Tom Curran, Luke Wood
Bangladesh: Shakib Al Hasan, Mustafizur Rahman
Zimbabwe: Sikandar Raza
West Indies: Gudakesh Motie
This year’s line-up underscores the PSL’s reputation as a melting pot of cricketing brilliance, with players from across the globe eager to make their mark in the tournament.
The PSL’s landmark season promises to blend high-octane cricket with breath-taking venues, as Gwadar’s scenic backdrop adds an extra layer of splendor to the proceedings. Speaking about the event, a PCB spokesperson remarked, “The Pakistan Super League has grown into a phenomenon, and Season 10 is set to be a celebration of cricket at its finest. With players like Gudakesh Motie in the mix, fans can expect a truly world-class spectacle.”
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