The player categories for the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10 draft have been announced, with several international stars included in the Platinum category.

Australia's David Warner, Matthew Short, Sean Abbott, New Zealand's Mark Chapman, and Bangladesh's Mustafizur Rahman have been named in the draft's Platinum category.

Other notable names in the Platinum category include Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Shakib Al Hasan, Chris Lynn, Daryl Mitchell, Adam Milne, Tim Southee, Kusal Mendis, and David Willey.

Additionally, Usman Khawaja, Zak Crawley, Jason Roy, Michael Bracewell, and Alex Hales are among the 40 foreign players listed in the Platinum category.

Six overseas players are exclusively available for selection in the Platinum category. However, other players not picked in Platinum will also be available in the Diamond and Gold categories.

Australia’s wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey is part of the Diamond category, which features a total of 87 foreign players available for the draft.

Meanwhile, 165 international players have registered for the Gold category in the PSL 10 draft.

What is Pakistan Super League?

Established in 2015 by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), the Pakistan Super League commenced its inaugural season in 2016 with five franchises: Karachi Kings, Lahore Qalandars, Islamabad United, Peshawar Zalmi, and Quetta Gladiators.

In 2018, the league expanded to include a sixth team, Multan Sultans.

Over the years, the PSL has witnessed competitive cricket and has been instrumental in unearthing local talent while attracting international stars.

The league has also played a pivotal role in bringing high-profile cricket back to Pakistan, with matches increasingly hosted on home soil.

PSL Champions Over the Years:

2016: Islamabad United
2017: Peshawar Zalmi
2018: Islamabad United
2019: Quetta Gladiators
2020: Karachi Kings
2021: Multan Sultans
2022: Lahore Qalandars
2023: Lahore Qalandars
2024: Islamabad United