The highly anticipated drafting for the 10th season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) officially commenced on Monday at the historic Hazuri Bagh in the heart of Lahore's Walled City.

As franchises look to strengthen their squads, several prominent international stars were selected in the prestigious Platinum Category, marking a key moment in the lead-up to the new season.

Platinum picks:

Lahore Qalandars made a statement with their selection of Daryl Mitchell in the Platinum category.

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The New Zealand all-rounder is expected to bring both firepower with the bat and reliability with the ball, making him a key asset for the defending champions.

Karachi Kings

KK were quick to make their move, securing David Warner, the Australian opening batsman, in the same category.

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Known for his aggressive stroke play, Warner’s addition will give Karachi's top order a significant boost in the upcoming season.

Quetta Gladiators

QG were not far behind, picking Mark Chapman, the versatile New Zealand cricketer, in the Platinum category.

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His flexibility in both the batting and fielding departments is expected to add much-needed balance to the squad.

Multan Sultans

MS made their move with the acquisition of Michael Bracewell, another New Zealand player, in the Platinum category.

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Bracewell’s all-round capabilities, particularly in the middle overs, make him a valuable player for the Sultans.

Peshawar Zalmi

PZ selected Tom Kohler-Cadmore through the Right to Match mechanism, a decision that has garnered significant attention.

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The English batsman’s striking power has been one of the major highlights of his career, and his presence is expected to solidify Peshawar’s top order.

Islamabad United

IU picked Matthew Short, the Australian middle-order batsman, who has displayed remarkable consistency in domestic cricket and is now expected to deliver on the PSL stage.

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This year’s draft has seen teams focused on strengthening their batting and all-rounder departments, with a keen emphasis on players who can add depth and balance to the squads. As the teams prepare for the start of PSL Season 10, the competition for the trophy is expected to be fierce.

Key picks recap:

Lahore Qalandars: Daryl Mitchell (Platinum)
Karachi Kings: David Warner, Adam Milne, Abbas Afridi(Platinum)
Quetta Gladiators: Mark Chapman, Finn Allen (Platinum)
Multan Sultans: Michael Bracewell (Platinum)
Peshawar Zalmi: Tom Kohler-Cadmore (Right to Match)
Islamabad United: Matthew Short (Platinum)