The Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise owners have submitted the list of unsold Indian Premier League (IPL) players to the Pakistan Cricket Board for selection in the drafts for the next edition of the league.
The next edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) is set to clash with the Indian Premier League (IPL). This is because the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will be played during the Pakistan-based League window and hence the tournament has been moved to the March-April window.
Indian Premier League 2025 and Pakistan Super League 2025 are going to meet
At the same time, the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 will be played, which will surely have a huge impact on the PSL. This is because of the brand value that IPL has and the audience that the league attracts. Also, some senior players have opted for the Indian League instead of the Pakistan league.
However, some of the unsold big names are likely to play in the PSL. These include David Warnerkane williamson Adil Rashid, Alex CareyKeshav Maharaj, Shai Hope, Daryl MitchellJonny Bairstow and Akeal Hossain.
The team owners want the PCB to speak to the agents and management of these players and confirm their availability – Unsold IPL players PCB source
The names of these players have been suggested by the PSL team owners and they want to play in the league. A PTI source close to the developments claimed that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will speak to the players’ agents and confirm their availability for the next edition of the league.
“The team owners want the PCB to speak to the agents and management of these players and confirm their availability for PSL 2025.”
Franchise owners are in favor of having the players draft in London or Dubai for the PSL – sources PCB
It is also reported that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) wants to hold the draft of players for the league either in London or Dubai. Reports claimed that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) was inspired by a plan to host the auction in a foreign country.
A source claimed: “Franchise owners are in favor of training players in either London or Dubai as they feel it will improve the league’s brand image.”
Last month, the IPL mega auction was held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. It was a huge success for BCCI as huge amount of money was spent in the league. In the auction, some big players were not sold and some young players were paid more than expected.
The Pakistan Cricket Board is reportedly looking for a window to host PSL 2025 from April 7 to May 20. The tournament will usually be played in the same window as the Indian Premier League and hence there is a possibility that both the tournaments will clash.
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