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Australia’s wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey is set to make his mark in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) as he officially signs up for the player draft of the 10th edition.
The PSL made the announcement public, stating, “Australian wicket-keeper Alex Carey has officially signed up for the HBL PSL Draft.”
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Carey’s International Career
Carey has been a consistent presence in Australia’s Test, ODI, and T20I squads. He has represented Australia in:
- 35 Tests
- 76 ODIs
- 38 T20Is
In his international career, Carey has amassed 3,712 runs, which includes two centuries and 19 half-centuries.
Although a familiar face in leagues like the Indian Premier League (IPL), England’s Vitality Blast, and Big Bash League (BBL), this will mark Carey’s first foray into the PSL.
PSL 10’s Growing Star Power
Carey is the ninth foreign player to register for the PSL 10 draft, joining an illustrious lineup that includes:
- Usman Khawaja (Australia)
- Tom Curran, David Willey, Dawid Malan, Jason Roy (England)
- Shakib Al Hasan, Mustafizur Rahman (Bangladesh)
- Sikandar Raza (Zimbabwe)
Player Draft in Gwadar
For the first time in PSL history, the draft event will be held in Balochistan, with the picturesque Gwadar set to host the event on January 11, 2025.
The draft order for the Platinum Category has also been revealed:
- Lahore Qalandars
- Karachi Kings
- Quetta Gladiators
- Peshawar Zalmi
- Multan Sultans (last season’s runners-up)
- Islamabad United (reigning champions)
What to Expect?
Alex Carey’s addition brings further excitement to PSL 10, as his wicketkeeping skills and middle-order reliability make him a valuable asset. Fans eagerly await to see which franchise will secure Carey’s services in this blockbuster season of the PSL.
