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The Pakistan Super League (PSL) is set to enter its 10th edition, and ahead of the tournament, the replacement draft will take place on Monday, March 24, in a virtual session, as confirmed by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
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PSL 10 – Key Details
- Start Date: April 11
- Opening Match: Defending champions Islamabad United vs. Lahore Qalandars at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
- Venues: Karachi, Lahore, Multan, Rawalpindi
- Final: May 18 at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium
- Total Matches: 34
Replacement Draft Announced as Key Players Withdraw
Several PSL franchises are forced to make last-minute squad changes due to the unavailability of key players. As a result, the PCB has scheduled a replacement draft on March 24.
Major Players Missing PSL 10 & Their Replacements
🚨 Peshawar Zalmi – Replacing Nahid Rana
🚨 Karachi Kings – Replacing Litton Das
🚨 Islamabad United – Rassie van der Dussen (Partial Replacement)
🚨 Quetta Gladiators – Mark Chapman (Partial Replacement)
🚨 Karachi Kings – Kane Williamson (Partial Replacement)
Corbin Bosch Leaves PSL for IPL – Controversy Erupts
Peshawar Zalmi suffered a major blow as Corbin Bosch opted out of PSL 10 to join the Mumbai Indians in IPL 2025. His decision has sparked controversy, and the PCB has taken legal action against Bosch for violating his PSL contract.
🔹 Bosch’s Justification: He cited financial security and long-term career prospects as reasons for his IPL move.
PSL’s Expansion Plans – Two New Teams on the Horizon
To compete with the IPL, the PSL is set for a major transformation. The PCB has confirmed plans to expand the league from six to eight teams by 2026.
Since its inception in 2016, the PSL has grown in popularity, but it still trails the IPL in financial strength and global reach. The addition of two new teams is a strategic move to increase the league’s competitiveness on a global scale.
With PSL 10 set to begin soon, will the tournament bridge the gap with IPL, or will the Indian league continue to dominate? Stay tuned for all the latest updates!
