The player draft for the sixth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) took place at the High-Performance Centre in Lahore. After long discussions, some hits and misses all six franchises have completed their line ups. Here is a look at the final squads.
In the platinum category, Hasan Ali was the first pick of the day as Islamabad United used the wildcard to pick him. Chris Lynn, the hard-hitting batsmen from Quetta goes to Multan Sultan. Chirs Gayle, the universe boss is back to light up the PSL after a gap of three and was picked by Quetta Gladiators. Lahore Qalandars picked Rashid Khan. Zalmi strengthened their middle order with David Miller.
In the Diamond category, Islamabad United bagged England’s all-rounder Lewis Gregory, who last season represented Zalmi. Karachi Kings picked up Muhammad Nabi from Afghanistan while Peshawar Zalmi took Mujeeb ur Rehman and Sherfane Rutherford in this category.
All six franchises had the option to retain up to eight players from their 2020 squads. Peshawar Zalmi were the only side to retain only five players and more surprisingly they parted ways with the in-form Hasan Ali after five years. Here is a look at the retentions made by the franchises.
How does it work?
Every franchise needs to complete a 18-man squad. They can pick at least three Platinum, three Diamond, three Gold, five Silver and two Emerging players in their squads (reduced from 21-man). Franchises can also pick two supplementary players.
Pick Order
Islamabad United will have the first pick followed by Multan Sultans. Lahore will have the third pick followed by Peshawar Zalmi, Quetta Gladiators and Karachi Kings.
Salary cap
Each side must build a squad within a $1.1 million salary cap. Platinum players have a base price of $147,000 and a maximum price of $218,000. Diamond players have a base price of $73,000 and a maximum price of $103,000. Gold players have a base price of $44,000 and a maximum price of $58,000. Silver players have a base price of $15,000 and a maximum price of $35,000. Emerging players have a base price of $6,500 and a maximum price of $9,500.
