LAHORE: Former England pacer David Willey, who previously represented Multan Sultans, has officially signed up for the PSL 2025 draft.
The registration process for foreign players for the PSL draft is ongoing, and players from England have also begun registering.
Willey made an impressive impact during the ninth edition of the PSL.
In the 11 matches he played, Willey claimed 15 wickets at an average of 20.40 and an economy rate of 7.46, finishing as the fourth-highest wicket-taker of the season.
His all-round performance in the final between Multan Sultans and Islamabad United was particularly notable, where he scored six runs off three balls and took a wicket.
With 19 PSL matches under his belt, Willey has proven to be a valuable asset for the Sultans, amassing a total of 28 wickets and contributing 66 runs.
It is pertinent to mention that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) decided to take the Pakistan Super League (PSL) draft to Balochistan for the first time in the league's history.
As per the announcement, the draft will take place in Gwadar, the port city of Pakistan's largest province, on January 11, 2025.
PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi stated, "Gwadar, with its stunning coastal scenery and strategic significance, is the heart of Pakistan's economic future. By hosting the HBL PSL Player Draft here, we aim to highlight its cultural and economic importance while celebrating cricket, a sport that unites our nation. I look forward to welcoming all franchises and stakeholders to the beautiful city of Gwadar on January 11 as we take a significant step towards the 10th edition of Pakistan’s biggest sporting event."
For the unversed, the PCB also announced the pick order for the player draft of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 10 on Monday.
As per the recently announced pick order, two-time champions Lahore Qalandars will make the first pick in the platinum category, followed by arch-rivals Karachi Kings.
2019 champions Quetta Gladiators will make the third pick, while Peshawar Zalmi will have the fourth.
Last season’s runners-up, Multan Sultans, and reigning champions Islamabad United will make the fifth and sixth picks, respectively.
