LAHORE: The replacement draft for the future 10th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) will happen on Monday, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on Sunday.
According to the cricket board, the replacement draft will be held on Monday evening in a virtual session as the franchises will partially replace five players, who are available for a few matches.
As a result, former champions Peshawar Zalmi and Karachi Kings will name replacements for Nahid Rana (Gold category) and Litton Das (Silver category) respectively.
Moreover, South Africaโs Rassie van der Dussen, who was linked in by defending champions Islamabad United in the Supplementary category and the New Zealand pair of Mark Chapman and Kane Williamson drafted by Quetta Gladiators and Karachi Kings in the Platinum and Supplementary category respectively will also be replaced partially.
Temporarily, Zalmi will make a pick to replace South Africaโs fast-bowling all-rounder Corbin Bosch, who made a last-minute move to the cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 โ a choice that flashed concerns over his commitment to the PSL and reportedly unfulfilled senior PCB officials.
In response, the PCB initiated legal records through Boschโs agent, citing a breach of contract.
Former this week, Bosch submitted his response to Pakistani officials, illustrative that his decision was not meant to weaken the PSL and instead cited financial security and long-term career growth as key factors behind his move.
The readily expected 10th edition of the PSL is set to start on Friday, April 11, with defending champions Islamabad United taking on two-time winners Lahore Qalandars at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
The six team tournament will feature a total of 34 matches from April 11 to May 18. Lahoreโs Gaddafi Stadium will host 13 matches, with the two Eliminators and the grand finale.
Moreover, an exhibition match is scheduled for April 8 in Peshawar, with participating teams to be announced late.
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium will host 11 matches, with the first Qualifier on May 13, while Karachiโs National Bank Stadium and Multan Cricket Stadium will host each five matches.
The tournament will also include three double-headers, with two scheduled for Saturdays and one on Labor Day (May 1).
