ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on Friday that the port city Gwadar in Balochistan, Pakistan as host for the Player Draft of 10th edition of HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL).
This exciting ceremony, which marks the beginning of the league’s festivities, is scheduled for Saturday, January 11, 2025. The exact timing for the PSL 10 Player Draft will be announced soon.
The decision to choose Gwadar was made with the aim of taking the popular sport among the people in that part of the province and inspire the next generations to take up cricket as a professional sport, the PCB said.
Gwadar to Welcome Cricket Stars
PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi said that Gwadar, with its stunning coastline and strategic importance, represents the heart of Pakistan’s economic future.
He said that by hosting the HBL PSL Player Draft in Gwadar, they aimed to highlight its cultural and economic significance, “while celebrating the unity cricket brings to our nation.”
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“I look forward to welcoming all the franchises and the relevant stakeholders to the beautiful city of Gwadar on 11 January as we take an exciting step towards marking the start of the 10th edition of Pakistan’s biggest sporting extravaganza,” he said.
HBL PSL Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Salman Naseer said it gave him great pride in announcing Gwadar as the host city for the HBL PSL Player Draft.
This initiative reflected their commitment to expanding HBL PSL’s reach to every corner of Pakistan and showcasing the beauty of Pakistan to the world, he said.
“HBL PSL is more than a cricket league to passionate fans of Pakistan, it’s a celebration of Pakistan’s passion, diversity, and talent. The Player Draft taking place in Gwadar is a step towards inspiring young cricketers from Balochistan and other cities of the country to dream big.”
The relegation process and retention of players will be announced at the end of December, the PCB said.
