LAHORE: The impressive cricket gala of Pakistan Super League Seven (PSL-7) is about to begin as the draft ceremony of selecting 425 players out of 32 countries across globe took place on Sunday.
The Mega event will start from 27 January during which 34 matches will be played.
According to the drafting policy every team will be allowed to retain 8 players. Islamabad United, Karachi Kings, Lahore Qalandars and Peshawar Zalmi decided 8 players each; meanwhile, Quetta Gladiators and Multan Sultans finalized 7 players so far.
Moreover, in every franchise’s 18-men squad three players from Platinum, Diamond and Gold categories will be added.
In every team 5 players from silver, 2 from emerging and 2 from supplementary category will be selected. The franchise was directed to follow the recommendations and select the players accordingly.
In the platinum category Lahore Qalandars is at first pick. Multan Sultans at second, Karachi Kings at third, Islamabad United at fourth, Peshawar Zalmi at fifth and Quetta Gladiators at sixth.
Ramiz Raja, Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) while addressing the PSL7 draft ceremony has said that the relationship between franchise owners and cricket board is significant.
He was of the view that PCB aims to make PSL-7 most successful league across the world. He went on to extend gratitude to all franchises and sponsors for their efforts.
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