Big names like David Warner, Steve Smith and Kane Williamson among others., who went unsold at IPL 2025 auction, are yet to confirm their participation in Pakistan Super League (PSL 10). The PSL franchises are eyeing to go big on stars who were not picked up in the IPL mega auction as a part of their efforts to boost the popularity of the league. The PSL 10 Draft will be held in Gwadar, Balochistan on January 11.
No Warner, Smith for PSL 10?
As per Cricket Pakistan, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PSL) is yet to receive official confirmation from Smith, Warner and Williamson on their participation in PSL 10. However, the names of all three have been included in preliminary list of foreign players who are available for selection. Further, the report states that the inclusion of Jonny Bairstow and Chirs Woakes is also subjected to the duo securing a No-Objection Certificate (NOC) from the ECB.
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Knowing that they can’t compete with the IPL, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) knows they’ll have to go the extra mile to entice foreign stars. The PCB has therefore decided to increase the salary cap for marquee players.
The top cricketers can fetch themselves somewhere between $350,000 to $400,000 (Rs 2.9 to 3.8 crore). This isn’t anywhere close to what the biggest IPL names get, but it is a start and a step in the right direction. Reports have even suggested that PSL franchises have always offered huge sums to several players, and English players are even ready to decline their county contracts in order to play in the PSL.
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