Australian batsmen in Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 steve smith and captain of New Zealand kane williamson The possibility of participation has almost ended. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed that both players have withdrawn from the tournament due to their prior commitments. Along with this PCB England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) Awaiting approval for the participation of English players.
Big names included in platinum category
psl 2025 In the draft of players of david warner, adil rashid, Chris WoakesAnd Mustafizur Rahman Like the names of star players have been included.
- Australia: Matthew Short, Riley Meredith, Steve Smith (if confirmed), and David Warner.
- England: Adil Rashid, Jason Roy, Jonny Bairstow, Tom Curran, and Gus Atkinson.
- New Zealand: Finn Allen, Kane Williamson (if confirmed), and Mark Chapman.
- Sri Lanka: Charith Asalanka.
- West Indies: Shai Hope.
Conflict with IPL, selection of foreign players challenging
This time PSL for the first time Indian Premier League (IPL) It is being organized in April-May. Due to this, PCB is facing difficulties in including foreign players. Specifically, the PCB is trying to sign players who were not bought in the IPL auction.
Position of other major players
- Shakib Al Hasan: Will play only as a batsman due to bowling restrictions.
- Other players in the platinum category: Chris Lynn, Daryl Mitchell, Adam Milne, Tim Southee, Kusal Mendis, David Willey, Usman Khawaja, Jack Crawley, Michael Bracewell, and Alex Hales.
- Diamond and Gold Category: Australian wicketkeeper Alex Carey Including other foreign players.
Smith and Williamson’s withdrawal is a big blow
The withdrawal of Steve Smith and Kane Williamson from PSL is being considered a big blow for the PCB. However, the board says it is trying to tie up other leading international players to maintain the competitiveness and glamor of the league.
