HBL PSL 8 Draft 2023 – Players List, Date and Live Streaming
Despite not being a national sport, cricket is undoubtedly the most followed sport in Pakistan. It is extremely popular both in terms of viewership and participation. To promote young cricketers, Pakistan Cricket Board introduced PSL (Pakistan Super League) in 2015. It has gained a huge following and is now the second most watched Twenty20 league in the world after the Indian Premier League. This year the opening ceremony of PSL 8 will be held in Multan.
hammadalitv.com has compiled all the details on the HBL PSL 8 draft below, including the list of foreign and domestic players.
What is PSL?
PSL is a professional Twenty20 cricket league in Pakistan. It was founded in 2015 and consists of six teams representing different cities of Pakistan.
Each team plays a total of 14 matches in the league stage, with the top four teams qualifying for the playoffs. The winner of the playoffs is crowned the champion of the PSL.
What is PSL Draft?
The PSL Draft is an annual event in which six teams select players to be included in their squads. Players can be domestic or international and can be selected in a variety of ways, including open bidding, direct picking, and right-to-match cards.
The draft is an exciting time for fans, as it allows them to see which players their favorite teams will acquire for the upcoming season.
PSL 8 Right to Match Card (RTM)
The Right to Match Card (RTM) is a tool that teams can use to retain a player from their previous season’s squad. During the draft, if another team bids for a player for whom a team holds an RTM, it can use the RTM to match the bid and retain the player.
Teams are only allowed to use a certain number of RTMs per draft, so they should choose wisely.
PSL 2023 Teams List
The six teams of PSL are:
- Karachi Kings
- Lahore Qalandars
- Multan Sultans
- Peshawar Zalmi
- Quetta Gladiators
- Islamabad United
- Karachi Kings
Founded in 2015, Karachi Kings has played in every edition of the PSL since its inception. The team is owned by Salman Iqbal, CEO of ARY Digital Network, and Babar Azam, the former captain of Pakistan’s national cricket team. Karachi Kings have made it to the playoffs in every season of the PSL but are yet to win the tournament.
List of Retained Players
Following is the list of retained players of Karachi Kings.
| Sr. # | Name | Category | Nationality |
| 1 | Haider Ali | Platinum | Pakistan |
| 2 | Imad Wasim | Diamond | Pakistan |
| 3 | Mohammad Amir | Diamond | Pakistan |
| 4 | Shoaib Malik | Diamond | Pakistan |
| 5 | Aamer Yamin | Silver | Pakistan |
| 6 | Mir Hamza | Silver | Pakistan |
| 7 | Sharjeel Khan | Silver | Pakistan |
| 8 | Qasim Akram | Emerging | Pakistan |
Lahore Qalandars
The team of Lahore Qalandars was founded in 2015. It is owned by Qatar Lubricants Company and is captained by former Pakistan national cricket team player Sohail Akhtar. Lahore Qalandars has not had much success in the PSL, as it has never made it to the playoffs.
Retained Player List
The following is the list of retained players for the Lahore Qalandars.
| Sr. # | Name | Category | Nationality |
| 1 | Rashid Khan | Platinum | Afghanistan |
| 2 | Shaheen Shah Afridi | Platinum | Pakistan |
| 3 | David Wiese | Diamond | Namibia |
| 4 | Abdullah Shafique | Gold | Pakistan |
| 5 | Harry Brook | Silver | English |
| 6 | Kamran Ghulam | Silver | Pakistan |
| 7 | Zaman Khan | Emerging | Pakistan |
Multan Sultans
The team Multan Sultans was formed much later than the other teams, in 2018. It is owned by Schön Properties and is captained by former Pakistan national cricket team player Shan Masood. Multan Sultans made it to the playoffs in its first season but has not had much success in the subsequent seasons.
Retained Player List
The following is the list of retained players for Multan Sultans.
| Sr. # | Name | Category | Nationality |
| 1 | Mohammad Rizwan | Platinum | Pakistan |
| 2 | Khushdil Shah | Diamond | Pakistan |
| 3 | Rilee Rossouw | Diamond | South Africa |
| 4 | Shan Masood | Diamond | Pakistan |
| 5 | Shahnawaz Dahani | Brand Ambassador | Pakistan |
| 6 | Tim David | Gold | Australia |
| 7 | Abbas Afridi | Emerging | Pakistan |
| 8 | Ihsanullah | Emerging | Pakistan |
Peshawar Zalmi
Founded in 2015, the team of Peshawar Zalmi is owned by Javed Afridi, the CEO of Haier Pakistan, and is captained by former Pakistan national cricket team player Darren Sammy. Peshawar Zalmi has made it to the playoffs in every season of the PSL and has won the tournament once, in 2017.
Retained Player List
The following is the list of retained players for Peshawar Zalmi.
| Sr. # | Name | Category | Nationality |
| 1 | Babar Azam | Platinum | Pakistan |
| 2 | Sherfane Rutherford | Diamond | West Indies |
| 3 | Wahab Riaz | Diamond | Pakistan |
| 4 | Mohammad Haris | Gold | Pakistan |
| 5 | Aamir Jamal | Brand Ambassador | Pakistan |
| 6 | Salman Irshad | Silver | Pakistan |
| 7 | Tom-Kohler Cadmore | Silver | England |
Quetta Gladiators
One of the most popular teams of PSL, Quetta Gladiators was founded in 2015 and has played in every edition so far. The team is owned by Omar Associates and is captained by former Pakistan national cricket team player Sarfaraz Ahmed. Quetta Gladiators have made it to the playoffs in every season of the PSL, and have reached the final three times, but have yet to win the tournament.
Retained Player List
The following is the list of retained players for Quetta Gladiators.
| Sr. # | Name | Category | Nationality |
| 1 | Mohammad Nawaz | Platinum | Pakistan |
| 2 | Iftikhar Ahmed | Diamond | Pakistan |
| 3 | Jason Roy | Diamond | England |
| 4 | Mohammad Hasnain | Gold | Pakistan |
| 5 | Sarfaraz Ahmed | Gold | Pakistan |
| 6 | Naveen ul Haq | Silver | Pakistan |
| 7 | Umar Akmal | Silver | Pakistan |
| 8 | Will Smeed | Silver | England |
Islamabad United
Based in the capital city, Islamabad United was also founded in 2015 like most of the other teams. It is owned by Leonine Global Sports and is captained by former Pakistan national cricket team player Shadab Khan. Islamabad United has had a lot of success in the PSL, having won the tournament twice, in 2016 and 2018.
Retained Player List
The following is the list of retained players for Islamabad United.
| Sr. # | Name | Category | Nationality |
| 1 | Shadab Khan | Platinum | Pakistan |
| 2 | Asif Ali | (Brand Ambassador) | Pakistan |
| 3 | Mohammad Wasim Jnr | Diamond | Pakistan |
| 4 | Azam Khan | Gold | Pakistan |
| 5 | Faheem Ashraf | Gold | Pakistan |
| 6 | Hasan Ali | Gold | Pakistan |
| 7 | Colin Munro | Silver | New Zealand |
| 8 | Paul Stirling | Silver | Ireland |
PSL Draft for International Players
The PSL Draft also includes a category for international players, who are eligible to be drafted by the teams. They bring a wealth of experience and talent to the league and help elevate the competition level.
| Country | Total No. of Players Registered |
| England | 140 |
| Sri Lanka | 60 |
| Afghanistan | 43 |
| West Indies | 38 |
| Bangladesh | 28 |
| South Africa | 25 |
| Australia | 14 |
| Zimbabwe | 11 |
| Ireland | 9 |
PSL 8 Platinum International Player
- Rashid Khan
- Colin Munro
- Liam Livingstone
- James Vince
- Chris Jordan
- Hazrat Allah Zazai
- Jason Roy
HBL PSL 8 Diamond International Player
- David Wise
- Marchant de Lange
- James Faulkner
- Lewis Gregory.
- Rutherford
- Odin Smith
PSL 8 Gold International Player
- Harry Brooke
- Alex Hales
- Full salt
- Joe Clark
- Saqib Mahmood
HBL PSL 8 Silver International Players
- Dan Foxcroft
- Paul Sterling
- Ben Duckett
- Rowman Powell
- Tom Able
- Race Topley
- Tom Kohler-Cadmore
- Naveen Haque
PSL 8 Supplementary Foreign Players
- Blessings of Mudarbani
- Bean cutting
- Sumit Patel
- Rahmanullah Garbaz
- Noor Ahmed
HBL PSL 8 Venues
The venues for the PSL 8 season are yet to be announced. In the past, matches have been held in various stadiums in Pakistan, including the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore and the National Stadium in Karachi.
National Stadium, Karachi
The National Stadium in Karachi is the home ground of Pakistan’s national cricket team and has a seating capacity of 34,228. It is one of the famous stadiums of Pakistan.
It was built in 1955 and has undergone several renovations since then. The stadium has hosted many international cricket matches as well as other sporting events and concerts.
Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
On the other hand, Gaddafi Stadium has a seating capacity of 60 thousand people. Built in 1959, it is named after former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, who funded its renovation in the 1970s. This stadium has hosted many international cricket matches.
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
The Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium has a seating capacity of 20,000 and is the home ground of the Rawalpindi Rams cricket team.
It was built in 1992 and has hosted many notable international cricket matches, including several matches during the 1996 Cricket World Cup.
How to Watch PSL 8 Draft Online
The PSL 8 draft will be available to watch online on various streaming platforms. Fans can watch all the action live by visiting PSL’s official website or its social media pages.
You also have the option of watching the draft on television through sports channels that cover the program.
Below are the links of online streaming website where you can watch PSL 8 online.
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