Gwadar to host PSL10 players draft

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced that the Player Draft for the 10th edition of the HBL Pakistan Super League will be held in Gwadar, a port city in Balochistan.

The event, marking the start of the league's festivities, is scheduled for Saturday, January 11, 2025, with the exact start time to be confirmed later.

PCB Chair Mohsin Naqvi said: "Gwadar, with its stunning coastline and strategic importance, represents the heart of Pakistan's economic future. By hosting the HBL PSL Player Draft here, we aim to highlight its cultural and economic significance while celebrating the unity cricket brings to our nation.

"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."

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HBL PSL Chief Executive Officer Salman Naseer:

"It gives me great pride in announcing Gwadar as the host city for the HBL PSL Player Draft. This initiative reflects our commitment to expanding HBL PSL's reach to every corner of Pakistan and showcasing the beauty of Pakistan to the world.

"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."

Babar lauds retiring Ashwin

Pakistan's star batter Babar Azam has expressed his admiration for veteran Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, who recently announced his retirement from international cricket.

Ashwin made the surprising decision after the rain-affected third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia in Brisbane ended in a draw.

Babar took to Instagram to honour Ashwin's achievements.