2019 Pakistan Super League players draft
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The players draft for the 2019 Pakistan Super League was held on 20 November 2018 at Islamabad.[1][2] More than 630 Pakistani and foreign cricketers were included in the draft,[3] from which each franchise finalised a squad of 16 players along with 4 supplementary players. The tournament was the fourth season of Pakistan Super League, and took place between 14 February and 17 March 2019.[4][5]
On 29 September 2018, the trade and retention window started. 89 players from Pakistan were announced in five renewed categories; 14 in platinum, 9 in diamond, 20 in gold, 34 in silver and 12 in emerging.[6] 14 overseas players in Platinum category were announced on 4 October. The business window closed on 13 November.[7]
It was reported that Ahmed Shehzad will remain a part of the draft, despite the four-month ban on him playing international cricket.[8] It was also reported on 31 October that Misbah-ul-Haq had decided not to play in fourth onward seasons of PSL, though he will continue to be part of the team United.[9] However, on 19 November, he decided to play in the season and parted ways with United.[10] Brendon McCullum also announced on 3 November that he will not play for Qalandars,[11] and Mohammad Hafeez announced on 8 November his departure from Zalmi.[12] Shahid Afridi also left Karachi Kings.[13]
Transfers
Retained players
On 13 November 2018, PSL announced the retention players list with all six teams retaining a total of 51 players from previous season.[16]
| Class | Islamabad United | Karachi Kings | Lahore Qalandars | Multan Sultans | Peshawar Zalmi | Quetta Gladiators |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platinum | ||||||
| Diamond | ||||||
| Gold | ||||||
| Silver | ||||||
| Emerging |
Draft picks
Following is the list of players picked in the draft by the respective team:[3]
