England’s Luke Wood joins growing list of global stars for PSL 2025 draft
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- December 29, 2024
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England’s left-arm fast bowler Luke Wood has officially registered for the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 Draft, adding to the tournament’s expanding roster of international talent.Wood, known for his pace and versatility, joins a distinguished group of global cricketers who have signed up for the upcoming PSL season.Notable International Players Registered for PSL 2025 Draft:England:Jason RoyDawid MalanTom CurranDavid WilleyTom Kohler-CadmoreAlex HalesJoe RootAdil RashidAustralia:Usman KhawajaAlex CareySean AbbottSteve SmithJosh HazlewoodDaniel SamsNew Zealand:Daryl MitchellColin MunroTim SoutheeFinn AllenSouth Africa:Riley RossouwCorbin BoschRassie van der DussenTabraiz ShamsiBangladesh:Shakib Al HasanMustafizur RahmanZimbabwe:Sikandar RazaThe influx of these international players underscores the PSL’s growing appeal and its status as a premier T20 league on the global cricket calendar.What is Pakistan Super League?Established in 2015 by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), the Pakistan Super League began its inaugural season in 2016 with five franchises: Karachi Kings, Lahore Qalandars, Islamabad United, Peshawar Zalmi, and Quetta Gladiators.In 2018, the league expanded to include a sixth team, Multan Sultans.Over the years, the PSL has witnessed competitive cricket and has been instrumental in unearthing local talent while attracting international stars.The league has also played a pivotal role in bringing high-profile cricket back to Pakistan, with matches increasingly being hosted on home soil.PSL Champions Over the Years:2016: Islamabad United2017: Peshawar Zalmi2018: Islamabad United2019: Quetta Gladiators2020: Karachi Kings2021: Multan Sultans2022: Lahore Qalandars2023: Lahore Qalandars2024: Islamabad United