David Warner And...? 3 Players Babar Azam's Peshawar Zalmi Will Target For PSL 2025

Anurag Dasgupta

Babar's Peshawar Zalmi to target Warner? [Source: @_FaridKhan/X.Com] Babar's Peshawar Zalmi to target Warner? [Source: @_FaridKhan/X.Com]

The Pakistan Super League (PSL) draft is just around the corner as the league gears up to welcome some big names this time around. Some of the prominent players from the cricketing world have put forward their names for the upcoming draft as PSL is set to go big.

One of the most popular teams in the league is Peshawar Zalmi and the reason for their popularity is their star player, Babar Azam. He is a prominent figure in the side and the Zalmi will be looking to clinch the title this time around. The team has retained a strong core, including Saim Ayub.

However, there are quite a few loopholes which the team will look to fill in during the upcoming draft. Here are 3 players they can sign during the PSL draft.

3) David Warner

For the first time, David Warner registers his name in the PSL draft and the Zalmi should go after him in the upcoming draft.

Their star opener, Saim Ayub is injured and there is no timeline on his potential return. As a result, the franchise can go after Warner, who should be a like-to-like replacement for the talented Saim.

Just like Saim, Warner is an aggressive batter and will compliment Babar Azam, who is likely to open for the Peshawar Zalmi.

2) Blessing Muzarabani

The Zimbabwean pace spearhead already has the experience of playing in the Pakistan Super League and could be a great fit for the Zalmi side.

The team has a great core when it comes to their batting depth, however, they lack quality in the pace attack and Muzarabani can add some depth and wealth of experience in the Zalmi side.

1) Mustafizur Rahman

If the team doesn't get Muzarabani, they can go after Bangladesh's wily star, Mustafizur Rahman. Pakistan surfaces will be beneficial for Fizz who can utilise his cutters. The team also doesn't have a quality left-arm pacer and Mustafiz is one of the best left-arm pacers in T20s at the moment.

He has played in T20 leagues across continents and will be valuable to the Peshawar side looking for the PSL title.

Peshawar Zalmi 2025 Retained Players List

Babar Azam, Saim Ayub (both Platinum), Mohammad Haris (Diamond), Arif Yaqoob, Mehran Mumtaz and Sufyan Moqim (Brand Ambassador) (all silver), Ali Raza (Emerging).