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New Drama Unfolds In Pakistan! PSL Franchises Fuel Controversy Over Players’ Category Dispute

Poulomi Chakraborty

PSL Captains With The Trophy (Source: @SalmanAsif2007/x.com)PSL Captains With The Trophy (Source: @SalmanAsif2007/x.com)

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Pakistan Cricket has been under the spotlight lately, but this time not for the Champions Trophy. The PSL franchises stirred controversy by raising concerns over the players’ categories. That new debate sparked attention.

The Pakistan Super League is set to come up with another exciting season in the next year. Keeping this in mind, the franchises are gearing up for the players’ draft. Recently, former Test players Azhar Ali and Asad Shafiq, along with ex-umpire Aleem Dar’s call regarding this topic, raised questions.

Usman Khan’s Place Raises Concern

The Pakistan Super League is gearing up for the 10th season and the franchises are finalizing the draft. As per the rules, franchises decide the categories for local players. Each team holds the right to suggest five players. Disagreements are the only trigger for the national committee to step in. However, this year, the national committee’s final call sparked controversy.

The controversy erupted over the Pakistani batter Usman Khan. After his spectacular show in the previous edition of the tournament, the franchises voted to place him in the platinum category. In a surprising twist, the Pakistani batter ended up being placed in the diamond category. Franchises are not happy as the second-highest run-scorer of the PSL 9 has been placed in that category.

Controversy Stirs Up Over Some Other Players

The controversy doesn’t end with Usman Khan. Abdullah Shafique, Mohammad Amir, and Imad Wasim are also at the center of the situation. Despite being inactive players, Amir and Wasim grabbed the top category. Franchises questioned over this move of the national committee.

Pakistani player Hasan Ali has been promoted to the top category as his franchise is lacking in the category. The situation has become complicated. The retentions are scheduled to be announced by the end of this month. The PSL draft is set to take place in January 2025.