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254 foreign players register for PSL 9

The list of overseas players who are available for the upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 9 has been revealed

254 foreign players register for PSL 9 PHOTO: PSL

The list of overseas players who are available for the upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 9 has been revealed, showcasing an unprecedented count of 254 international cricket players. 

فاختہ نے بتایا ہے کہ پی ایس ایل سیزن 9 کے لئے بڑی تعداد میں انٹرنیشنل کھلاڑیوں نے رجسٹریشن کروالی، پی ایس ایل 9 میں ابھی تک ابتدائی طور پر 254 انٹرنیشنل کھلاڑیوں نے رجسٹریشن کروائی، پی ایس ایل 9 میں ابھی تک آسٹریلیا کے کسی بڑے نام نے رجسٹریشن نہیں کروائی، پلاٹینم کھلاڑیوں میں 20… pic.twitter.com/KBnZr39EkO

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According to a media report, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has witnessed a surge in interest from foreign players, who have actively communicated their willingness to partake in the tournament. 

The comprehensive list encompasses participants hailing from various cricketing nations; however, it is noteworthy that several notable Australian players are conspicuously absent from the list.

Within the registered player pool, 20 individuals have been classified under the platinum category, with a notable presence of cricketers from England.

Renowned players such as Alex Hales, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Shakib Al Hasan, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, David Wiese, Sikandar Raza, Colin Munro, James Vince, Rassie Van der Dussen, and Hazratullah Zazai have already signed up for the PSL 9 draft, promising an exciting lineup for the upcoming season.

The official draft for PSL 9 is slated to occur on December 13 in Lahore.