Afghanistan spinner signs up for PSL 10 Player Draft

Afghanistan’s star spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman has officially signed up for the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10 player draft, becoming the first Afghan player to enter the draft for this season.  

The announcement was made on the PSL’s social media platforms, featuring a video compilation of Mujeeb’s best dismissals from his previous stints in the league.  

“The Afghan spin sensation Mujeeb Ur Rahman officially enters the [PSL Draft],” read the league’s post.  

Mujeeb, a key player for Afghanistan in T20 Internationals, brings extensive experience in the shortest format. The 22-year-old has played 244 T20 matches, taking 261 wickets at an average of 23.70. His best figures in T20 cricket are an impressive 5/15.  

The spinner has showcased his skills in top franchise leagues worldwide, including the Big Bash League (BBL) and the Indian Premier League (IPL). He previously represented Peshawar Zalmi in two PSL editions, in 2021 and 2023, playing 11 matches and taking six wickets.  

This year, Mujeeb becomes the 25th foreign player to register for the PSL 10 draft. For the first time in the league’s history, the draft will take place in Balochistan, with Gwadar set to host the event on January 11, 2025.  

Pick Order for PSL 10 Draft:  

1. Lahore Qalandars (Two-time champions)  
2. Karachi Kings (Arch-rivals)  
3. Quetta Gladiators (2019 champions)  
4. Peshawar Zalmi  
5. Multan Sultans (Last season’s runners-up)  
6. Islamabad United (Reigning champions)  

Foreign Players Registered for PSL 10 Draft:  

Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Chris Lynn, Adam Milne, David Warner, Tim Southee, Martin Guptill, Rassie van der Dussen, Matthew Short, Gudakesh Motie, Alex Hales, Luke Wood, Sean Abbott, Alex Carey, Usman Khawaja, Corbin Bosch, Rilee Rossouw, Colin Munro, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Tom Curran, David Willey, Dawid Malan, Jason Roy, Shakib Al Hasan, Mustafizur Rahman, and Sikandar Raza.