The video of the PSL Draft has gone viral on social media as Pakistan prepares to host the Champions trophy.
The Pakistan Super League 2025 draft became the talk of the town owing to its poor mismanagement. In the viral video on social media, it can be seen that the scene is no less than a circus. The lecturer presenting this draft is blowing smoke in front of the camera.
That was not the only embarrassment that took place during the draft. Former Pakistan cricketer Zaheer Abbas who was the chief guest of this draft took the name of IPL rather than Pakistan Super League in the ceremony. Azam Khan’s name had a photo of Zimbabwe player Sikandar Raza
1. Event looks like a circus
— Dr Gadkari (@Dr__Gadkari) January 13, 2025
2. Presenter smoking live on-air
3. Chief Guest mistakenly says IPL
4. Mics not working, people screaming
5. Players names and photos mismatched
6. Event hosted in total darkness in 2022.#psldraft #PSL10 #psl pic.twitter.com/vGTxpud2DZ
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In another incident, The drafting event, hosted by former English pacer Dominic Cork, saw Pakistan’s premier fast bowler and Lahore Qalandars’ captain Shaheen Afridi face an awkward moment. Afridi was invited to announce the franchise’s first pick, but a malfunctioning microphone interrupted his announcement.
Here’s how fans responded to the PSL Draft
🎤🎤🎤 Mikes Are Not Working In PSL Draft Pick 2025. Poor Management. #PSL10 #psldraft pic.twitter.com/QYDCCSCkNS
— Gurtej Singh (@GGurtej) January 13, 2025
About PSL Draft
The PCB announced significant changes to the player hierarchy for the upcoming PSL draft. The season will commence on April 10 and run until May 25, with the adjustment made due to Pakistan hosting the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. Teams have made strategic decisions, with Islamabad United, Quetta Gladiators, and Lahore Qalandars retaining eight players each, while Multan Sultans, Peshawar Zalmi, and Karachi Kings retained seven.
The PSL’s 10th season will overlap with the IPL, but this could ultimately benefit the league, as many foreign players who went unsold in the IPL auction have registered for the PSL draft.
