England's left-arm fast bowler Luke Wood has officially registered for the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 Draft, adding to the tournament's expanding roster of international talent.
Wood, known for his pace and versatility, joins a distinguished group of global cricketers who have signed up for the upcoming PSL season.
Notable International Players Registered for PSL 2025 Draft:
England:
- Jason Roy
- Dawid Malan
- Tom Curran
- David Willey
- Tom Kohler-Cadmore
- Alex Hales
- Joe Root
- Adil Rashid
Australia:
- Usman Khawaja
- Alex Carey
- Sean Abbott
- Steve Smith
- Josh Hazlewood
- Daniel Sams
New Zealand:
- Daryl Mitchell
- Colin Munro
- Tim Southee
- Finn Allen
South Africa:
- Rilee Rossouw
- Corbin Bosch
- Rassie van der Dussen
- Tabraiz Shamsi
Bangladesh:
- Shakib Al Hasan
- Mustafizur Rahman
Zimbabwe:
- Sikandar Raza
The influx of these international players underscores the PSL's growing appeal and its status as a premier T20 league on the global cricket calendar.
What is Pakistan Super League?
Established in 2015 by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), the Pakistan Super League commenced its inaugural season in 2016 with five franchises: Karachi Kings, Lahore Qalandars, Islamabad United, Peshawar Zalmi, and Quetta Gladiators.
In 2018, the league expanded to include a sixth team, Multan Sultans.
Over the years, the PSL has witnessed competitive cricket and has been instrumental in unearthing local talent while attracting international stars.
The league has also played a pivotal role in bringing high-profile cricket back to Pakistan, with matches increasingly hosted on home soil.
PSL Champions Over the Years:
- 2016: Islamabad United
- 2017: Peshawar Zalmi
- 2018: Islamabad United
- 2019: Quetta Gladiators
- 2020: Karachi Kings
- 2021: Multan Sultans
- 2022: Lahore Qalandars
- 2023: Lahore Qalandars
- 2024: Islamabad United
