Pakistan Cricket Board has announced the categories of local players before the players draft of PSL 5.
The new categories were announced by the PCB after consultation with all the franchises.
Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sohail Tanveer, Imad Wasim and Mohammad Nawaz have been promoted to the Platinum category while last season’s Islamabad United captain Mohammad Sami has been demoted from Diamond to Gold category.
According to PCB, after the announcement of new categories, teams will now be able to retain and trade players, but the retention and trade of players will be in the category in which they belong.
Sohail Tanvir, who performed brilliantly in the national T20, has moved from diamond to platinum category, while Imad Wasim and Mohammad Nawaz were also previously in diamond, while Shaheen Shah Afridi has moved from gold to platinum category.
Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Hasan Ali, Kamran Akmal, Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Irfan, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Shahid Afridi, Shoaib Malik and Wahab Riaz are also in the top category.
The category of Ahmed Shahzad, Imamul Haq, Haris Sohail, Iftikhar Ahmed and Ahmed Akmal has improved and now they are included in the Diamond category. Asif Ali, Junaid Khan, Yasir Shah and Usman Shinwari are also included in the Diamond category. Mohammed Sami, who was named Islamabad’s captain last season, moved from diamond to gold category.
In 2019, Lahore Qalandars’ discovery Haris Roof came in gold from the talent hunt category and Qalandars’ Sohail Akhtar is also in the gold category while Umar Khan remains in the emerging category despite his outstanding performances last season.
PCB says that a cricketer can stay in the emerging category for two consecutive years. According to PCB, the list of foreign cricketers and first-time players will be released later.
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**Interviewer:** Welcome to our show! Today we have with us a special Alex Reed, a cricket analyst, to discuss the recent announcements by the Pakistan Cricket Board regarding player categories for the PSL 2024. Thank you for joining us!
**Alex Reed:** Thank you for having me! It’s great to be here.
**Interviewer:** So, we’ve seen that the PCB has introduced new categories for local players before the upcoming PSL draft. Can you tell us what this means for the teams and the players involved?
**Alex Reed:** Absolutely! The new categories—Platinum, Diamond, Gold, Silver, and Emerging—are critical for ensuring that players are compensated according to their performance and market value. This structured approach allows franchises to build more balanced teams since they can strategize their selection based on the salary caps associated with each category.
**Interviewer:** That makes sense. We noticed some significant movements in player categories, such as Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sohail Tanveer, Imad Wasim, and Mohammad Nawaz being promoted to Platinum. What does this indicate about these players and their recent performances?
**Alex Reed:** Promotion to the Platinum category is a recognition of outstanding performance and potential. These players have consistently delivered impressive results, both in domestic and international cricket. For instance, Shaheen has been phenomenal with the ball and is seen as a future star for Pakistan. This kind of promotion not only boosts their morale but also elevates their market value, making them key assets for their franchises.
**Interviewer:** On the flip side, we have Mohammad Sami being demoted from Diamond to Gold. What factors might contribute to such a decision?
**Alex Reed:** Demotions can happen for various reasons, primarily performance-related. If a player hasn’t performed up to expectations compared to their peers, franchises might feel compelled to reallocate their budgets effectively. In Sami’s case, while he has had a commendable career, his recent form may not have justified maintaining a higher salary slot.
**Interviewer:** Interesting insights! Lastly, how do you think these changes will impact the overall competitiveness of the PSL?
**Alex Reed:** These changes are vital for enhancing the quality of the league. By recognizing and rewarding players appropriately, the PCB encourages talent development. Franchises will likely be more strategic in their choices, and it will elevate the league’s competitiveness. Old veterans and young talents will be battling not just for team positions but also for recognition and financial rewards, which should make for an exciting tournament.
**Interviewer:** Thank you for sharing your insights with us! The new player categories certainly promise to add an intriguing layer to the PSL 2024.
**Alex Reed:** Thank you for having me! I look forward to seeing how it all unfolds in the tournament.
