The Pakistan Super League (PSL) has announced another exciting addition to its roster for the upcoming 10th edition. England’s left-arm pacer Luke Wood has officially signed up for the highly anticipated PSL 10 player draft, further enhancing the league’s star power.
The announcement was made via PSL’s social media platforms, accompanied by a highlight reel showcasing Wood’s remarkable bowling performances.
“English pacer Luke Wood enters the HBL PSL Draft,” read the caption on PSL’s post.
Luke Wood: A Franchise Cricket Star
At 29, Luke Wood has already built an impressive reputation in global franchise cricket. The English pacer has represented his country in two ODIs and five T20Is and is highly sought after in leagues worldwide.
Wood’s Franchise Experience:
- Indian Premier League (IPL)
- Big Bash League (BBL)
- Bangladesh Premier League (BPL)
- International League T20 (ILT20)
Wood is no stranger to PSL fans either. He has previously played for Peshawar Zalmi, contributing with 13 wickets in 12 matches at an average of 30.30 during his two-season stint with the former champions.
PSL 10 Player Draft: A Historic Event
The PSL 10 player draft is set to be held in Balochistan for the first time, with Gwadar hosting the historic event on January 11, 2025.
Pick Order for PSL 10 Player Draft:
- Lahore Qalandars (Two-time champions)
- Karachi Kings
- Quetta Gladiators (2019 champions)
- Peshawar Zalmi
- Multan Sultans (Last season’s runners-up)
- Islamabad United (Reigning champions)
Foreign Players Registered for PSL 10 Player Draft
Luke Wood is the sixth English player and the 16th foreign player to register for the draft, joining a stellar lineup of international cricket stars:
- Luke Wood
- 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
- Sikandar Raza
Excitement Builds for PSL 10
With its growing list of international stars and the historic venue for the draft, PSL 10 is shaping up to be a landmark season. Luke Wood’s inclusion adds depth to the pool of players, ensuring fierce competition and electrifying performances for fans around the world.
Stay tuned as the countdown to the PSL 10 draft continues, with more updates and surprises expected before January 11, 2025!