An overview
The Pakistan Super League (PSL) 9, also known as HBL PSL 2024 for sponsorship reasons, is the ninth season of the Pakistan Super League, a franchise Twenty20 cricket league established by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) in 2015.
The Diamond category is the second-highest player category in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) draft, just below the Platinum category. It features a mix of established international and local players who are highly sought after by franchises.
The player PSL 9 draft took place on December 13, 2023, in Lahore. All six teams finalized their squads after an extensive process of team selection.
The notable players to feature in Diamond category include
Notable Players
Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Ben McDermott, Litton Das, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mahmudullah, Dan Lawrence, Gus Atkinson, Jordan Cox, Liam Dawson, Matthew Potts, Ollie Pope, Richard Gleeson, Sam Hain, Tim Seifert, Martin Guptill, Chad Bowes, George Linde, Lungi Ngidi, Reeza Hendricks, Wayne Parnell, Sisanda Magala (all South Africa), Dilshan Madushanka, Charith Asalanka, Dushmantha Chameera, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Fabian Allen, Johnson Charles, Rahkeem Cornwall, Roston Chase, Shai Hope, Hayden Walsh.
Afghanistan players in PSL 9
Azmatullah Omarzai
Azmatullah Omarzai is a right-arm fast bowler who plays for the Peshawar Zalmi in the Pakistan Super League (PSL). He has been a regular member of the Zalmi squad since the 2020 season, and has been one of their most consistent performers.
Mohammad Nabi
Mohammad Nabi is a right-handed batsman and off-spin bowler who has played for Afghanistan since 2009. He is also a regular player in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), representing the Karachi Kings.
Australia players in PSL 9
Ben McDermott
Ben McDermott has registered to play in the PSL 2024. He is listed in the Diamond Category, which means he is one of the highly-rated players available in the draft.
Bangladesh players in PSL 9
Litton Das
Litton Das, the Bangladesh wicket-keeper batsman, has been a regular performer in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) since he made his debut in the 2021 season. He has played for Karachi Kings and Lahore Qalandars, and has scored over 600 runs in the tournament.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz
Mehidy Hasan Miraz was drafted by Lahore Qalandars in the Diamond category of the PSL 9 Player Draft on December 12, 2023. He is a left-arm orthodox spinner who is considered to be one of the best bowlers in the world in the T20 format.
Mahmudullah
Mahmudullah Riyad, Bangladesh’s T20I captain and all-rounder, has had a limited but not entirely forgettable stint in the Pakistan Super League (PSL).
England players in PSL 9
Dan Lawrence
Dan Lawrence played for the Quetta Gladiators in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) in the 2022 season (PSL 7). He was drafted by the Gladiators in the 11th round of the 2022 PSL draft.
Gus Atkinson
Gus Atkinson is a young and exciting fast bowler from England who is currently playing for Islamabad United in the Pakistan Super League (PSL).
Jordan Cox
Jordan Cox is a young and talented English cricketer who has already made a name for himself in the Pakistan Super League (PSL). He was first signed by the Lahore Qalandars in 2023 as a replacement for Shai Hope.
Liam Dawson
Liam Dawson is an English cricketer who played for Peshawar Zalmi in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 8. He was signed as a replacement for Shakib Al Hasan and joined his England teammate Chris Jordan in the team.
Matthew Potts
Matthew James Potts is an English cricketer who plays as a right-arm fast bowler for the England cricket team. He has also played for the Lahore Qalandars in the Pakistan Super League (PSL).
Richard Gleeson
Richard Gleeson, the English fast bowler, was set to join the Peshawar Zalmi squad for the 2023 season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). He was signed as a partial replacement for West Indian all-rounder Rovman Powell.
Sam Hain
Sam Hain is a prominent English cricketer who has registered for the upcoming HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2024 Player Draft. He falls under the Diamond category, meaning he is considered a valuable player with significant experience and skill.
New Zealand players in PSL 9
Tim Seifert
Tim Seifert will be playing in the upcoming season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). He was drafted by the Karachi Kings in the diamond category during the PSL 9.
Martin Guptill
Martin Guptill is a New Zealand cricketer who plays as an opening batsman in limited overs formats of the game. He has played for the Karachi Kings and Quetta Gladiators in the Pakistan Super League (PSL).
Chad Bowes
Chad Bowes is a New Zealand cricketer who plays for the Lahore Qalandars in the Pakistan Super League (PSL). He is a right-handed batsman and a right-arm medium-fast bowler.
Sri Lanka players in PSL 9
Dilshan Madushanka
Dilshan Madushanka, the young Sri Lankan left-arm fast bowler, is aiming to make his mark in the upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL) draft.
Charith Asalanka
He has played in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) for two seasons, the 2022 and 2023 seasons. He has played for two different teams, the Karachi Kings in 2022 and the Islamabad United in 2023.
Dushmantha Chameera
He has played in two editions of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), representing the Lahore Qalandars in 2023 and the Multan Sultans in 2024.
Sadeera Samarawickrama
Wedagedara Sadeera Rashen Samarawickrama is a professional Sri Lankan cricketer who has been a rising star in the cricket world.
South Africa players in PSL 9
George Linde
George Linde is a South African cricketer who plays as a left-arm orthodox bowler and left-handed batsman who has played for the Multan Sultans in the PSL.
Lungi Ngidi
Lungi Ngidi, the South African pacer, will be making his debut in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) for the Peshawar Zalmi in the upcoming ninth edition.
Reeza Hendricks
Reeza Hendricks is set to make his debut in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) in 2024, having been signed by the Multan Sultans in the December 2023 player draft.
Wayne Parnell
Wayne Parnell is a South African cricketer who has played in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) for several teams. He was most recently signed by the Multan Sultans for the 2023 season.
Sisanda Magala
Sisanda Magala is a South African professional cricketer. He is a right-arm fast bowler who can also bat.
West Indies players in PSL 9
Fabian Allen
Fabian Allen has played in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) for two seasons, representing the Peshawar Zalmi in 2021 and the Karachi Kings in 2023.
Johnson Charles
Johnson Charles is a West Indian cricketer who has played for various franchises in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) since 2018. He is a right-handed opening batsman known for his aggressive batting style.
Rahkeem Cornwall
Rahkeem Cornwall is a West Indies international cricketer who plays as a right-arm off-spin bowler and right-handed lower-order batsman. He was signed by the Multan Sultans in 2020 and the Karachi Kings in 2022.
Shai Hope
Shai Hope is a West Indian cricketer who currently plays for the Lahore Qalandars in the Pakistan Super League (PSL). He joined the team in 2023 and is the captain of the West Indies cricket team.
Salary Range Of Diamond Category in PSL
The exact salary range for the Diamond category is not publicly disclosed. However, it is estimated to be between USD 70,000 and USD 140,000 per season.
Conclusion
The Diamond category is expected to be highly competitive, with franchises vying for the top players. This is due to the high quality of players in this category and the limited number of slots available.
Meanwhile, four hundred and eighty five international players from 22 nations have registered for the HBL PSL Player Draft 2024 scheduled to take place on 13 December at the National Cricket Academy, Lahore.