Islamabad United reportedly paid Rs. 45 million to secure the services of national team fast bowler Naseem Shah, according to Cricket Pakistan. In a swap deal, Shah moved from Quetta Gladiators, who received all-rounder Mohammad Wasim Junior and leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed from Islamabad United. Additionally, the franchises exchanged their first-round and third-round platinum picks.
The PSL draft is scheduled for December 13, 2023, at the National Cricket Academy in Lahore. The flagship event is tentatively set to take place from February 8 to March 24, 2024. There are speculations that the PCB sent two schedules to franchises—one with four venues and the other with two venues. Peshawar Zalmi is reportedly concerned about their home ground, Arbab Niaz Stadium, and is pushing for it to be a venue for the upcoming PSL event.
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Player retentions for PSL 9 are expected to be announced on December 7, 2023. Each franchise is allowed to retain up to eight players, and they have a few more days to finalize their lists.
