Which PSL 9 Foreign Stars Will Miss PSL 10?

Here Are All the PSL 9 Stars Who Will Miss PSL 10

As anticipation builds for season 10 of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), fans are grappling with the disappointment of missing several players who took part in the PSL 9. While each of the six franchises has bolstered their squads with exciting new talent, some renowned stars will not feature this season due to being released by the teams, international commitments, or playing other leagues among other reasons.

Here’s a breakdown of the big names who will be absent from PSL 10 for each team after taking part in season 9 last year.

1. Lahore Qalandars

The two-time champions Lahore Qalandars will head into PSL 10 without three of their players from the last edition. Dan Lawrence, Lorcan Tucker and George Linde did not find a spot in the Qalandars’ squad this year.

Lahore Qalandars
PlayerCountryRolePSL 9 StatsReason
Dan LawrenceEnglandMiddle-Order BatterAfter riding the pine in PSL 9, Lahore Qalandars decided not the bring the Englishman back for another shot.
Lorcan TuckerIrelandWicket-Keeper BatterAfter getting just a single game last year, Qalandars decided to skip bringing the Irishman back.
George LindeSouth AfricaAll-Rounder4 Matches. 31 Runs and 1 WicketDespite the South African being part of the PSL 10 draft, teams decided not the pick the versatile all-rounder.

2. Multan Sultans

The Sultans will miss three players from last year’s competition with Reeza Hendricks, Reece Topley, and Dawid Malan leaving departing the roster.

PSL 9 to PSL 10 - Multan
PlayerCountryRolePSL 9 StatsReason
Reeza HendricksSouth AfricaBatter8 Matches, 304 runsWhile Reeza Hendricks was a relative success in PSL 9, Multan decided to move on from the opener due to his registration in the Platinum category of the PSL 10 draft, opting to select other players ahead of the opener.
Reece TopleyEnglandBowlerDespite Topley being part of Multan’s squad, the Englishman failed to join up with the team for PSL 9 after his NOC was blocked by the ECB. Multan decided to move on from the bowler in this edition.
Dawid MalanEnglandBatter5 Matches 123 runs scoredDespite Malan being part of the PSL 10 draft, franchises not to pick the 37 year old after opting for younger talent.

3. Karachi Kings

Five of Karachi’s PSL 9 picks will not be part of the PSL season 10 after a massive reshuffle in the team. Kings will be hoping that the arrival of David Warner and Kane Williamson could cover their losses.

PSL 9 to PSL 10 - Karachi
PlayerCountryRolePSL 9 StatsReason
Leus du PlooyEnglandMiddle-order Batter2 matches for 36 runs and 0 wicketsWith better overall talent available, Kinds decided to move on from the Englishman ahead of the draft.
Jamie OvertonEnglandBowlerAfter not appearing in a single game for Karachi Kings, Overton was not available for PSL 10 after IPL side Chennai Super Kings decided to snag the bowler for the upcoming season.
Kieron PollardWest IndiesAll-rounder9 Matches for 239 runs and 0 WicketsThe West Indies powerhouse was not available for PSL 10 after signing as Mumbai Indians’ batting coach ahead of IPL 2025
Daniel SamsAustraliaBowling all-rounder4 matches for 7 runs and 4 wicketsAfter choosing to include himself in the Platinum category for the PSL 10 draft, teams decided to pass on the Australian for better options
Tabraiz ShamiSouth AfricaBowler8 matches, 10 wicketsPSL teams did not select the South African after he made himself available in the Platinum category in the season 10 draft.

4. Peshawar Zalmi

Zalmi lost the most talent ahead of the PSL 10 draft with 7 players from the previous edition leaving for newer pastures.

PSL 9 to PSL 10 - Peshawar
PlayerCountryRolePSL 9 StatsReason
Rovman PowellWest IndiesMiddle-Order Batter228 runs in 11 matches.The Zalmi stalwart will not be available for PSL 10 after being picked by the Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL draft.
Dan MousleyEnglandBatting all-rounder11 runs in 1 matchAfter appearing in just 1 match in PSL 9, Mousley did not seek a second chance in this year’s draft.
Paul WalterEnglandAll-rounder84 runs and 2 wickets in 5 matchesThe Englishman did not register for the 2025 PSL draft
Naveen ul HaqAfghanistanBowler9 wickets in 6 matchesPSL franchises did not pick the Afghanistan international in the platinum category.
Lungi NgidiSouth AfricaBowlerThe South African did not get an NOC for last year’s PSL leading to his omission from this year’s competition as well.
Luke WoodEnglandBowler12 wickets in 11 matchesAfter registering himself for PSL 10 draft, Luke Wood found no takers for his services this year.
Waqar SalamkheilAfghanistanBowler1 wicket in 1 matchAfter appearing in just a single season for Zalmi, Waqar Salamkheil found no takers in the Gold Category of PSL 10.
     

5. Islamabad United

The defending champions will have seven players missing from this year’s PSL which donned their colours last year.

PSL 9 to PSL 10 - Islamabad
PlayerCountryRolePSL 9 StatsReason
Jordan CoxEnglandWicket-Kepper Batter106 runs in 6 matchesIslamabad United’s Platinum pick did not seek a reappearance in PSL 10.
Muhammad WaseemUAEBatterMuhammad Waseem went unsold in the PSL 10 player draft.
Alex HalesEnglandBatter148 runs in 14 matchesAlex Hales went unsold in the PSL 10 draft after registering himself in the Platinum category
Matthew FordeWest IndiesBowler0 Wickets in 1 matchThe West Indian went unsold in the PSL 10 player draft
Tymal MillsEnglandBowler6 wickets in 6 matchesTymal Mills found no takers in the Platinum category of the PSL 10 draft.
Martin GuptillNew ZealandBatter140 runs in 3 matchesGuptill went unpicked in PSL 10 despite stellar performances in PSL 9.
Obed McCoyWest IndiesBowler2 wickets in 2 matchesMcCoy too went unpicked in PSL 10 draft

6. Quetta Gladiators

Quetta Gladiators will sorely miss the services of their veteran all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz, who has withdrawn due to national duty. Nawaz has been a consistent performer for Quetta in all departments, and his absence leaves a significant gap.

England’s Jason Roy, who dazzled fans in PSL 9 with his breathtaking centuries, will also be absent from PSL 10 due to scheduling conflicts. His explosive starts at the top of the order were crucial for Quetta’s performances last year.

PSL 9 to PSL 10 - Quetta
PlayerCountryRolePSL 9 StatsReason
Laurie EvansEnglandBatter103 runs in 4 matchesLaurie Evans found no takers in the Platinum category of the PSL 10 draft.
Jason RoyEnglandBatter253 runs in 10 matchesThe PSL mainstay found no takers in the PSL 10 draft.
Will SmeedEnglandBatterAfter not getting a single game last year, Smeed did not get picked in the Gold category of the PSL 10 draft.
Sherfane RutherfordWest IndiesMiddle-order Batter151 runs in 6 matchesThe West Indian powerhouse will play for Gujrat Titans in IPL instead of PSL this year.

Looking Ahead

While the absence of these PSL 9 stars is undoubtedly a blow for their respective franchises, the league has a reputation for unearthing new talent and PSL 10 promises the same. As fresh faces and new storylines arise anew, teams will try and adapt to these high-profile departures.

With the draft complete and squads finalized, fans are eagerly waiting to see how the franchises tackle this season’s challenges. Will the young guns and new signings rise to the occasion? Only time will tell, as PSL 10 gears up to deliver its trademark thrills and excitement.

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