Recent Player Injuries: Big Bash League 2024/2025

Cameron Bancroft and Daniel Sams Collision: During a recent match between the Sydney Thunder and Perth Scorchers, players Cameron Bancroft and Daniel Sams were involved in a severe head-on collision while attempting a catch. Both players were conscious but exhibited concussion symptoms and were transported to the hospital. The game was paused for 12 minutes, and both players were substituted following the incident. 

Controversial Moments of Big Bash League 2024/2025

Mankad Incident: In a heated moment during the New Year’s Eve match between the Sixers and Scorchers at the Adelaide Oval, bowler Jamie Overton attempted a ‘mankad’ dismissal against Finn Allen. Overton later withdrew his appeal, but the incident sparked a debate over the dismissal method. Despite the controversy, the Perth Scorchers secured a dominant seven-wicket win.

Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 Draft

The Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 Draft is scheduled for January 11, 2025, in Lahore.

Draft Details:

  • Date: January 11, 2025
  • Location: Between Badshahi Mosque and Shahi Qila, Lahore
  • Ceremony Start Time: 5:00 PM
  • Picks Begin: 6:00 PM

Foreign Players Registered:

Over 34 international players have registered for the PSL 2025 Draft, including notable names such as:

  • David Warner (Australia)
  • Jason Roy (England)
  • Shakib Al Hasan (Bangladesh)
  • Tim Southee (New Zealand)
  • Chris Lynn (Australia)

Team Retentions:

Ahead of the draft, teams have announced their retained players. Here are the retentions for a few teams:

  • Lahore Qalandars:

    • Platinum: Shaheen Afridi, Fakhar Zaman
    • Diamond: Haris Rauf, Sikandar Raza
    • Gold: Abdullah Shafique, Zaman Khan, Jahandad Khan
    • Silver: David Wiese
    • Emerging: Ali Raza
  • Peshawar Zalmi:

    • Platinum: Babar Azam, Saim Ayub
    • Diamond: Mohammad Haris
    • Silver: Arif Yaqoob, Mehran Mumtaz, Sufyan Moqim (Brand Ambassador)
    • Emerging: Ali Raza
  • Multan Sultans:

    • Platinum: Mohammad Rizwan, Usama Mir
    • Diamond: David Willey (mentor), Iftikhar Ahmed (Brand Ambassador), Usman Khan
    • Gold: Chris Jordan
    • Silver: Faisal Akram

PSL 2025 Schedule:

The 10th edition of the Pakistan Super League is set to take place from April 8, 2025, to May 19, 2025. A total of 34 T20 matches will be played among six teams.

For the most accurate and up-to-date information, please refer to official PSL sources.