The Pakistan Super League (PSL) has confirmed that veteran New Zealand batter Martin Guptill has entered the player draft for season 10 ahead of the league’s landmark edition.
Martin Guptill’s confirmation for the PSL 10 player draft was announced on the league’s social media platforms through an engaging video showcasing the Kiwi’s standout performances, including his explosive century for Quetta Gladiators against Karachi Kings during PSL 8.
A celebrated figure in world cricket, the 38-year-old has a wealth of experience, having represented New Zealand in 47 Tests, 198 ODIs, and 122 T20Is. His PSL journey has seen him feature in 18 matches, amassing 519 runs at an average of 30.52 and an impressive strike rate of 139.52. With one century and three fifties under his belt, Guptill is a proven match-winner.
Notably, Guptill has won the PSL title twice: once with Karachi Kings in 2020 and again with Islamabad United in a later season.
| Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Catches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 18 | 1 | 519 | 117 | 30.52 | 372 | 139.52 | 1 | 3 | 51 | 22 | 8 |
Guptill joins a growing list as the fans get a first-hand look at all the talent that will be available in this year’s PSL draft.
| Player | Country |
|---|---|
| Martin Guptill | New Zealand |
| Rassie van der Dussen | South Africa |
| Matthew Short | Australia |
| Gudakesh Motie | West Indies |
| Alex Hales | England |
| Luke Wood | England |
| Sean Abbott | Australia |
| Alex Carey | Australia |
| Usman Khawaja | Australia |
| Corbin Bosch | South Africa |
| Rilee Rossouw | South Africa |
| Colin Munro | New Zealand |
| Daryl Mitchell | New Zealand |
| Tom Kohler-Cadmore | England |
| Tom Curran | England |
| David Willey | England |
| Dawid Malan | England |
| Jason Roy | England |
| Shakib Al Hasan | Bangladesh |
| Mustafizur Rahman | Bangladesh |
| Sikandar Raza | Zimbabwe |
With Guptill joining the pool of talented international players, PSL 10 promises a thrilling showcase of cricketing talent as teams vie for supremacy in one of the world’s premier T20 leagues. Fans eagerly await the draft in Gwadar, a historic first for the league.
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