Veteran New Zealand fast bowler Tim Southee has officially registered for the much-awaited Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10-man draft, adding to the growing excitement surrounding the event.
The draft will be held in the coastal city of Gwadar, Balochistan, on Saturday, 11 January 2025, and the start time of the event will be confirmed in due course.
Southee’s inclusion in the draft was announced through a post on the PSL’s official social media platforms, which read: “Kiwi speed Supreme Tim Southee enters HBL PSL Draft.” The announcement has sparked anticipation among PSL fans, as the 36-year-old is considered one of the best players in the game.
With a remarkable career spanning over a decade, Southee holds the record as the highest wicket-taker in T20I history, with 164 wickets in 126 matches since his debut in 2009.
His exceptional ball-handling skills have earned him a reputation as one of the most sought-after fast bowlers in the global franchise circuit.
In addition to his T20I achievements, Southee has played in several top-tier leagues around the world, including the 100-man competition, the Indian Premier League (IPL), the Vitality Blast and the Champions League T20.
The PSL 10 Player Draft is fast shaping up to be a star-studded affair, with several notable players already confirmed.
In addition to Southee, the draft list includes famous international stars such as Rassie van der Dussen, Corbin Bush, Riley Rousseau, Matthew Short, Judakesh Moti, Alex Hales, Lockwood, Sean Abbott, Alex Carey, Usman Khawaja, Tom Kohler-Cudmore, Tom Curran. , David Willey, Dawid Malan, Jason Roy, Shakib Al Hasan, Mustafizur Rahman, and Sikandar Raza.