By Zainab Shafiq 
The Pakistan Super League (PSL) is back with a bang—and this season promises fireworks! Just days before the tournament kicks off, franchises have thrown curveballs with unexpected player swaps in PSL 2025 Replacement Draft with international stars jumping in, and high-stakes drama unfolding behind the scenes.
PSL 2025 Replacement Draft: Who Steps In for Corbin Bosch?
Peshawar Zalmi pulled off a stunner by roping in South African all-rounder George Linde as a direct replacement for Corbin Bosch. Linde, a spin wizard and hard-hitting batter, was reportedly weighing a lucrative IPL offer but chose PSL instead—a major win for Zalmi!
Meanwhile, Islamabad United made a tactical switch, bringing in Alex Carey, Australia’s World Cup-winning keeper, to fill in for Rassie van der Dussen. Carey’s explosive batting and sharp glovework could be a game-changer in the high-octane tournament.
Reserved Picks & Big Names on Hold
Karachi Kings and Peshawar Zalmi are playing the waiting game—holding their replacement picks for Litton Das (Silver) and Nahid Rana (Gold). Even bigger? Quetta Gladiators and Karachi Kings have kept their options open for Kane Williamson and Mark Chapman, adding suspense before the action begins.
Defending champs Islamabad United will clash with two-time winners Lahore Qalandars in the April 11 opener at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. With 34 matches across Lahore, Karachi, Multan, and Rawalpindi—plus a special exhibition match in Peshawar—fans are in for a treat.
Mark your calendars for three double-headers, including a Labour Day special on May 1. The grand finale? May 18 at Gaddafi Stadium—where a new champion could rise.
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