PSL 2019 Foreign Platinum Players announced

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had announced the dates for the fourth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). The tournament is set to begin on February 14, 2019, and end on March 17, 2019. The tournament will commence in the UAE and will be brought back to Pakistan for the final few matches like the previous tournament.

Each time the PCB has tried the expand the tournament and make it bigger and better. The fourth season will try to do just the same, as six teams will battle it out for the trophy and the winning prize money.

To ensure that the tournament makes it big and is a star-studded event, the PCB and the PSL management has roped in 14 international superstar players as their Foreign Platinum Players for the tournament.

This will ensure that players from multiple countries with international status will take to the field once again to entertain the fans in UAE and Pakistan. A total of 6 countries will see their players become a part of the platinum category for the PSL 4.

Let’s take a look at which countries, and the players from those countries, who will have the honour to play in the PSL 4.

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#6 Afghanistan

The Biggest Star in the Making

Afghanistan has seen a great rise in their cricket team in the past three years. This has led them to produce some major superstars for the cricketing arena.

One such player is Rashid Khan who is making waves across the world while playing in his national team and for different leagues. This will be the first time he takes part in the PSL, and there is little doubt that he will make it big in this league too.

#5 Sri Lanka

Perera returns

Many Sri Lankans have been a part of the Pakistan Super League in the past. Kumar Sangakkara, Mahela Jayawardene, and Angelo Mathews have all been a part of the league and been successful in their outings for their respective teams.

For PSL4, Thisara Perera is the only Sri Lankan who has managed to cement his name among the Foreign Platinum Players for the league. He is extremely potent and is reliable with both bat and ball. He’ll be a threat for any team that plays against his side.

#4 South Africa

Tahir played in the previous edition, while de Villiers will make his PSL debut

Apart from starring in the South African T20 Leagues, South African players have been in heavy demand all over the world. From Faf du Plessis to JP Duminy, a few South Africans have tried their hands at the PSL and found a lot of success.

For the upcoming season, three major Proteas stars have been included in the Platinum category for the tournament. AB de Villiers and Imran Tahir along with Colin Ingram will feature in the league’s fourth edition as the Platinum players from South Africa.

#3 West Indies

Pollard and Narine have both featured in previous editions

West Indian cricketers might not realize their worth while playing for their national team but foreign leagues sure know their worth each time they’re up for grabs in international leagues. This year too will see a host of West Indian talent gracing it’s the Pakistan Super League.

The Caribbean’s biggest stars will once again be a part of the Platinum category of the tournament, as Dwyane Bravo, Kieron Pollard, and Sunil Narine will enter the UAE to dominate the tournament. With the inclusion of these three men, we’ll see a lot of wickets falling and sixes being hit to ignite the tournament.

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#2 Australia

Steve Smith is trying to get back on his feet

Shane Watson and Brad Haddin have featured in the PSL before and become ever-present in the league. Their presence has massively elevated the status and reach of the tournament.

For the fourth season, we will see two Australians become a part of the Platinum players. Steve Smith and Chris Lynn have both been added to the platinum players for the league’s fourth season, and there is no doubt that their inclusion will help boost the tournament even more.

#1 New Zealand

Luke Ronchi can prove to be a handy wicket-keeper and batsman

Brendon McCullum has had the honour of leading the Lahore Qalandars side in the PSL. However, the team has not performed well at all and caused the side and his reputation in the league to slip a little.

For the fourth season, four New Zealanders have been included in the platinum category of foreign players. This is the largest number from any international country.

McCullum has found himself among the platinum category players yet again, along with countrymen Colin Munro, Luke Ronchi, and Mitchell McClenaghan. Fireworks will be seen on the field each time one these men walk in to bat, or when McClenaghan runs into bowl.