Fresh off a brilliant century in the BPL, Litton Das has secured a spot in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) with Karachi Kings. Meanwhile, young Bangladeshi leg-spinner Rishad Hossain has been picked by Lahore Qalandars. Earlier, Nahid Rana also found a place in a PSL franchise.

This year’s PSL draft features 39 Bangladeshi players, with Shakib Al Hasan and Mustafizur Rahman placed in the top Platinum category. Players in this bracket are expected to earn between $130,000 and $150,000, equivalent to approximately 4 crore Pakistani rupees or over 1.2 crore Bangladeshi takas.

Breakdown of Bangladeshi Players in PSL 2024 Categories

Platinum Category:

The highest-paying tier includes Shakib Al Hasan and Mustafizur Rahman.

Diamond Category:

Five Bangladeshi cricketers, including Hasan Mahmud, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, and Towhid Hridoy, were slotted in this category. Each player could earn up to $85,000, translating to approximately 2 crore Pakistani rupees or 90 lakh Bangladeshi takas.

Gold Category:

Litton Das, Mahedi Hasan, Mahmudullah Riyad, Mosaddek Hossain, Nahid Rana, and eight others were placed here, earning about $50,000 (1.4 crore Pakistani rupees or around 60 lakh takas).

Silver Category:

The majority—21 players—fall under this category, including Afif Hossain, Akbar Ali, Nasum Ahmed, and Tanzid Hasan Tamim. The Silver tier offers $25,000 per player (70 lakh Pakistani rupees or around 30 lakh takas).

Litton’s Selection Adds Value to PSL

Litton’s inclusion in Karachi Kings comes as no surprise after his remarkable BPL innings. In the PSL draft, the Bangladeshi players showcased their growing global recognition. Despite the competitive draft, these players bring immense potential to their respective teams.