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The fifth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) is edging closer, and the list of local players’ drafts was recently announced.

There were a number of changes to the players’ categories as Mohammad Sami was pushed from the Diamond to the Gold category despite captaining Islamabad United. On the flip side, likes of Mohammad Hasnain, Haris Rauf, and other youngsters also improved on their categories.

We have compiled a complete list of players included in the PSL 2020 draft and how their categories have changed from last year.

Platinum Category

Regarded as the most premium category in the PSL draft, the players included are the face of the franchise as they are the highest-paid players.

Each franchise can pick three platinum players, but there cannot be more than two local or foreign players.

The players mentioned below have all been included in the PSL 2020 Platinum category. Below is a comparison as to how they have improved on their categories from the last edition of PSL.

• Promoted: 6
• Demoted: 0
• Retained: 11

Diamond Category

Each franchise can select a maximum of three players from the Diamond category. This category features good solid performers. Here are the changes made into this category compared to last year.

• Promoted: 6
• Demoted: 1
• Retained: 4

Gold Category

In this category, the franchises have an abundance of options which is why there are several changes in the Gold category each year.

• Promoted: 16
• Demoted: 1
• Retained: 3

Silver Category

Each franchise can select a total of 5 players from this list. The Silver category contains the most number of players in the PSL 2020 draft. Here are the changes made to the list:

• Promoted: 13
• Demoted: 0
• Retained: 14

Emerging Category

Choosing one player from this category is compulsory for each franchise. These youngsters will get a good run of games in the PSL 2020. Here are a couple of changes made to the list.

• Promoted: 2
• Demoted: 0
• Retained: 7

This was a complete analysis of the changes made in the new players’ draft and how they have either been promoted or demoted. It remains to be seen whether the squad expansion draft will also take place this season or not, which are the 21st players.

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