The debate on the release of Fakhr Zaman of Lahore Qalandars gained momentum

Yesterday, Lahore Qalandars did not retain Fakhar Zaman among the 8 players, after which Fakhar Zaman will now join the PSL 9 draft. Photo file

LAHORE: The debate over the release of Pakistan Super League (PSL) champion Lahore Qalandars batsman Fakhar Zaman has gained momentum.


According to PSL rules, franchises can retain a maximum of 8 players.


Yesterday, Lahore Qalandars did not retain Fakhar Zaman among the 8 players, after which Fakhar Zaman will now join the PSL 9 draft.


According to the sources, Fakhar Zaman can be a part of Lahore Qalandars despite the release, Lahore Qalandars will make Fakhar Zaman part of their team in PSL draft.


According to sources, Lahore Qalandars will pick Fakhr Zaman using the right-to-match card, the sixth pick of Lahore Qalandars Platinum in the first round of the draft.


If someone picks Fakhar Zaman before Lahore Qalandars then Lahore Qalandars will use the right to pick card and will be picked in platinum.


The franchise that has picked Fakhar Zaman will pick the player again in this round, Lahore Qalandars will also pay the platinum category fee for the right to match, the right to match fee in the platinum category is 10 thousand dollars.


COO Lahore Qalandars Samin Rana says Fakhar Zaman is part of Lahore Qalandars family, releasing Fakhar Zaman is part of our planning.