None of the 45 Pakistani players who registered for the men’s draft were selected, including star cricketers like Naseem Shah, Imad Wasim, and Shadab Khan, despite available spots in the teams. These players set high reserve prices but failed to attract interest. The women’s draft saw a similar outcome, with no Pakistani players, including Aliya Riaz and Fatima Sana, being picked. This trend may be influenced by the league’s changing investment landscape, as many franchises are backed by Indian Premier League (IPL) investors. Meanwhile, players from other countries, like Afghanistan’s Noor Ahmad and New Zealand’s Michael Bracewell, secured lucrative contracts.