Australia's legendary batter David Warner who remained unsold in the Indian Premier League 2025 mega auction will lead Karachi Kings in the upcoming edition of the Pakistan Super League season 10. The tournament is scheduled to start from April 11 and Karachi Kings will start their campaign against Multan Sultans on April 12 at National Bank Stadium in Karachi.
Warner created history in the PSL auction as Karachi Kings spent USD 300,000 to get the services of the legendary opener. He becomes the most expensive player drafted in the history of PSL drafts. Karachi Kings took their 'X' formerly known as Twitter to announce their captain for the upcoming season.
“We warmly welcome David Warner to the Karachi Kings family as our captain. His leadership and match-winning performances align perfectly with our team’s vision” said Karachi Kings owner Salman Iqbal for David Warner.
“At the same time, we sincerely appreciate Shan Masood’s exceptional captaincy last season. His efforts have built a strong foundation for Karachi Kings, and we are delighted that he remains an integral part of the team” added Salman Iqbal.
Earlier, Shan Masood captained the franchise during the Pakistan Super League 2024. Karachi Kings had a forgetful outing during the last edition of the tournament. The managed to register four wins out of their 10 matches. They ended their last edition's campaign on second last.