With anticipation building for the historic 10th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), fans are eagerly waiting for April 11, when the tournament begins with a high-voltage encounter between two-time champions Islamabad United and two-time champions Lahore Qalandars at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

The Islamabad captains' conference included big names such as Babar Azam (Peshawar Zalmi), Shaheen Afridi (Lahore Qalandars), Mohammad Rizwan (Multan Sultans), Shadab Khan (Islamabad United), and Saud Shakeel (Quetta Gladiators). But the spotlight was on the absence of David Warner, the new captain of Karachi Kings.

Instead, vice-captain Hasan Ali represented the Karachi Kings at the event. According to franchise sources, Warner chose to skip the conference to attend an intra-squad practice match, prioritizing team strategy and preparation over media appearances. The Australian veteran wanted to personally assess the squad’s form, especially after a canceled training session the previous day.

Warner's no-show generated headlines, but it also showed his dedication to the team's success. Hasan Ali's promotion as formal vice-captain was verified, therefore attesting to a capable leadership team running Karachi Kings.

Running from April 11 to May 18, 2025, the greatly awaited event consists of 34 matches spread across many locales. There will be 13 games in the famous Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, including the grand final as well as eliminators.

Starting their season on April 12 against Multan Sultans at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi, Karachi Kings Big names such as David Warner, James Vince, Adam Milne, Mohammad Nabi, Kane Williamson, Hasan Ali, Shan Masood, and more abound on their star-studded team.