The Player Draft for the 2nd season of the Pakistan Super League was held at Dubai on 19 October 2016.[1][2] A total of 414 players, including Pakistani and foreign cricketers, were divided into five different categories: Platinum, Diamond, Gold, Silver and Emerging.[3][4] The salary-spending cap for a franchise was US$1.2 million, including the signing of players, coaches and support staff.[5] Each team was allowed to pick eight foreign and 12 domestic players in a squad of up to 20.[6]