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Pakistan Super League Player Retention and Auction Details for 2026
The Pakistan Super League (PSL) is gearing up for its 2026 season with significant changes,including the introduction of two new teams – Sialkot Stallionz and Hyderabad – and the first-ever PSL auction. Teams have recently completed player retentions, with varying strategies employed across the franchises. The auction is scheduled for February 11th, and players retained or acquired will recieve two-year contracts.
player Retention Breakdown
Five of the six original PSL franchises have retained players,with the number of retentions ranging from three to four players per team. Multan Sultans have opted for a complete overhaul,releasing all previously contracted players and will rebuild their squad through the auction.
Team-by-Team Retentions
- Lahore Qalandars: Shaheen shah Afridi (Platinum), Abdullah Shafique (Diamond), Sikandar Raza (Gold), Mohammad Naeem (Silver)
- Quetta Gladiators: Abrar ahmed (Platinum), Usman Tariq (Diamond), Hasan Nawaz (Gold), Shamyl Hussain (Emerging)
- Islamabad United: Shadab Khan (Platinum), Salman Irshad (Gold), Andries Gous (Silver)
- Peshawar Zalmi: Babar Azam (Platinum),Sufiyan Muqeem (Diamond), Abdul Samad (Gold),Ali Raza (Emerging)
- Karachi Kings: Hasan Ali (Platinum),