The Pakistan Super League (PSL) has announced player renewals in the Gold, Silver and Emerging categories ahead of its 11th season. The lists were revealed on Tuesday as franchises prepare for the league’s first-ever players’ auction, scheduled for February 11.
A total of 33 players have been retained in the Gold category across the six existing teams, while 16 players fall into the Silver category. Another 14 young local players have been named under the Emerging category.
Gold categories
Karachi Kings secured the highest number in the Gold category, keeping eight players. Peshawar Zalmis’ seven players have been placed in the gold category this time, while Quetta Gladiators and Multan Sultans have five each. Lahore Qalandars and Islamabad United have retained four players each in the same category. While Lahore have chosen Zaman Khan and Asif Ali among others.
The players for the PSL auction Gold category include:
Karachi Kings: Khushdil Shah, Aamer Jamal, Irfan Khan Niazi, Mir Hamza, Shahnawaz Dahani, Omar bin Yousaf, and Arafat Minhas.
Peshawar Zalmi: Mohammad Haris, Mohammad Ali, Abdul Samad, Hussain Talat, Sufyan Muqeem, Ahmed Daniyal, and Ihsanullah.
Quetta Galdiators: Khurram Shahzad, Haseebullah Khan, Khawaja Mohammad Nafay, Hassan Nawaz, and Danish Aziz.
Multan Sultans: Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Hasnain, Faisal Akram, Akif Javed, and Tayyab Tahir.
Lahore Qalandars: Zaman Khan, Jahandad Khan, Asif Afridi, and Asif Ali.
Islamabad United: Azam Khan, Haider Ali, Salman Irshad, and Rumman Raees.
Silver and emerging categories announced
In the Silver category, Multan Sultans again top the list with six players, including Yasir Khan and Mohammad Junaid. Lahore Qalandars have retained three players, while Islamabad United and Peshawar Zalmi have two each. Karachi Kings and Quetta Gladiators have one player each in this category.
The Emerging category includes young local players eligible for retention. Islamabad United, Peshawar Zalmi and Karachi Kings each have three players on the list, while Lahore Qalandars have one.
Expansion and format change for PSL 11
The upcoming season will be historic for several reasons. The PSL will expand to eight teams for the first time, with Hyderabad and Sialkot joining as new franchises. The league will also replace its traditional draft system with a player auction, marking a major shift in how teams build their squads.
The auction on February 11 is expected to play a key role in shaping the new-look of PSL ahead of its 11th edition.
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