LAHORE (Kashmir English): The Pakistan Super League (PSL) first-ever players’ auction is currently underway for its 11th edition at Expo Center in Lahore, marking a historic shift in the league’s player recruitment system.
The PSL, for the first time in its 11-year history, has a player auction instead of the traditional draft, with two new franchises – from Hyderabad and Sialkot – added to the tournament to make it an eight-team affair. Each team was allowed to retain up to four players, one each from Platinum, Diamond, Gold, and Silver categories.
At the auction, they must build a squad of 16 to 20 players, with at least five and at most seven overseas players allowed. Teams must also have at least two uncapped U23 players in the squad, and at least one should be selected in each playing XI
Players will be signed on two-year contracts, with the PCB planning a grand auction after the 2027 edition of the PSL.
Teams can select from more than 880 registered players, while they must stay within a squad budget limit of Rs. 505 million to create their Season 11 teams. Teams must create 16-member squads, which must contain five international players and must include one under-23 player who meets the criteria for emerging talent.
Live Streaming
The PSL 2026 auction is being streamed live on the Pakistan Super League (PSL) YouTube channel. It will also be available to watch live on PCB’s YouTube page.
All the teams, except Multan Sultans, have made retentions ahead of the PSL 2026 auction. The Multan-based franchise will now be based out of Rawalpindi after its sale on February 9.
David Warner sold to Karachi Kings
In the Pakistan Super League (PSL), first ever player auction 2026, Karachi Kings have acquired the Australian Batter David Warner at a striking price of 7 crore, 90 Lakh Pakistani rupees.
The bidding started at the base price of
Karachi Kings Gets David Warner at 7 Crore 90 lakh pic.twitter.com/uyThtTabSv
— ٰImran Siddique (@imransiddique89) February 11, 2026
Rilee Rossouw sold to Quetta Gladiators
The PSL team, Quetta Gladiators, bought the South African Cricketer Rilee Rossouw for Rs55 million. The bidding was held between Quetta Gladiators and Rawalpindi.
Faheem Ashraf sold to Islamabad United
Faheem Ashraf has been sold to Islamabad United for Rs85 million as the first player sold in the PSL Auction.
Naseem Shah Sold to Rawalpindi
Rawalpindi has acquired the renowned Pakistani bowler Naseem Shah for Rs 86.5 million. The 22-year-old pacer was among the most sought-after names in the fast-bowling category, with franchises bidding aggressively to secure a proven new-ball specialist.
Pakistan pacer @iNaseemShah finds a home in Team Rawalpindi for 8️⃣.6️⃣5️⃣ crore 🙌
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— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) February 11, 2026
Rawalpindi ultimately won the race, strengthening their pace attack with a bowler known for his ability to generate early breakthroughs and maintain control in high-pressure T20 situations.
Islamabad United acquired Faheem Ashraf, while David Warner joined Karachi Kings, and Rilee Roussow moved to Quetta Gladiators.
Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen grabbed Mohammad Ali for Rs 21.5 million. In the same category, Harris Ruaf was sold to Lahore Qalandars for Rs76 million. The right-arm fast bowler began his professional career after achieving outstanding results during the 2025/26 Big Bash League (BBL) 15 season, which made him one of the top bowlers in the tournament.
Other players
Peshawar Zalmi: Aamir Jamal (Rs19 million), Mohammad Haris (Rs22 million), Khalid Usman (Rs6 million), Khuuram Shahzad (Rs27 million), James Vince
Quetta Gladiator: Arafat Minhas (Rs11 million), Jahandad Khan (Rs25 million), Faisal Akram (Rs12.5 million), Khawaja Nafay (Rs65 million), Samuel Harper (Rs6 million), Bevon Jacobs (Rs6 million), Brett Hampton (Rs6 million), Saqib Khan (Rs6 million), Bismillah Khan (Rs6 million), Khan Zaib (Rs6 million), Wasim Akram Jr (Rs7.75 million)
Lahore Qalandars: Usama Mir (Rs35 million), Fakhar Zaman (Rs79.5 million), Ubaid Shah (Rs27 million), Haseebullah Khan (Rs11 million), Mohammad Farooq (Rs6 million)
Karachi Kings: Salman Ali Agha (Rs58.5 million), Shahid Aziz (Rs9.25 million), Mir Hamza (Rs24 million), Khuzaima Bin Tanveer (Rs9 million), Aqib Ilyas (Rs6 million), Mohammad Hamza Sohail (Rs6.25 million)
Team Rawalpindi: Amad Butt (Rs8 million)
Teams squad so far
Karachi Kings: Khushdil Shah, Hassan Ali, Abbas Afridi, Saad Baig, Moeen Ali, David Warner, Azam Khan, Salman Ail Agha, Adam Zampa, Shahid Aziz, Mir Hamza, Hamza Sohail, Aqib Ilyas, Khuzaima Bin Tanveer
Lahore Qalandars:
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