The Bangladeshi left-arm pacer was picked up for PKR 6.44 crore (approximately USD 230,000).
Mustafizur was earlier selected by Kolkata Knight Riders at the IPL 2026 auction but was released last month following BCCI instructions, paving the way for his return to the PSL.
Pakistan batter Saim Ayub has featured for Peshawar Zalmi in the last three editions of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), delivering several eye-catching performances with the bat.
Alongside his batting prowess, Ayub’s ability to bowl off-spin has helped him establish himself as a genuine all-rounder. The 23-year-old recently climbed to the top of the ICC T20I all-rounders rankings, underlining his rapid rise in international cricket.
Despite Peshawar’s interest in retaining him, Saim chose not to renew his contract with the franchise. Ahead of the new season, he has joined Kingsmen Hyderabad, who signed him for a staggering PKR 12.6 crore, approximately BDT 5.51 crore.
The deal makes Saim the most expensive local player in PSL history, surpassing the likes of Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi.
Both Babar and Shaheen were retained for PKR 7 crore by Peshawar Zalmi and Lahore Qalandars respectively. Alongside Saim, Kingsmen Hyderabad also retained Usman Khan, Akif Javed, and Maaz Sadakat, while securing Australian star Marnus Labuschagne on a direct contract.
New franchise Sialkot Stallions, who will be playing in the PSL for the first time, have also submitted their list of retained players. The franchise has signed Steve Smith on a direct contract and retained Mohammad Nawaz, along with Salman Mirza, Ahmed Daniyal, and Saad Masood.
Among the existing teams, five franchises submitted their retention lists on 3 February. Multan Sultans, currently awaiting sale, are the only franchise not to retain any players.
The PSL draft will be held on 11 February for the first time in the league’s history, with the tournament set to begin on 23 March.
Retained and Direct signing by PSL Franchises
Islamabad United
Shadab Khan (PKR 7 crore), Salman Irshad (PKR 1.2 crore), Andries Gous (PKR 1.2 crore), Devon Conway (PKR 6.3 crore, direct contract)
Sialkot Stallions
Steve Smith (direct contract), Mohammad Nawaz (PKR 6.16 crore), Salman Mirza (PKR 3.92 crore), Ahmed Daniyal (PKR 2.24 crore), Saad Masood (PKR 84 lakh)
Karachi Kings
Moeen Ali (direct contract, PKR 6.44 crore), Khushdil Shah (PKR 3.36 crore), Hasan Ali (PKR 4.76 crore), Saad Baig (PKR 60 lakh), Abbas Afridi (PKR 3.08 crore)
Quetta Gladiators
Abrar Ahmed (PKR 7 crore), Usman Tariq (PKR 5.6 crore), Hasan Nawaz (PKR 3.92 crore), Shamal Hossain (PKR 84 lakh)
Lahore Qalandars
Mustafizur Rahman (direct contract, PKR 6.44 crore), Shaheen Shah Afridi (PKR 7 crore), Sikandar Raza (PKR 2.8 crore), Abdullah Shafique (PKR 2.2 crore), Mohammad Naeem (PKR 70 lakh)
Peshawar Zalmi
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (direct contract), Babar Azam (PKR 7 crore), Sufiyan Muqeem (PKR 4.48 crore), Abdul Samad (PKR 2.8 crore), Ali Raza (PKR 1.96 crore)
Kingsmen Hyderabad
Saim Ayub (PKR 12.6 crore), Usman Khan (PKR 4.6 crore), Akif Javed (PKR 1.96 crore), Maaz Sadakat (PKR 3.5 crore), Marnus Labuschagne (direct contract)
Multan Sultans
No players retained
