Ahead of the PSL 2026 auction, all franchises except Multan Sultans have confirmed their retained players, with teams allowed to keep up to four cricketers across Platinum, Diamond, Gold and Silver categories. Multan, which will now be based in Rawalpindi following its sale on February 9, is yet to announce its retentions.
Several teams have also secured direct overseas signings before the auction, adding further intrigue to squad-building for the upcoming season.
The PSL 2026 auction is set to start at 11.30am local time (12pm IST, 6.30am GMT).
The PSL 2026 auction will be streamed live on the tournament’s YouTube channel. It will also be available to watch live on PCB’s YouTube page.
Retention list for each team ahead of PSL 2026 auction
Lahore Qalandars: Shaheen Shah Afridi, Abdullah Shafique, Sikandar Raza, Mohammad Naeem.
Quetta Gladiators: Abrar Ahmed, Usman Tariq, Hasan Nawaz, Shamyl Hussain.
Islamabad United: Shadab Khan, Salman Irshad, Andries Gous.
Peshawar Zalmi: Babar Azam, Sufyan Moqim, Abdul Samad, Ali Raza.
Karachi Kings: Hasan Ali, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Khushdil Shah, Saad Baig.
Sialkot Stallionz: Mohammad Nawaz, Salman Mirza, Ahmed Daniyal, Saad Masood.
Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen: Saim Ayub, Usman Khan, Maaz Sadaqat, Akif Javed.
Team Rawalpindi: Mohammad Rizwan, Sam Billings, Zaman Khan, Yasir Khan
Direct overseas signings ahead of PSL 2026 auction
Islamabad United: Devon Conway
Karachi Kings: Moeen Ali
Lahore Qalandars: Mustafizur Rahman
Quetta Gladiators: Spencer Johnson
Sialkot Stallionz: Steve Smith
Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen: Marnus Labuschagne
Peshawar Zalmi: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (withdrawn)
