January 28, 2026
PSL 11 Players Retentions Locked In Before February Auction Showdown
After the PSL 11 auction date was announced, teams moved quickly to keep players they trust. PSL players' retention always gives early clues, and this year the plans look steady rather than hurried.
PSL 11 Platinum Category Retentions
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Team |
Players |
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Islamabad United |
Shadab Khan, Naseem Shah, Sahibzada Farhan, Salman Ali Agha, Mohammad Nawaz, Imad Wasim |
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Karachi Kings |
Hasan Ali |
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Lahore Qalandars |
Shaheen Afridi, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf |
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Peshawar Zalmi |
Babar Azam, Saim Ayub |
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Multan Sultans |
Mohammad Rizwan |
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Quetta Gladiators |
Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Amir, Abrar Ahmad |
Islamabad United quietly dominated the top tier. They entered the auction window with the strongest Platinum core. Lahore doubled down on pace and power. Peshawar’s faith in Babar Azam keeps their identity unchanged. These PSL 11 player retentions show who values continuity over chaos.
PSL 11 Diamond Category Retentions
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Team |
Players |
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Karachi Kings |
Abbas Afridi, Shan Masood |
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Lahore Qalandars |
Abdullah Shafique, Mohammad Salman Mirza |
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Peshawar Zalmi |
Sufiyan Muqeem |
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Multan Sultans |
Usama Mir, Iftikhar Ahmed, Usman Khan |
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Quetta Gladiators |
Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Usman Tariq |
The Diamond tier revealed quieter thinking. Karachi Kings leaned on leadership and control. Quetta’s selections leaned technical rather than flashy.
PSL 11 Gold Category Retentions
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Team |
Players |
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Islamabad United |
Azam Khan, Haider Ali, Salman Irshad, Rumman Raees |
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Karachi Kings |
Khushdil Shah, Aamer Jamal, Irfan Khan Niazi, Mir Hamza, Zahid Mahmood, Omair bin Yousuf, Shahnawaz Dahani, Arafat Minhas |
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Peshawar Zalmi |
Mohammad Haris, Mohammad Ali, Abdul Samad, Hussain Talat, Ahmed Daniyal, Ihsanullah |
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Lahore Qalandars |
Zaman Khan, Jahandad Khan, Asif Afridi, Asif Ali |
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Multan Sultans |
Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Hasnain, Faisal Akram, Akif Javed, Tayyab Tahir |
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Quetta Gladiators |
Khurram Shahzad, Haseebullah Khan, Khawaja Nafay, Hassan Nawaz, Danish Aziz |
This is where squads gained muscle. Karachi’s long Gold list stands out, while Peshawar focuses on raw pace and energy. Gold category PSL 11 player retentions suggests teams are preparing for long campaigns, not just highlight moments.
PSL 11 Silver Category Retentions
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Team |
Players |
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Islamabad United |
Mohammad Faiq, Hunain Shah |
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Karachi Kings |
Mirza Mamoon Imtiaz |
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Lahore Qalandars |
Mohammad Akhlaq, Mohammad Naeem, Mohammad Azab |
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Peshawar Zalmi |
Arif Yaqoob, Mehran Mumtaz |
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Multan Sultans |
Yasir Khan, Amir Barki, Mohammad Junaid, Humayun Altaf, Ali Imran, Jahanzaib Sultan, Ubaid Shah |
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Quetta Gladiators |
Ali Majid |
Silver picks filled depth gaps rather than headlines. Development names, backup options, and future bets dominate this tier as franchises leave room to maneuver once the auction room opens.
Islamabad United emerges with the most settled core, especially at the top. Others appear poised to attack the auction aggressively. With the PSL 11 auction date closing in, these retention calls will shape every paddle raised next month.