PSL 11: Karachi Kings, Islamabad United confirm retentions

PSL 11: Karachi Kings, Islamabad United confirm retentions

Karachi Kings and Islamabad United have both confirmed their retained players ahead of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11 players’ auction, scheduled to be held on February 11, as franchises adapt to a major change in the league’s player selection system. For the first time in PSL history, the traditional draft has been replaced by an auction-based model, significantly reshaping how teams build their squads and forcing tougher retention decision…

PSL 2026 Retention: From Babar Azam to Shaheen Afridi – Complete list of players retained ahead of first-ever auction

The anticipation for the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 has reached a fever pitch as the league transitions into a brand-new era. For the first time in history, the tournament has moved from a draft to a player auction system, and the league has expanded to include eight franchises with... Read full article at CricketTimes.com

PSL: Babar, Shaheen retained in Platinum category; Sultans release Rizwan

Multan Sultans were the only team not to retain any player; Sialkot Stallionz and Hyderabad will make their retentions by February 7

PCB Withholds PSL 11 Broadcast Rights in India Amid Escalating T20 World Cup Dispute

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to withhold broadcast and digital media rights for the 11th season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) in the Indian market, as tensions surrounding the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026 continue to escalate between the PCB and the International Cricket Council (ICC). While the Indian market has been […] The post PCB Withholds PSL 11 Broadcast Rights in India Amid Escalating T20 World Cup Dispute appeared fir…

PSL Season 11: Franchises announce retentions as league shifts to auction model

Pakistan Super League franchises have announced their retained players for the 11th season, marking a major shift in the league’s player selection process. For the first time in PSL history, the traditional draft system has been replaced by an auction-based model. Under the new format, franchises are permitted to retain only one player per category instead of up to eight, with the remaining squad to be assembled through auction. The retention li…