Babar, Shaheen, Shadab, Abrar and Hasan retained in Platinum category
Hyderabad, Sialkot Stallionz to make their retentions before 7 February; Multan Sultans retain no players from their previous squad. First-ever player Auction in HBL PSL history to take place on 11 February as momentum builds towards 11th season.
Six franchises including defending champions Lahore Qalandars have unveiled their retentions for the HBL PSL season 11, while Multan Sultans have not retained any players from their previous squad, the Pakistan Cricket Board confirmed on Wednesday.
All franchises except Islamabad United have retained four players each. United have kept hold of three players. The two new franchises Sialkot Stallionz and Hyderabad are set to announce their retentions by Saturday, 7 February.
Key franchise updates
Lahore Qalandars
Shaheen Shah Afridi has been retained in Platinum, while Abdullah Shafique has been retained in Diamond. Sikandar Raza stays in Gold, and emerging player Mohammad Naeem has been retained in Silver.
Quetta Gladiators
Abrar Ahmed has been retained in Platinum, Usman Tariq in Diamond, Hasan Nawaz in Gold, and Shamyl Hussain in Emerging.
Peshawar Zalmi
Babar Azam has been retained in Platinum. Sufyan Moqim remains in Diamond, Abdul Samad in Gold, and Ali Raza in Emerging.
Islamabad United
Shadab Khan has been retained in Platinum. Salman Irshad is retained in Gold, while Andries Gous is retained in Silver.
Karachi Kings
Hasan Ali has been retained in Platinum. Mohammad Abbas Afridi is retained in Diamond, Khushdil Shah in Gold, and Saad Baig in Emerging.
Multan Sultans
Zero retentions — the franchise has not retained any players from its previous squad.
Full retentions
| Franchise | Platinum | Diamond | Gold | Silver | Emerging |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Multan Sultans | Zero retentions | ||||
| Hyderabad | Retentions to be announced by 7 February | ||||
| Sialkot Stallionz | Retentions to be announced by 7 February | ||||
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