Babar and Shaheen stick with teams; Rizwan released by Multan

The excitement for the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 is heating up! Teams are finalizing their rosters before the big player auction on February 11. Star players like Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi are sticking with Peshawar Zalmi and Lahore Qalandars. But hold on! Multan Sultans shocked everyone by releasing their captain, Mohammad Rizwan, for a fresh start. Meanwhile, Sialkot Stallionz made waves by signing Aussie star Steve Smith!

Quick rundown

1.Big-name retainers lead PSL 2026, with Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi anchoring their teams.

2.Multan Sultans shake things up by not retaining anyone, Rizwan released for a fresh slate.

3.Steve Smith signs with Sialkot Stallionz, adding international spark before their debut season.

4.Auction on Feb 11 looms as clubs lock in 3–4 players each, dialing up the bidding drama.

5.Takeaway: franchises prioritize proven match-winners in Platinum to set the tone for PSL 11.

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