PSL 11 Draft – Complete Details of PSL 11 Player Draft
The PSL Draft 2026 is one of the most exciting events before the start of PSL 11. Every year, Pakistan Super League teams build their squads by selecting top international and local players through the draft process. Fans eagerly wait to see which superstars join their favorite teams—and 2026 will be even bigger with more international talent expected.
What is the PSL Draft?
The PSL Draft is a system where all PSL teams pick players from different categories such as Platinum, Diamond, Gold, Silver, Emerging, and Supplementary.
Each team selects players one-by-one based on pick order defined by PCB.
This system keeps the league balanced and competitive.
PSL Draft 2026 Date (Expected)
| Event | Expected Date |
|---|---|
| PSL 11 Draft | January 2026 |
| PSL 2026 Season | 11 April – May 2026 |
(Official dates will be updated here once PCB announces).
⭐ PSL Draft 2026 Categories
Players are divided into these 6 main categories:
| Category | Player Price Range |
|---|---|
| Platinum | Highest-priced international stars |
| Diamond | Top-level performers |
| Gold | Mid-level experienced players |
| Silver | Affordable but talented players |
| Emerging | Young Pakistani talent |
| Supplementary | Backup players |
Here is PSL Winners List from 2016 to 2025
⭐ PSL 11 Draft Pick Order (Expected)
Pick order changes every season based on PCB rules.
This is a predicted draft order (will be updated after official announcement):
- Quetta Gladiators
- Karachi Kings
- Lahore Qalandars
- Peshawar Zalmi
- Islamabad United
- Multan Sultans
- New Team 1 (if added)
- New Team 2 (if added)
(You can update this once PCB confirms.)
Here is the list of Psl 11 retained players.
⭐ PSL Draft 2026 Players List (Expected)
These international superstars are rumored to be available for PSL Draft 2026:
| Player | Country | Category |
|---|---|---|
| David Warner | Australia | Platinum |
| Rashid Khan | Afghanistan | Platinum |
| Jos Buttler | England | Platinum |
| Sunil Narine | West Indies | Diamond |
| Daryl Mitchell | New Zealand | Diamond |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | Afghanistan | Gold |
| Moeen Ali | England | Gold |
(These are expected names based on 2025 season; official list pending.)
Here is PSL 2026 Venues and Grounds
⭐ PSL Local Players Expected in Draft
| Player | Category |
|---|---|
| Shaheen Afridi | Platinum |
| Babar Azam | Platinum |
| Naseem Shah | Diamond |
| Shadab Khan | Diamond |
| Mohammad Rizwan | Platinum |
| Iftikhar Ahmed | Gold |
⭐ How the PSL Draft Works
- Teams receive draft turns in a specific order.
- Each team picks one player per round.
- Each category has a quota (e.g., 3 Platinum, 3 Diamond, etc.).
- Teams can trade picks or players before the draft.
- Final squads are completed after Supplementary picks.
⭐ PSL Retained Players List 2026
Before the draft, each team retains some players.
This section will be updated once official retention lists are announced.
- Lahore Qalandars: Coming soon
- Karachi Kings: Coming soon
- Peshawar Zalmi: Coming soon
- Multan Sultans: Coming soon
- Islamabad United: Coming soon
- Quetta Gladiators: Coming soon
Here is the list of Psl 11 retained players.