Karachi Kings Confirm Core Squad Ahead of PSL 11 Player Auction, locking in their key players ahead of the 2026 Pakistan Super League. The Karachi Kings’ core squad now includes Hasan Ali, Abbas Afridi, Khushdil Shah, and Saad Baig, ensuring stability as the franchise prepares for the PSL 11 player auction. With updated PSL retention rules, teams can retain only four players across Platinum, Diamond, Gold, Silver, and Emerging categories.
The Karachi Kings’ retention strategy focuses on maintaining a balanced squad, combining experienced performers and emerging talents. Hasan Ali, retained in the Platinum category, will continue leading the bowling attack, while Abbas Afridi strengthens the Diamond category. Khushdil Shah, in Gold, adds firepower to the batting lineup, and Saad Baig represents the Emerging talent for the franchise.
Ahead of the PSL 11 auction on February 11, the Karachi Kings have carefully assessed player performance and team needs. This season marks the first auction-era PSL, with the league expanding from six to eight teams. Hyderabad and Sialkot Stallionz franchises will debut, intensifying competition. Other franchises, including Lahore Qalandars and Peshawar Zalmi, are also finalizing their retained players, making the auction highly strategic.
The PSL 11 season schedule is set from March 26 to May 3, giving teams time to plan squad combinations. Karachi Kings aim to repeat past successes as former PSL champions while adapting to new retention limits. The retention of core players demonstrates careful franchise decision-making and commitment to strong team performance.
Fans can expect a competitive PSL 11, with Karachi Kings leveraging their retained squad and auction strategy to stay among the top contenders in the Pakistan Super League 2026.
