The PSL 2026 draft is right around the corner, and excitement is already building across the cricket world. Teams are preparing their strategies for the draft as they will look strengthen their squads ahead of the new season of Pakistan's premier T20 competition.
The 11th edition of the Pakistan Super League is scheduled to take place between March 23 and May 3. The tournament will be even bigger than the previous editions as two new teams have been added to the league.
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Two more franchises from Hyderabad and Sialkot are all set to compete in the expanded PSL 2026 season.
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PSL 2026 draft date and venue
The Pakistan Cricket Board has yet to formally announce the date and venue of the PSL 2026 players' draft. However, according to multiple media reports, the draft is expected to be held on January 30.
PSL 2026 draft players list
Retained players:
Lahore Qalandars: Sikandar Raza, Sam Billings and David Wiese
Karachi Kings: David Warner, Mohammed Nabi and James Vince
Peshawar Zulmi: Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Najibullah Zadran and Max Bryant
Islamabad United: Andries Gous and Rassie van der Dussen
Multan Sultans: David Willey, Johnson Charles and Gudakesh Motie
Quetta Gladiators: Riley Rossouw and Mark Chapman
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Players' list in Draft
PSL are yet to release the final list of players who will be part of the PSL 2026 players' draft.
How to Watch the PSL 2026 draft live
PSL are yet to confirm the broadcaster who will telecast the players' draft, however, it is unlikely that it will be shown in India due to political tensions between the two nations.
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