Karachi Kings have announced their squad for PSL 2027 and are gearing up to reclaim their throne once more. The franchise made notable moves ahead of the new season, including retaining the core that delivered a much-improved campaign in 2026, with David Warner once again leading the side. Salman Ali Agha, who was signed for PKR 5.85 crore at the inaugural auction, remains vice-captain and the team’s most important domestic batting asset.
Karachi Kings Squad for PSL 2027 (Expected)
Hasan Ali, Salman Ali Agha, Azam Khan, Abbas Afridi, Khushdil Shah, Adam Zampa, and Saad Baig.
Karachi Kings PSL 2027 Auction
The 2026 player auction at the Lahore Expo Centre on February 11 was a landmark moment for the PSL, and Karachi Kings used it well to rebuild around Warner and a strong Pakistani core. The franchise entered the auction with four retained players and a clear plan: surround their overseas captain with experience and give him a bowling attack that could win games.
They brought back Warner for PKR 7.9 crore, a deal that made him one of the most expensive buys of the auction, and added Pakistan’s T20I captain Salman Ali Agha for PKR 5.85 crore after a competitive bidding round. Australian leg-spinner Adam Zampa was secured for PKR 4.5 crore, giving the Kings a genuine wicket-taking option through the middle overs. Powerhouse wicketkeeper-batter Azam Khan was also acquired for PKR 3.25 crore.
| Player Name | Category/Type & Price |
| Hasan Ali (Local) | Platinum (Retention) — 4.76 Crore |
| Moeen Ali (Foreign) | Platinum (Direct Signing) — 6.44 Crore |
| David Warner (Foreign) | Platinum (Auction) — 7.90 Crore |
| Mohammad Abbas Afridi (Local) | Diamond (Retention) — 3.08 Crore |
| Salman Ali Agha (Local) | Diamond (Auction) — 5.85 Crore |
| Adam Zampa (Foreign) | Diamond (Auction) — 4.50 Crore |
| Azam Khan (Local) | Gold (Auction) — 3.25 Crore |
| Khushdil Shah (Local) | Gold (Retention) — 3.36 Crore |
| Mir Hamza (Local) | Gold (Auction) — 2.40 Crore |
| Johnson Charles (Foreign) | Silver (Auction) — 2.00 Crore |
| Muhammad Waseem (Foreign) | Silver (Auction) — 1.10 Crore |
| Ihsanullah (Local) | Silver (Auction) — 1.05 Crore |
| Shahid Aziz (Local) | Silver (Auction) — 92.5 Lakh |
| Khuzaima Bin Tanveer (Foreign) | Silver (Auction) — 90.0 Lakh |
| Saad Baig (Local) | Emerging (Retention) — 60.0 Lakh |
| Hamza Sohail (Local) | Emerging (Auction) — 60.0 Lakh |
| Aqib Ilyas (Foreign) | Emerging (Auction) — 60.0 Lakh |
| Rizwanullah (Local) | Emerging (Auction) — 60.0 Lakh |
Players retained or acquired at the 2026 auction received two-year contracts covering both the 11th and 12th editions, so the core of this squad carries forward into PSL 12. Franchises were permitted to retain up to seven players for the upcoming season before the full reset “grand auction” arrives after this cycle.
Below are the all previous squad and players of the Karachi Kings:
About Karachi Kings Team
Karachi Kings represent Karachi, the largest city and economic center of Pakistan. The team plays its home matches at the National Bank Cricket Arena, previously known as National Stadium Karachi. The Karachi Kings won their first PSL title in 2020, defeating the Lahore Qalandars in the final under the captaincy of Imad Wasim.
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The owner of Karachi Kings, Salman Iqbal (CEO of ARY Digital Network), signed a new one-decade agreement (2026–2035) with the Pakistan Cricket Board in November 2025. In exchange for an annual fee of approximately Rs. 640 million (based on Ernst & Young valuations), Salman Iqbal will continue operating his franchise.
The Kings will be looking to build on a promising 2026 campaign under Warner’s leadership. The Australian’s experience has been invaluable for the younger Pakistani players in the squad, and the franchise is hoping that continuity in leadership and a settled core can finally deliver a second PSL title.