Peshawar Zalmi announced the squad for the PSL 2026 led by Babar Azam, the “Yellow Storm” has focused on maintaining a solid local core while having international players into their middle order.
Peshawar Zalmi Squad for PSL 2026
Babar Azam (c), Michael Bracewell, Kusal Mendis, Aaron Hardie, Brian Bennett, Sufyan Moqim, Abdul Samad, James Vince, Ali Raza, Aamir Jamal, Mohammad Haris, Abdul Subhan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Nahid Rana, Khurram Shahzad, Khalid Usman, Mirza Tahir Baig, Kashif Ali, Shahnawaz Dahani, Farhan Yousuf, Shoriful Islam, Tanzid Hasan Tamim.
Peshawar Zalmi PSL 2026 Auction
Peshawar Zalmi began the event with a significant prize of PKR 27.96 crore after retaining only four core players. Their biggest splashes in the auction room were for foreign all-rounders Michael Bracewell and Kusal Mendis, both secured for PKR 4.2 crore each. They also made a late strategic move to sign Shahnawaz Dahani as a direct signing after the auction concluded to enhance their pace department.
| Player Name (Origin) | Category / Type & Price (PKR) |
| Babar Azam (Local) | Platinum – Retention (PKR 7.00 Crore) |
| Saim Ayub (Local) | Platinum – Retention (PKR 6.30 Crore) |
| Sufiyan Muqeem (Local) | Diamond – Retention (PKR 4.48 Crore) |
| Abdul Samad (Local) | Gold – Retention (PKR 2.80 Crore) |
| Ali Raza (Local) | Emerging – Retention (PKR 1.96 Crore) |
| Aaron Hardie (Foreign) | Platinum – Direct Signing (PKR 6.30 Crore) |
| Michael Bracewell (Foreign) | Auction – All-rounder (PKR 4.20 Crore) |
| Kusal Mendis (Foreign) | Auction – Wicket-keeper (PKR 4.20 Crore) |
| James Vince (Foreign) | Auction – Batter (PKR 3.00 Crore) |
| Khurram Shahzad (Local) | Auction – Bowler (PKR 2.70 Crore) |
| Mohammad Haris (Local) | Auction – Wicket-keeper (PKR 2.20 Crore) |
| Aamir Jamal (Local) | Auction – All-rounder (PKR 1.90 Crore) |
| Iftikhar Ahmed (Local) | Auction – Batter (PKR 1.80 Crore) |
| Abdul Subhan (Local) | Silver – Auction (PKR 62.5 Lacs) |
| Khalid Usman (Local) | Silver – Auction (PKR 60 Lacs) |
| Nahid Rana (Foreign) | Silver – Auction (PKR 60 Lacs) |
| Mirza Tahir Baig (Local) | Silver – Auction (PKR 60 Lacs) |
| Kashif Ali (Local) | Silver – Auction (PKR 60 Lacs) |
| Shahnawaz Dahani (Local) | Diamond – Direct Signing (PKR 4.50 Crore) |
Here’s a detailed overview about the Peshawar Zalmi all seasons squad and players list:
About Peshawar Zalmi Team
Peshawar Zalmi represent the iconic city of Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, with Arbab Niaz Stadium as the home ground, along with Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium if Peshawar does not host any matches.
Peshawar Zalmi’s greatest success came in 2017, with Darren Sammy, when they won their first PSL championship by beating the Quetta Gladiators by 58 runs in the final. Zalmi has also reached the PSL finals twice, in 2018 and 2021, demonstrating the team’s ability to perform consistently at a high level. They have reached the playoffs consistently and have one of the best overall records in the PSL among all franchises.
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The franchise began in the PSL’s first season in 2016. It was initially awarded to Peshawar by the PCB for US$16 million over 10 years, secured by Javed Afridi, the CEO of Haier Pakistan. In November 2025, Javed Afridi (also the brother of Shahid Afridi) signed a new agreement that lasted an additional 10 years (2026–2035), with an estimated value disclosed by Ernst & Young. The current annual payment Zalmi makes under this new agreement is Rs. 490 Million (PKR).