The Quetta Gladiators have finalized a 20-member squad for the PSL 2026 season. Following the historic shift to a structured auction system on February 11, 2026, the Purple Force strategically utilized their PKR 33.14 crore to secure a balanced lineup.
Quetta Gladiators Squad 2026 (Updated)
Saud Shakeel (c), Rilee Rossouw, Sam Harper, Usman Tariq, Hasan Nawaz, Ben McDermott, Tom Curran, Shamyl Hussain, Alzarri Joseph, Ahmed Daniyal, Abrar Ahmed, Jahanzaib Sultan, Jahandad Khan, Khawaja Nafay, Saqib Khan, Ahsan Ali, Brett Hampton, Bevon Jacobs, Khalil Ahmed, Wasim Akram Jnr, Khan Zeb, Bismillah Khan.
Quetta Gladiators PSL 2026 Auction
The 2026 season marked a turning point for the HBL PSL as it transitioned from a draft to an auction format held at the Lahore Expo Centre. Quetta entered the auction with a focused strategy, retaining four key domestic players: Abrar Ahmed, Usman Tariq, Hasan Nawaz, and Shamyl Hussain.
During the bidding war, they made headlines by securing Khawaja Nafay for a significant PKR 6.5 crore after an intense auction round. Their foreign contingent was bolstered by the direct signing of Spencer Johnson and the auction purchase of reliable South African batter Rilee Rossouw for PKR 5.55 crore.
| Player Name (Local/Foreign) | Category / Type (Price in PKR) |
| Abrar Ahmed (Local) | Platinum / Retention (7.00 Crore) |
| Usman Tariq (Local) | Diamond / Retention (5.60 Crore) |
| Hasan Nawaz (Local) | Gold / Retention (3.92 Crore) |
| Shamyl Hussain (Local) | Emerging / Retention (84 Lac) |
| Spencer Johnson (Foreign) | Direct Signing (5.60 Crore) |
| Khawaja Nafay (Local) | Auction (6.50 Crore) |
| Rilee Rossouw (Foreign) | Auction (5.55 Crore) |
| Tom Curran (Foreign) | Auction (4.20 Crore) |
| Jahandad Khan (Local) | Auction (2.50 Crore) |
| Faisal Akram (Local) | Auction (1.25 Crore) |
| Arafat Minhas (Local) | Auction (1.10 Crore) |
| Ben McDermott (Foreign) | Auction (1.10 Crore) |
| Wasim Akram Jnr (Local) | Auction (77.5 Lac) |
| Saud Shakeel (Local) | Auction (65 Lac) |
| Khan Zaib (Local) | Auction (60 Lac) |
| Bismillah Khan (Local) | Auction (60 Lac) |
| Saqib Khan (Local) | Auction (60 Lac) |
| Brett Hampton (Foreign) | Auction (60 Lac) |
| Sam Harper (Foreign) | Auction (60 Lac) |
| Bevon Jacobs (Foreign) | Auction (60 Lac) |
Here’s a detailed overview about the Quetta Gladiators all seasons squad and players list:
About Quetta Gladiators Team
Baluchistan is represented by the Quetta Gladiators, who usually play their home games at neutral venues such as the National Bank Cricket Arena in Karachi and the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium due to logistical constraints.
In 2019, the Gladiators became the PSL champions after defeating the Peshawar Zalmi in the finals; however, they were also finalists in 2016 and 2017 under the captaincy of Sarfaraz Ahmed. Checkout the Peshawar Zalmi Squad as well.
The Pakistan Cricket Board granted ownership of the franchise to Nadeem Omar for $11.35 million, payable over 10 years. Nadeem Omar, in addition to being a dedicated businessman, is an avid cricket fan who has provided consistent guidance to the team.
In November 2025, Nadeem Omar extended the franchise rights for the next decade, 2026–2035, with the renewal based on the findings of a valuation conducted by Ernst & Young. As of now, Quetta Gladiators are paying a franchise fee of Rs. 410 million per year, equivalent to 410 million Pakistani Rupees.