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Misbah-ul-Haq named Peshawar Zalmi batting coach for PSL 11

Peshawar Zalmi have named former Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq as their new batting coach ahead of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11.

Misbah, 51, has played 75 Tests and 162 One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and 39 T20Is for Pakistan between 2001 and 2015.

As a captain, he led Pakistan in 151 matches, amassing 7392 runs at an average of 48.31 with eight centuries and 62 half-centuries to his name.

The franchise made the announcement on its social media handles.

“We are delighted to welcome the legendary @captainmisbahpk back to Peshawar Zalmi, this time as our Batting Coach for PSL11,” the caption wrote.

“A former Zalmi stalwart and one of Pakistan cricket’s most respected minds, Misbah-ul-Haq brings with him a wealth of experience, leadership, and deep tactical insight, ” it added.

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It is worth mentioning that Misbah-ul-Haq led Islamabad United to success in the inaugural edition of the PSL in 2016.

Later on, he represented Peshawar Zalmi in 2018 edition of tournament where he played three matches for the franchise before hanging his boots from international cricket.

Earlier in the day, the franchise also strengthened the coaching staff with the inclusion of former all-rounders Azhar Mahmood and Ottis Gibson.

Ahead of the historic PSL 11 players’ auction on February 11, Peshawar Zalmi had already retained four players.

Babar Azam leads the retentions in the Platinum category with a fee of PKR 70 million, followed by Sufiyan Muqeem (Diamond, PKR 44.8 million), Abdul Samad (Gold, PKR 28 million), and Ali Raza (Emerging, PKR 19.6 million).

The franchise had also signed Afghanistan batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz through a direct signing, but the player later pulled out ahead of the season.

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PSL 11: Peshawar Zalmi appoint former pacer as head coach

Peshawar Zalmi have officially named former West Indies all-rounder Ottis Gibson as their head coach for the upcoming season 11 of the Pakistan Super League (PSL).

The franchise made the announcement through a social media post on Tuesday, welcoming Gibson to the “Zalmi Fam.”

“We are proud to appoint the battle-hardened 𝐎𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐬 𝐆𝐢𝐛𝐬𝐨𝐧 as our 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡 for PSL 11,” the franchise posted.

“A proven leader with a champion’s mindset, ready to guide our troops with clarity, strength, and purpose. The Yellow Storm’s journey just got stronger. Welcome aboard, Coach!”

Gibson brings a wealth of international coaching experience to the Yellow Storm.

He led the West Indies as head coach from 2010 to 2014, guiding them to the 2012 T20 World Cup title.

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He has also served as bowling coach for England in two separate stints (2007–2010 and 2015–2017), coached Bangladesh in 2020, and was head coach of South Africa between 2017 and 2019.

As a player, Gibson represented the West Indies in 2 Tests and 15 ODIs.

Ahead of the historic PSL 11 players’ auction on February 11, Peshawar Zalmi had already retained four players.

The franchise had also signed Afghanistan batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz through a direct signing, but the player later pulled out ahead of the season.

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PSL 11: Alpha Sports acquires major stake in Sialkot Stallionz

Australia-based Alpha Sports Group on Monday decided to partner with OZ Group, which bought the newly inducted Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise Sialkot Stallions at the league’s team auction held on January 8.

Alpha Sports Group is Australia’s largest wholesale distributor of sports medicine, physiotherapy, injury prevention, rehabilitation, and first aid products.

The Group has acquired a 75 per cent stake in Sialkot Stallions.

Following the partnership, Alpha Sports and OZ Group will work together on the franchise’s overall growth, team formation, and performance improvement.

Following the announcement, Alpha Sports Group expressed excitement about the partnership, noting that both partners will aim to build Stallionz into a strong, competitive team.

It is worth noting that both Alpha Sports Group and OZ Group are based in Australia and hold prominent positions in the sports management and investment sectors.

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The new partnership is being termed a positive and welcome development for the PSL’s upcoming seasons, with the move generating fresh excitement among Sialkot Stallions fans.

For those unware, the development came just weeks after Sialkot Stallionz were officially introduced as one of the two new franchises ahead of the PSL 11.

The team’s ownership rights were acquired by OZ Developers, owned by Hamza Majeed and Kamil Khan, during the historic PSL 2026 auction held at the Jinnah Convention Centre on January 8.

OZ Developers sealed the deal with a record bid of Rs 1.85 billion, making it the most expensive franchise purchase in PSL history.

The eighth team, PSL 11, is set to start on March 26 across five venues in the country.

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Ali Tareen reacts after Multan renamed Rawalpindi

Ali Tareen, former franchise owner of the Multan Sultans — now renamed to Rawalpindi — has shared a meaningful message following the outfit auction held earlier today.

Tareen, who was part of the bidding process but did not submit a single bid for the team, took to the X platform.

“Janoob Ki Pehchan,” he wrote in his post.

Earlier, PSL outfit Multan Sultans was sold to Walee Technologies for a record Rs2.45 billion in a heated bidding war.

The Bidding process commenced at a base price of PKR 1,820,000,000, with CD Ventures, Particle Igniter, and Walee Technologies competing for the franchise.

After an intense bidding war, Walee Technologies bought the franchise for a record price of Rs 2.45 billion.

Later on, the owners changed the name from Multan Sultans to Rawalpindi, citing their childhood association with the city.

During the auction ceremony, PCB chairman Najam Sethi, legendary former Pakistan batter Zaheer Abbas, and other prominent figures from the cricketing fraternity were also present.

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Multan Sultans were added to PSL in 2017, and were initially owned by Schon Group. After one year, PCB terminated the contract, and Ali Tareen formally took over the franchise, which he owned for seven years.

However, his strained relations with PCB led him not to renew the 10-year ownership agreement, resulting in a fresh auction for the team.

The board had accused Tareen of breaching several clauses of the 10-year contract and demanded a public apology and retraction of his statements.

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PSL 11: Walee Technologies renames Multan franchise to Rawalpindi

LAHORE: Walee Technologies bought the Multan Franchise and announced to rename it Rawalpindi after the highly anticipated Pakistan Super League (PSL) auction for a record price of PKR 2.45 billion at the Expo Centre Lahore.

06:45 PM – Auction Begins
The PSL franchise auction for the Multan team has officially started. Five bidders are competing to secure the rights for the latest additions to the league.

Base Price for Multan team: PKR 1,820,000,000

CD Ventures makes the first bid of PKR 1,830,000,000

Walee Technologies counters with PKR 1,900,000,000

CD Ventures counters with PKR 1,910,000,000

Walee Technologies counters with PKR 2,000,000,000

CD Ventures counters with PKR 2,010,000,000

Walee Technologies counters with PKR 2,050,000,000

CD Ventures counters with PKR 2,060,000,000

Walee Technologies counters with PKR 2,070,000,000

Particle Igniter counters with PKR 2,140,000,000

CD Ventures counters with PKR 2,150,000,000

Particle Igniter counters with PKR 2,180,000,000

CD Ventures counters with PKR 2,190,000,000

Walee Technologies counters with PKR 2,200,000,000

CD Ventures counters with PKR 2,210,000,000

Particle Igniter counters with PKR 2,250,000,000

CD Ventures counters with PKR 2,260,000,000

Particle Igniter counters with PKR 2,300,000,000

CD Ventures counters with PKR 2,350,000,000

Particle Igniter counters with PKR 2,370,000,000

Walee Technologies counters with PKR 2,450,000,000

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed a list of five qualified bidders who will compete for the rights to own the Multan franchise.

The bidders are: Walee Technologies, Aim Next Inc., Deharki Sugar Mills (DSM), Particle Igniter, and CD Ventures.

The successful bidder will acquire the Multan franchise, previously known as Multan Sultans, and may choose to retain the existing name or rebrand the team entirely.

Auction Rules

All bids shall be quoted in Pakistani Rupees (PKR).

The minimum incremental bid from the base price announced by PCB shall be PKR 10,000,000 (rupees ten million only).

No bid increase of less than the minimum incremental bid shall be accepted.

Bidders may choose to make a bid in excess of the minimum incremental bid. No limit.

Each bidder shall have the right to exercise one (1) strategic timeout of up to five (5) minutes, only once during each round of the auction.

During this strategic timeout, bidders may consult with their representatives before deciding their future course of action in the auction, but shall not be permitted to communicate with other bidders.

A bidding round shall be declared closed when the highest incremental bid in excess of the base price is not surpassed by any other bidder despite a final call by the auctioneer.

Upon closure of the bidding round, the highest valid bid in excess of the base price shall be provisionally declared the winning bid.

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The franchise is up for sale after former owner Ali Tareen decided not to renew his contract in November 2025, citing strained relations with the PCB that had persisted for over a year.

However, Tareen is once again in the race to take control of the Multan franchise, with his company, DSM, participating in the auction.

For context, Multan Sultans won the PSL title in 2021 under the leadership of Mohammad Rizwan, defeating Peshawar Zalmi in the final.

After winning the title in 2021, they finished as runners-up in the next three seasons.

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Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen reveal away jersey ahead of PSL 11

The Pakistan Super League’s newest franchise, Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen, have officially unveiled their away jersey for the upcoming 11th edition of the PSL.

The franchise, one of two new teams alongside Sialkot Stallionz, revealed a striking maroon jersey with golden accents through a social media announcement.

“Different threads. Same fierceness. Crafted for battles away from home, this jersey stands for resilience, fearlessness, and the will to conquer anywhere the game takes us. Presenting the official away jersey of the Hyderabad Kingsmen,” the franchise wrote while unveiling the kit.

Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen secured their place in the PSL after being acquired by Fawad Sarwar’s Kingsmen Group, who won the franchise rights with a bid worth Rs1.75 billion (approximately $6.25 million).

On the field, the franchise has begun shaping a competitive squad.

They retained promising talents Saim Ayub, Usman Khan, Maaz Sadaqat and Akif Javed, while also strengthening their lineup with the direct signing of Australian star batter Marnus Labuschagne for the upcoming season.

The team has also assembled an experienced coaching staff. Former Australia fast bowler Jason Gillespie has been appointed head coach, with Grant Bradburn set to serve as fielding coach under his leadership.

The landmark PSL 11 season is scheduled to begin on March 26, while the much-anticipated player auction will take place on February 11.

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Hyderabad Kingsmen reveal official jersey ahead of PSL 11 debut

The Pakistan Super League’s newest franchise, Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen, have officially unveiled their playing jersey for the upcoming 11th edition of the PSL.

The franchise, one of two new teams alongside Sialkot Stallionz, revealed a striking black jersey with golden accents through a social media announcement.

“Designed for conquest. Threaded with legacy. Every stitch tells a story of pride, power, and purpose. Built for the battlefield and crafted for those who play like they own the field. Introducing the official home jersey of the Hyderabad Kingsmen,” the franchise wrote while unveiling the kit.

On the field, the franchise has begun shaping a competitive squad.

The landmark PSL 11 season is scheduled to begin on March 26, while the much-anticipated player auction will take place on February 11.

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Ali Tareen reveals his strategy for Multan Sultans auction

Former Multan Sultans owner Ali Tareen has made his position clear ahead of the franchise’s much-anticipated ownership auction, stating he will only reacquire the team if the price is right and not at any cost.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is set to hold the auction for the Multan-based franchise on February 9, with Tareen among the five qualified bidders shortlisted by the board’s bid committee.

Addressing speculation over his intentions, Tareen released a video message on Instagram, confirming his participation while urging fans to keep “realistic expectations.”

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“We have submitted our papers, and we are one of the qualified bidders for the team,” Tareen said. “But I want everyone to have realistic expectations and temper them. It’s not a given that I will go for Multan Sultans at any cost.”

Tareen described his seven-year association with the franchise as one of the most memorable chapters of his life, highlighting the emotional connection he still holds with the team and the Pakistan Super League (PSL).

“It has been a privilege to own Multan Sultans for seven years. It has been one of the highlights of my life,” he said. “I love PSL and being part of it, whether I’m in the stands or in the dugout. Maybe I’m a little happier being in the dugout.”

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However, he made it clear that he would not engage in a bidding war simply to regain ownership, stressing that financial prudence will guide his decision.

“If we are getting the team at a good price, then definitely we will buy it. But buying at any cost is not the plan,” he added.

Ali Tareen concluded his message by thanking supporters for their continued backing and enthusiasm to see him return as owner of the Sultans, while once again emphasising the need for realistic expectations ahead of the auction.

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PSL 11 auction: Base prices of Haris Rauf, Amir, Rizwan revealed

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially announced the base prices of players registered for the highly anticipated Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 11 player auction.

The landmark auction is scheduled to take place on February 11, with a total of 879 local and overseas cricketers from across the cricketing world signing up.

The pool includes players from Afghanistan, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, England and Sri Lanka, with base prices ranging from PKR 60 lakh to PKR 4.2 crore.

Several high-profile international stars have entered the top base price bracket of PKR 4.2 crore.

The list features Afghanistan’s Fazal Haq Farooqi and Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Australia’s David Warner, and New Zealand all-rounders Daryl Mitchell and Michael Bracewell.

South Africa’s Rilee Rossouw, England’s James Vince and Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka have also placed themselves in the highest category.

Among Pakistan players, Mohammad Rizwan, Salman Ali Agha, Mohammad Amir, Haris Rauf, Fakhar Zaman and Faheem Ashraf headline the top-tier bracket, underlining the strong local presence in the auction.

The second-highest base price category begins at PKR 2.2 crore and includes notable names such as Australia’s Usman Khawaja and Peter Siddle, New Zealand’s Colin Munro, England’s Jason Roy and South Africa veteran Imran Tahir.

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Pakistan representatives in this category include Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Saud Shakeel and Shan Masood.

You can find the complete list of players along with their base prices by clicking here.

Under the new auction model, each franchise has been allocated a purse of PKR 450 million to build their squads, along with an additional PKR 55 million reserved for direct signings.

All franchises, including the newly-added Hyderabad and Sialkot Stallionz, have already confirmed their retentions and direct signings ahead of the auction.

However, Peshawar Zalmi were dealt a setback after their direct signing Rahmanullah Gurbaz withdrew from the upcoming season.

Meanwhile, Multan Sultans remain in a unique position heading into the auction. The franchise, currently without an owner, will enter the bidding process with a full purse after retaining no players and making no direct signings.

Notably, the Multan franchise is scheduled to be sold through a separate auction in Lahore on February 9, just two days before the PSL 11 player auction.

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Peshawar Zalmi comments on Rahmanullah Gurbaz’s PSL withdrawal

Peshawar Zalmi on Saturday issued an official clarification after Afghanistan wicketkeeper-batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz withdrew from the upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 11, just two days after being announced as the franchise’s direct signing.

The 24-year-old Afghan opener confirmed his unavailability through a message in Pashto, citing personal commitments and scheduling constraints following the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.

“After the World Cup, I won’t be available for the PSL this season due to my schedule,” Gurbaz said. “I will be focusing more on my foundation work in Afghanistan. Thank you for all the love and support.”

His sudden withdrawal prompted a detailed response from the 2017 PSL champions, who clarified that Gurbaz’s signing had been completed strictly in accordance with league regulations and after obtaining the required No Objection Certificates (NOCs) from both the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB).

“We would like to clarify to our valued and loyal fan base that the recent direct signing of Afghanistan cricketer Mr Rahmanullah Gurbaz was completed strictly after he received full NOC clearance from both the Pakistan Cricket Board and the Afghanistan Cricket Board,” the franchise stated.

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Peshawar Zalmi emphasised that Gurbaz was selected purely on professional and cricketing grounds and was among the top options available on the official player list provided to franchises.

“At the time of selection, he was among the best available options on the official list provided, and his signing followed the prescribed process accordingly,” the statement added.

“This decision was taken purely on professional and cricketing grounds, in full compliance with PSL regulations, PCB guidelines and the established framework of the HBL PSL. No consideration beyond merit, team requirements and due process was involved.”

The franchise concluded by confirming that a replacement direct signing will be announced in due course.

Earlier, ahead of the historic PSL 11 players’ auction scheduled for February 11, Peshawar Zalmi had retained four players.

Babar Azam leads the list in the Platinum category with a retention fee of PKR 70 million, followed by Sufiyan Muqeem in Diamond (PKR 44.8 million), Abdul Samad in Gold (PKR 28 million) and Ali Raza in the Emerging category (PKR 19.6 million).

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