LAHORE, 11 February 2026: Following the conclusion of the first-ever HBL PSL Player Auction, Karachi Kings have emerged with a formidable 18-player roster designed for a title charge in the upcoming HBL PSL 11.
In one of the most anticipated moves of the evening, legendary Australian left-hander David Warner is set to rejoin the Karachi Kings. After being released into the auction pool, the Kings secured their former skipper with a winning bid of PKR 7.9 crore.
Joining Warner in the batting order is the explosive Azam Khan, who makes his move to the Kings for the first time following a 3.25 crore bid. The franchise further strengthened its local core by securing Pakistan T20I captain Salman Ali Agha for 5.85 crores, adding significant leadership and middle-order stability to the lineup.
The Kings’ strategy at the auction table also focused heavily on world-class spin, pace, and batting firepower. The elite Australian leg-spinner is set to make his HBL PSL debut after being snapped up for 4.5 crores. The Caribbean powerhouse was secured for 2 crores to add top-order fireworks.
The franchise brought in seasoned pacer Mir Hamza (2.4 crore) and speedster Ihsanullah (1.05 crores) to complement their retained bowling attack.
Karachi Kings Final Roster for HBL PSL 11
Direct Signing: Moeen Ali (6.44 crore)
Retained: Hasan Ali (4.76 crore), Mohammad Abbas Afridi (3.08 crore), Khushdil Shah (3.36 crore), Saad Baig (60 lac).
Auction Picks – Overseas: David Warner (7.9 crore), Adam Zampa (4.5 crore), Johnson Charles (2 crore), Muhammad Waseem (1.1 crore), Khuzaima Bin Tanveer (90 lac)
Auction Picks – Local: Salman Ali Agha (5.85 crore), Azam Khan (3.25 crore), Mir Hamza (2.4 crore), Ihsanullah (1.05 crore), Shahid Aziz (92.5 lac), Hamza Sohail (62.5 lac), Aqib Ilyas (60 lac), Rizwanullah (60 lac)
The HBL PSL 11 season is scheduled to run from 26 March to 3 May.
