Ahead of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 11 players’ auction, a list of proposed new categories for local players has surfaced, revealing several major upgrades and downgrades across franchises.
According to sources, multiple high-profile Pakistani cricketers are expected to see category changes, reflecting recent performances and team strategies ahead of the new season.
Islamabad United: Key Players Retained in Platinum
For Islamabad United, Shadab Khan, Imad Wasim, and Naseem Shah are likely to be retained in the Platinum category.
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Sahibzada Farhan has moved to the Gold category
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Salman Ali Agha and Mohammad Nawaz have been upgraded from Diamond to Platinum
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Azam Khan has been downgraded from Diamond to Gold
Karachi Kings: Promotions and Demotions
For Karachi Kings:
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Hasan Ali has been promoted from Diamond to Platinum
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Abbas Afridi has moved down from Platinum to Diamond
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Shan Masood remains in the Diamond category
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Khushdil Shah and Aamir Jamal have shifted from Diamond to Gold
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Arafat Minhas has been moved from Gold to Silver
Lahore Qalandars: Core Players Remain Untouched
Lahore Qalandars have retained their core players:
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Shaheen Shah Afridi
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Fakhar Zaman
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Haris Rauf
All three remain in the Platinum category.
Other changes include:
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Salman Mirza promoted from Gold to Diamond
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Mohammad Naeem moved from Emerging to Silver
Peshawar Zalmi: Star Duo Stays Platinum
For Peshawar Zalmi:
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Babar Azam and Saim Ayub remain in the Platinum category
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Mohammad Haris and Mohammad Ali have been moved from Diamond to Gold
Multan Sultans: Leadership Retained
For Multan Sultans:
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Mohammad Rizwan continues in the Platinum category
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Usama Mir and Iftikhar Ahmed have moved from Platinum to Diamond
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Mohammad Hasnain has been downgraded from Diamond to Gold
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Aakif Javed has been promoted from Silver to Gold
Quetta Gladiators: Major Boosts
For Quetta Gladiators:
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Faheem Ashraf and Mohammad Amir remain in Platinum
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Abrar Ahmed has been promoted from Diamond to Platinum
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Wasim Jr has moved from Gold to Diamond
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Usman Tariq has been promoted from Silver to Diamond
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Khuwaja Nafay (Silver) and Hasan Nawaz (Emerging) have been upgraded to Gold
PSL 11 Auction Anticipation Builds
These proposed category changes are expected to significantly influence team strategies ahead of the PSL 11 auction. Final confirmations will be made by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) in the coming days.
PSL 11 is shaping up to be one of the most competitive editions yet, with franchises closely monitoring player valuations and retention options.
