The newly added Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise, Hyderabad, has announced its player retentions and direct signings ahead of the PSL 11 auction, marking a significant step as they prepare for their debut season. According to TechJuice, the franchise has retained Saim Ayub, Usman Khan, Maaz Sadaqat, and Akif Javed, with Saim Ayub being the most expensive Pakistani player this season, signed for PKR 126 million in the Platinum category. ProPakistani highlights that Usman Khan was signed for PKR 46.2 million in the Diamond category, Maaz Sadaqat for PKR 35 million in the Emerging Player category, and Akif Javed for PKR 19.6 million in the Gold category. These strategic signings are aimed at building a competitive squad, as the team gears up for the player auction scheduled for February 11, 2026.
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Hyderabad PSL 11 Retention and Direct Signing Announcements

Hyderabad PSL team retains key players and signs Marnus Labuschagne for debut season, sparking optimism and excitement for PSL 11. The team aims to build a competitive squad for the 2026 auction.
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