The Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 has marked a significant shift in its player acquisition strategy by conducting its first-ever player auction, replacing the traditional draft system. This auction, held at the Expo Centre Lahore, saw eight franchises, including new teams Sialkot Stallionz and Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen, engage in intense bidding wars for top local and international cricket talent. The auction was notable for its record-breaking bids, with Saim Ayub being retained by Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen for a staggering Rs126 million, making him the most expensive player. Naseem Shah was the highest-bid bowler, sold to Rawalpindi for Rs86.5 million, as reported by Business Recorder. The auction's competitive nature was highlighted by the acquisition of Faheem Ashraf by Islamabad United for Rs85 million, after starting at a base price of Rs42 million (Dawn).
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The PSL 2026's first player auction saw record bids, with Saim Ayub at Rs126M. New teams and intense bidding reshaped strategies, boosting interest for the March-May season.
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