Peshawar Zalmi has made significant strategic moves ahead of the 11th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), as reported by ProPakistani and Business Recorder. On February 10, 2026, Peshawar Zalmi announced the signing of Australian all-rounder Aaron Hardie as a replacement for Afghanistan's Rahmanullah Gurbaz. Hardie, who is 27 years old, has a strong track record in T20 cricket, having scored 1,499 runs and taken 38 wickets in 73 appearances for the Perth Scorchers in the Big Bash League (BBL). His addition is expected to bring "balance, power, and versatility" to the team, according to the franchise's official statement on social media. Gurbaz, who had initially signed with Zalmi on February 5, withdrew from the tournament due to scheduling conflicts and a focus on his foundation work in Afghanistan, as he explained in a video message in Pashto.