Lahore Qalandars PSL 2026 Retained Players List
The Lahore Qalandars Retained Players list for PSL 2026 has been officially announced today, February 3, 2026. This announcement comes just before the historic player auction scheduled for February 11. Shaheen Shah Afridi leads the retention list as the Platinum category pick, ensuring the star pacer stays with the Qalandars for the PSL 11.
Each team was allowed to keep a maximum of four local players, with only one player permitted per category (Platinum, Diamond, Gold, and Silver). The Qalandars have chosen to keep a strong core of talent to build around during the upcoming auction. Any players not on this list will now be available for other teams to bid on.
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Lahore Qalandars Retained Players
The Lahore Qalandars have finalized their four retentions across the different price brackets. These players represent the heart of the team and will be the foundation for the squad in the 2026 season.
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| Category | Player Name |
| Platinum | Shaheen Shah Afridi |
| Diamond | Salman Mirza |
| Gold | Zaman Khan |
| Silver | Muhammad Naeem |
By retaining Shaheen Afridi in the Platinum category, the Qalandars have secured their captain and premier strike bowler. Salman Mirza moves into the Diamond slot after being promoted, while the death overs specialist Zaman Khan remains a key part of the bowling attack in the Gold category. Muhammad Naeem, who was promoted from the Emerging list, completes the retention list in the Silver category.
FAQ’s
Shaheen Shah Afridi has been retained as the Platinum category player for the upcoming season.
The list was officially made public today, February 3, 2026, following the PCB’s deadline.
Salman Mirza has been promoted and retained in the Diamond category for PSL 11.
