Peshawar Zalmi PSL 2026 Retained Players List
The Peshawar Zalmi Retained Players list for the 2026 season has been officially announced today, February 3, 2026. Star batter Babar Azam remains the cornerstone of the franchise, being retained in the Platinum category. This confirmation ensures the Peshawar Zalmi keeps its captain and world class opener for the PSL 2026.
With the historic player auction scheduled for February 11, Peshawar Zalmi has locked in four key local players to build their squad. These retentions focus on a mix of legendary experience and young talent, ensuring the team is ready to fight for the trophy when the league begins on March 26, 2026.
Peshawar Zalmi Retained Players
Peshawar Zalmi has finalized their four retentions across the major local categories to maintain a strong core. These players have been chosen based on their outstanding performances and their importance to the team’s long-term strategy.
| Category | Player Name | Role |
| Platinum | Babar Azam | Batter (Captain) |
| Diamond | Sufiyan Muqeem | Bowler (Spinner) |
| Gold | Abdul Samad | All-Rounder |
| Emerging | Maaz Sadaqat | All-Rounder |
By keeping Babar Azam in the Platinum slot, Zalmi has secured the most consistent run scorer in PSL history. Sufiyan Muqeem has been promoted to the Diamond category after his impressive bowling spells, while Abdul Samad and Maaz Sadaqat represent the exciting future of the franchise in the Gold and Emerging categories.
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FAQ’s
Babar Azam is the official Platinum category retention for Peshawar Zalmi for the upcoming season.
The team management officially released the list today, February 3, 2026, ahead of the auction.
Young spin sensation Sufiyan Muqeem has been retained and promoted to the Diamond category.
According to the new auction rules, the team has retained a total of four local players.
Since he was not part of the four retentions, Saim Ayub will now enter the PSL 2026 auction pool.
