Steve Smith PSL 2026 Price: Steve Smith has become the most expensive player in Pakistan Super League history. He will play for the Sialkot Stallions in PSL 11.
PSL 2026: Steve Smith becomes the most expensive cricketer in PSL history
Steve Smith has become the most expensive player in the history of the Pakistan Super League. Before the start of PSL 11, Sialkot Stallions signed him for 140 million Pakistani rupees. Smith is currently part of the Australian team for the 2026 T20 World Cup and will replace Mitchell Marsh. Marsh is out of the tournament due to injury. Sialkot Stallions will pay Smith US$500,000 for the next season.
When will the PSL start?
PSL 11 begins on March 26, with the final match on May 3. The number of teams for the eleventh season has been increased from six to eight. The Pakistan Cricket Board held an auction for two new teams. The Sialkot Stallions were formed as a result of that auction.
The draft process in the PSL was abolished, and the auction took place for the first time in 2026. The PSL 11 auction took place on February 11. Well-known players like David Warner, Daryl Mitchell, Devon Conway, and Marnus Labuschagne were selected in the auction.
Who was the most expensive Pakistani player?
Fast bowler Naseem Shah was the most expensive Pakistani player in the auction, bought by Islamabad United for ₹86.5 million (86.5 million rupees). Islamabad United also acquired all-rounder Faheem Ashraf, who received ₹85 million (85 million rupees).
How much did Babar Azam get?
Babar Azam was retained by Peshawar Zalmi for ₹70 million (70 million rupees) for the PSL. The most expensive player retained was Saim Ayub, who was retained by Peshawar Zalmi for ₹125 million (125 million rupees). It is worth noting that all eight teams added a total of 103 players to their squads in the auction. The PSL usually takes place before the Indian Premier League, but this time the Indian and Pakistani leagues will clash.
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