The newly formed Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen have officially revealed their retained players and direct signing ahead of Pakistan Super League Season 11 (2026).
With a strong core already secured, the franchise used the auction phase to complete its squad while managing the remaining purse strategically.
Hyderabad Kingsmen Retained Players – PSL 2026
Before entering the auction, the franchise confirmed its key retentions.
| Player | Price (PKR) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Saim Ayub | 12.6 Crore | Retained |
| Usman Khan | 4.62 Crore | Retained |
| Akif Javed | 1.96 Crore | Retained |
| Maaz Sadaqat | 3.5 Crore | Retained |
Saim Ayub stands out as the most expensive retained player, signaling the franchise’s intent to build the batting unit around him.
Direct Signing
| Player | Price (PKR) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Marnus Labuschagne | 5.88 Crore | Direct Pick |
Australian batter Marnus Labuschagne joins as a direct signing, adding international experience to the top order.
Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen Full Squad – PSL 11
After retentions and direct pick, the remaining players were finalized in the auction.
🔹 Complete Players List With Price
| Player Name | Price (PKR) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Ali | 2.15 Crore | Auction |
| Kusal Perera | 3.1 Crore | Auction |
| Hassan Khan | 1.85 Crore | Auction |
| Ottneil Baartman | 1.1 Crore | Auction |
| Hamad Azam | 0.6 Crore | Auction |
| Irfan Khan Niazi | 2.9 Crore | Auction |
| Riley Meredith | 4.2 Crore | Auction |
| Sharjeel Khan | 0.6 Crore | Auction |
| Asif Mahmood | 0.6 Crore | Auction |
| Hunain Shah | 0.6 Crore | Auction |
| Rizwan Mehmood | 0.6 Crore | Auction |
| Saad Ali | 0.6 Crore | Auction |
| Tayyab Arif | 0.6 Crore | Auction |
Squad Overview – Strength & Combination
🔹 Batting Core
- Saim Ayub
- Usman Khan
- Marnus Labuschagne
- Kusal Perera
- Sharjeel Khan
🔹 Bowling Options
- Riley Meredith
- Ottneil Baartman
- Mohammad Ali
- Akif Javed
- Hassan Khan
The franchise appears to have focused on aggressive batting depth supported by pace-heavy bowling options.
Final Analysis
The Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen squad 2026 reflects a balanced combination of youth and international experience. With strong retentions and calculated auction picks, the team looks prepared to compete effectively in PSL 11.
Further updates regarding captaincy and final playing combinations are expected before the tournament begins.
