Foreign Players in Each Team's Squad for Pakistan Super League 2024

The 2024 season of the Pakistan Super League marks the ninth instalment of the league established by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) in 2015. In the upcoming season, six teams will compete in a double round-robin and playoff system. The matches are set to be held in four cities across Pakistan, spanning from February 17 to March 18, 2024.

The retentions for PSL 2024 were announced on December 7, 2023, and shortly thereafter, on December 13, the player draft for the upcoming season unfolded. 485 international players from 22 countries registered for the PSL Player Draft 2024 which took place at the National Cricket Academy in Lahore.

At the draft, teams can select up to three players each from Platinum, Diamond, and Gold categories, five players from Silver, two from Emerging, and two from Supplementary categories. Salary offered in each category - Platinum ($130,000-$170,000), Diamond ($60,000-$80,000), Gold ($40,000-$50,000), Silver ($15,000-$25,000), Emerging ($7,500) and Supplementary ($50,000).

Following the retentions, trades, and the draft process, the finalized player list for the 2024 PSL was out. Check out the squad of each team including the Detailed PSL Foreign Player List 2024 below. 

Karachi Kings Squad for PSL 2024

Coached by Phil Simmons and captained by Shan Masood, the Karachi Kings won their first PSL title in PSL 5 after defeating rivals Lahore Qalandars in the final. They will be looking for a second title this year. 

Lahore Qalandars Squad for PSL 2024

Captained by Shaheen Afridi and coached by Aaqib Javed, Lahore Qalandars occupied the bottom spot in the points table throughout the initial four seasons of the PSL before marking their first appearance in the final during the 2020 edition, and winning two consecutive titles in 2022 and 2023. They will be looking for a hat-trick of wins in PSL 2024. 

Islamabad United Squad for PSL 2024

Islamabad United, who will be led by Shadab Khan, won the inaugural PSL title in 2015, defeating Quetta Gladiators in the final. They won their second title in the third season, by defeating Peshawar Zalmi in the grand finale.  United is the joint-most successful franchise in PSL along with Lahore Qalandars. 

Multan Sultans Squad for PSL 2024

Multan Sultans, who became a part of the PSL in the league's third season, won their first title in 2021. In the upcoming season, they will be coached by Abdul Rahman and captained by Mohammad Rizwan. 

Peshawar Zalmi Squad for PSL 2024

With just one title win, which came way back in 2017, Peshawar Zalmi will hope to bring home a second trophy when PSL 2024 gets underway. They will be led by Babar Azam, and coached by Daren Sammy. 

Quetta Gladiators Squad for PSL 2024

Champions of PSL 2019, Quetta Gladiators have not been able to make it to the playoffs across the last four PSL seasons. The Sarfaraz Ahmed-led side will be looking to break the jinx in the forthcoming edition. 

FAQs

How many foreign players can play in PSL?

Each franchise is required to have a minimum of four Pakistani and four foreign players, constituting squads with a roster size ranging from 16 to 20 players.

How many foreign players can play in PSL match?

Each team must field a minimum of three overseas players and a maximum of four in the playing XI.

When is PSL 2024?

PSL 2024 is tentatively scheduled to be played from February 17 to March 18, 2024.