Islamabad United secure Faheem for Rs85m as first-ever PSL Player Auction underway

2026-02-11 - 09:26

LAHORE – The first-ever PSL Player Auction is being held at the Expo Centre in Lahore with all eight franchises vying to fill their team rosters with exciting local and foreign players. In the registration window, more than 800 players registered their interest for the historic PSL Player Auction. In an exciting and high-stakes auction, Islamabad United made a bold move by securing all-rounder Faheem Ashraf for a staggering Rs85 million , making him the most expensive player of the round. Despite this, former captain Imad Wasim found no buyers, leaving him out of the competition. A historic first!@iFaheemAshraf has been sold to @IsbUnited for PKR 8.5 crore 👏 📺 Watch LIVE ➡️ https://t.co/g5y3jesQAw#HBLPSL | #NewEra pic.twitter.com/bvFo994z8k — PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) February 11, 2026 Meanwhile, former Australian cricketer David Warner was picked up by Karachi Kings for Rs79 million, adding a big name to their squad. Quetta Gladiators also made a significant move by acquiring Rilee Rossouw for Rs55.5 million, strengthening their batting lineup. Other notable moves included Lahore Qalandars snapping up Haris Rauf for Rs76 million, while Rawalpindi secured pace sensation Naseem Shah for Rs86.5 million. However, the auction also saw some players like Hussain Talat, Saud Shakeel, and Ihsanullah left unsold, raising questions about their future in the league. This is a developing story...