List of players available for PSL auction after getting unsold in IPL 2026 auction
Complete list of players available for PSL 2026 auction after going unsold in IPL 2026, including retention options and top overseas stars.
The IPL 2026 mini-auction, held on December 16, 2025, saw several prominent overseas players go unsold due to limited slots and franchise strategies. With the Pakistan Super League expanding to eight teams in 2026, these players now form a strong overseas pool for the PSL 11 draft, scheduled for January 13, 2026.
Apart from unsold IPL players, PSL franchises also have the option to retain foreign players from previous seasons, making squad planning even more crucial ahead of the new expanded format.
Players available for retention in PSL 2026
Below is the list of overseas players who are eligible for retention by their respective PSL franchises.
| Franchise | Players eligible for retention |
|---|---|
| Lahore Qalandars | Sikandar Raza, Daryl Mitchell, Thisara Perera, Tom Curran, Sam Billings, David Wiese |
| Karachi Kings | David Warner, Mohammad Nabi, James Vince |
| Peshawar Zalmi | Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Alzarri Joseph, Najibullah Zadran, Bryant |
| Islamabad United | Colin Munro, Riley Meredith, Andries Gous, Rassie van der Dussen |
| Multan Sultans | Michael Bracewell, Shai Hope, David Willey, Josh Little, Johnson Charles, Gudakesh Motie |
| Quetta Gladiators | Kusal Mendis, Rilee Rossouw, Mark Chapman |
Players unsold in IPL 2026 and available for PSL 11
These players went unsold in the IPL 2026 auction and are expected to be available for the PSL draft.
| Player | Country | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Jake Fraser-McGurk | Australia | Opener |
| Devon Conway | New Zealand | Top-order batter |
| Gus Atkinson | England | Fast bowler |
| Jonny Bairstow | England | WK-batter |
| Jamie Smith | England | WK-batter |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | Afghanistan | WK-batter |
| Gerald Coetzee | South Africa | Fast bowler |
| Spencer Johnson | Australia | Left-arm pacer |
| Maheesh Theekshana | Sri Lanka | Spinner |
| Mujeeb Ur Rahman | Afghanistan | Spinner |
| Sean Abbott | Australia | Pace all-rounder |
| Michael Bracewell | New Zealand | All-rounder |
| Daryl Mitchell | New Zealand | All-rounder |
| Wiaan Mulder | South Africa | All-rounder |
| Taskin Ahmed | Bangladesh | Fast bowler |
| Richard Gleeson | England | Fast bowler |
| Dan Lawrence | England | Batting all-rounder |
| Riley Meredith | Australia | Fast bowler |
| Jhye Richardson | Australia | Fast bowler |
| Fazalhaq Farooqi | Afghanistan | Left-arm pacer |
| Steve Smith | Australia | Batter |
| Tom Curran | England | All-rounder |
| William O’Rourke | New Zealand | Fast bowler |
| Naveen-ul-Haq | Afghanistan | Fast bowler |
| Ashton Agar | Australia | Spin all-rounder |
| Tymal Mills | England | Left-arm pacer |
| Tabraiz Shamsi | South Africa | Spinner |
| Will Sutherland | Australia | All-rounder |
ALSO SEE: Check list of sold players from Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction
Other overseas stars available for PSL 2026
These players either opted out of the IPL auction or were not registered, making them available for PSL 11.
| Player | Country | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Glenn Maxwell | Australia | Batting all-rounder |
| Ben Stokes | England | All-rounder |
| Harry Brook | England | Batter |
| Mark Wood | England | Fast bowler |
| Adam Zampa | Australia | Leg-spinner |
| Adil Rashid | England | Leg-spinner |
| Faf du Plessis | South Africa | Top-order batter |
| David Warner | Australia | Opener |
| Moeen Ali | England | Spin all-rounder |
| Kane Williamson | New Zealand | Top-order batter |
Why these players matter for PSL 2026
For PSL franchises, unsold IPL players often provide excellent value. Many of them bring vast international experience, adaptability to subcontinental conditions, and a strong desire for consistent game time. Players like Devon Conway, Bairstow, Coetzee and Fraser-McGurk could easily become marquee picks in the PSL draft. The expansion to eight teams further increases demand for quality overseas talent, making this group particularly important for squad-building.
Franchises will confirm their retained players before the draft, after which the final overseas pool will be released by the PCB. The PSL 2026 draft, scheduled for January 13, is expected to attract significant attention given the number of high-profile names available. With many international stars free from IPL commitments, PSL 11 is shaping up to be one of the most competitive editions in the league’s history.
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