Islamabad United Retained Players With Price for PSL 2026
Islamabad United Announce Player Retentions for PSL 2026. On the final day of player retentions for PSL 11, Islamabad United have officially revealed the names of their retained players.
PSL fans had been eagerly waiting for this announcement, and Islamabad United have finally delivered positive news by confirming key retentions ahead of the new season.
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IU Retained Player for PSL 11
Under the PSL 2026 retention rules, each franchise was allowed to retain a maximum of four players, with only one player from each category. As one of the most successful franchises in PSL history, Islamabad United faced tough competition and difficult decisions while finalizing their list.
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After careful consideration, Islamabad United have announced three confirmed retentions so far.
| Category | Player Name | Price PKR |
|---|---|---|
| Platinum | Shadab Khan | 7 Crore |
| Gold | Salman Irshad | 1.2 Crore |
| Silver | Andries Gous | 1.4 Crore |
Platinum Category
Shadab Khan has been retained in the Platinum category. A long-serving member of Islamabad United, Shadab Khan has captained the franchise on multiple occasions and remains one of their most influential players.
His recent comeback performances, particularly in T20 cricket and the Australia series, highlight his return to form. With his all-round ability in both batting and bowling, along with an impressive PSL record, Shadab fully deserves his place in the Platinum category.
Gold Category
Salman Irshad has been retained in the Gold category. Known as one of the fastest bowlers in the PSL, regularly clocking speeds around 150 km/h, Salman Irshad has been a consistent wicket-taking option. His pace and aggression will once again strengthen Islamabad United’s bowling attack in PSL 2026.
Silver Category Retention
The third retention announced by Islamabad United is Andries Gous, who represents the United States national team. Gous has previously played for Islamabad United and brings maturity and stability to the batting lineup. His experience and composed batting style are expected to add depth and balance to the team’s middle order.
Conclusion
At this stage, Islamabad United have retained three players, while they still have the option to announce a fourth retention, potentially from the Emerging or Diamond category. Alternatively, the franchise may choose not to retain a fourth player and instead complete the remainder of their squad through the PSL auction.
Islamabad United’s final decision regarding their fourth retention is expected to be revealed soon.
