Three-time champions Islamabad United announced a new addition to their squad on Friday ahead of the historic 11th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), which is scheduled to run from March 26 to May 3.
The franchise confirmed the signing of top-order batter Mohammad Faiq through its official social media accounts.
M. Faiq joins Islamabad United. Welcome back, #Sheru#OnceASheruAlwaysASheru pic.twitter.com/8usXOM158a
— Islamabad United (@IsbUnited) March 6, 2026
Faiq brings solid experience in domestic T20 cricket. He has scored 443 runs in 12 matches at an impressive average of 63.28 and a strike rate of 189.31. His performances include two half-centuries and two centuries.
The right-handed batter was previously part of Islamabad United’s squad but did not play any matches. He is now set to make his debut in the upcoming PSL season.
Earlier, the franchise strengthened its squad during the highly anticipated player auction held at the Expo Centre on February 11.
The auction was the first of its kind in PSL history, replacing the traditional player draft that had been used during the first 10 editions of the league since its launch in 2016.
Islamabad United began the auction by securing all-rounder Faheem Ashraf for Rs. 85 million after an intense bidding war.
The team also added Mark Chapman, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, and Max Bryant to the squad, while retaining Imad Wasim, Richard Gleeson, and Haider Ali to strengthen both their pace options and middle-order depth.
Meanwhile, the franchise made one change to its lineup by replacing West Indies pacer Shamar Joseph with Zimbabwe fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani.
Several key players were also retained. Captain Shadab Khan was retained in the platinum category, while pacer Salman Irshad and USA wicketkeeper-batter Andries Gous were retained in the gold and silver categories, respectively.
New Zealand batter Devon Conway was also signed directly by the franchise for Rs. 63 million.
The 11th edition of the PSL will begin on March 26, with the opening match scheduled between defending champions Lahore Qalandars and debutants Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen at Gaddafi Stadium.
