Former champions Quetta Gladiators have announced their captain and coaching staff ahead of the 2026 Pakistan Super League (PSL 11), which is scheduled to run from March 26 to May 3.
Saud Shakeel has been appointed as captain, while former Pakistan wicketkeeper Moin Khan will serve as head coach. Former Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed has been named team director.
The coaching staff also includes Iqbal Imam as assistant coach and former Pakistan fast bowler Wahab Riaz as bowling coach. Azam Khan has been appointed team manager.
Meanwhile, the Quetta Gladiators have signed West Indies pacer Alzarri Joseph as a direct replacement for Australian fast bowler Spencer Johnson. The franchise confirmed the change through its official social media channels on Sunday, citing Johnson’s unavailability due to personal reasons.
The 11th edition of the tournament will run for 39 days and feature eight teams. In addition to the six original franchises, two new teams, Pindiz and Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen, have been added to the competition.
A total of 44 matches will be played. Defending champions Lahore Qalandars will open the tournament against Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen at their home venue on March 26.
Each team will play 10 group-stage matches, with the top four sides advancing to the playoffs. The final is scheduled to take place at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on May 3, with May 4 reserved as a contingency day.
The tournament will include six double-headers, three of which will be held at Gaddafi Stadium.
Matches will be played across six venues. Faisalabad and Peshawar will host PSL games for the first time, alongside Karachi, Lahore, Multan, and Rawalpindi.
Gaddafi Stadium will host the most matches (15), followed by Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium (11), Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad (seven), National Bank Stadium in Karachi (six), and Multan Cricket Stadium (four).
Peshawar’s Imran Khan Cricket Stadium will host one match between Peshawar Zalmi and Pindiz on March 28.
