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Sialkot Stallionz Unveiled as PSL’s Newest Franchise Ahead of 2026 Season

The revival taps Sialkot’s storied T20 identity under a revamped PSL roster system.

Overview

  • Kamil Khan revealed the Sialkot Stallionz name and logo through a 3D video on X, ending weeks of speculation.
  • OZ Developers, owned by Hamza Majeed, secured the Sialkot franchise for Rs 1.85 billion at the January 8 auction after bidding among eight qualified parties, while FKS Group earlier won the other expansion slot for Rs 1.75 billion.
  • PSL 11 is scheduled for March 26 to May 3, 2026, with the competition expanding to eight teams and Faisalabad added as a venue.
  • The Pakistan Cricket Board confirmed a player auction for the first time in league history, replacing the draft and capping retentions at four players, limited to one per category.
  • The new brand draws on the legacy of the original Sialkot Stallions, who won six National T20 Cup titles and recorded a 25-match unbeaten streak.