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PSL 11 Auction: Karachi Kings Secure T20 Captain Salman Ali Agha

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Karachi Kings have added Pakistan T20 captain Salman Ali Agha to their squad for Rs5.85 crore during the ongoing 2026 Pakistan Super League 11 player auction.

Salman Ali Agha became a major target for franchises due to his versatility in the middle order and his ability to contribute effectively with off-spin when matches demand balance.

Known for anchoring innings while maintaining a healthy strike rate, he offers Karachi Kings a dependable batting option who can also deliver crucial overs under pressure in T20 contests.

Currently, Agha is leading Pakistan in the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2026 held in Sri Lanka and India, demonstrating leadership and performance at the international level in the tournament.

Karachi Kings are expected to slot him into a stabilizing role in the middle order, combining experience with multi-dimensional skills under PSL 11’s new auction-based team formation rules.

This signing continues a busy auction where franchises invested heavily in proven players, as Sialkot Stallionz secured Sahibzada Farhan for Rs5.7 crore, Rawalpindi acquired pace ace Naseem Shah for Rs8.65 crore.

Meanwhile, Lahore Qalandars signed Haris Rauf for Rs7.6 crore following his standout Big Bash League 15 season, where he finished among the leading wicket-takers and reinforced his reputation as a top T20 bowler.