In a remarkable move before the auction for the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11, the young star, Saim Ayub has officially recorded the highest bid in the history of the league as a Pakistani player.
The trendy left-handed batster and No.1 in T20I all-rounder Hyderabad has been acquired by the new franchise at a staggering Rs. 12.6 Crore. This huge valuation is more than what superstars like Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi and Shadab Khan are making in the contracts.
Saim Ayub Surpasses Babar and Shaheen
Saim has made incredible progress to the top of the financial charts. He was released after playing for Peshawar Zalmi, with whom he was formerly a part but the franchise chose to retain Babar Azam in the Platinum category. Nevertheless, his present status of being the No. 1 T20I all-rounder in the world, made him the most demanded local talent.
Although the overall top priciest signing is the Australian Steve Smith (Rs. 14 Crore by Sialkot Stallionz), Saim Ayub is the sole highest-paid Pakistani player.
Top 6 Most Expensive Signings in PSL 11
Here is how Saim Ayub compares to other top retentions and signings for the upcoming season:
| Player | Price | Team |
| Steve Smith | Rs. 14 Crore | Sialkot Stallionz |
| Saim Ayub | Rs. 12.6 Crore | Hyderabad |
| Babar Azam | Rs. 7 Crore | Peshawar Zalmi |
| Shaheen Afridi | Rs. 7 Crore | Lahore Qalandars |
| Shadab Khan | Rs. 7 Crore | Islamabad United |
| Abrar Ahmed | Rs. 7 Crore | Quetta Gladiators |
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