With the official start of the 2026 Pakistan Super League (PSL 11) scheduled for March 26 in Lahore, the leadership groups for all the franchises are now confirmed. This season promises an interesting combination of veteran Pakistani players and other renowned overseas players taking up the captain’s role for the eight franchises in the PSL.
Official PSL 11 Captains List
| PSL Franchise | Confirmed Captain |
| Islamabad United | Shadab Khan |
| Lahore Qalandars | Shaheen Afridi |
| Karachi Kings | David Warner |
| Peshawar Zalmi | Babar Azam |
| Quetta Gladiators | Saud Shakeel |
| Multan Sultans | Ashton Turner |
| Pindiz (New) | Muhammad Rizwan |
| Hyderabad Kingsmen | Marnus Labuschagne |
🏏 PSL 2026 Captains Announced
— Sana® (@Sana_BabarArmy) March 12, 2026
The leadership line-up for Pakistan Super League 2026 is set! Eight teams, eight captains ready to lead their sides into battle for the trophy.
• Multan Sultans — Mohammad Rizwan
• Peshawar Zalmi — Babar Azam
• Sialkot Stallions — Saim Ayub
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Leadership for the New PSL Franchises
| New Franchise | Appointed Captain | Player Category |
| Pindiz | Muhammad Rizwan | Local (Pakistan) |
| Hyderabad Kingsmen | Marnus Labuschagne | Overseas (Australia) |
International Captains in PSL 2026
A significant change for the PSL this season is that three out of the eight franchises have chosen an overseas player as captain for the team.
David Warner has been appointed captain for the Karachi Kings.
Ashton Turner has been given the captain’s role for the Multan Sultans.
Marnus Labuschagne has been appointed captain for the newly formed Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen.
Who is the captain of Karachi Kings in PSL 11?
Australian star David Warner has been appointed as the captain of the Karachi Kings for the 2026 season.
Who is leading the new PSL team, Pindiz?
Pakistan’s star wicketkeeper-batter Muhammad Rizwan is the captain of the newly formed Pindiz franchise.
Who are the overseas captains in PSL 11?
There are three overseas captains this season: David Warner (Karachi Kings), Ashton Turner (Multan Sultans), and Marnus Labuschagne (Hyderabad Kingsmen).
Is Babar Azam captaining in PSL 2026?
Yes, Babar Azam will continue to captain Peshawar Zalmi for PSL 11.
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