Quetta Gladiators

Quetta Gladiators Squad

Quetta Gladiators, the “Purple Force,” entered the PSL 11 (2026) auction with a strategy to blend reliable veterans with some of Pakistan’s most exciting young spin and pace talent. They made a massive statement by bringing back Rilee Rossouw and winning a high-stakes bidding war for Khawaja Nafay.
Here is the complete Quetta Gladiators squad for 2026:

Quetta Gladiators Team Squad for PSL 11 (2026)

Retained Players & Direct Signings

Quetta chose to anchor their squad with a unique spin-heavy retention list and a high-velocity Australian pacer.

  • Abrar Ahmed (Retained – Platinum)

  • Usman Tariq (Retained – Diamond)

  • Hassan Nawaz (Retained – Gold)

  • Shamyl Hussain (Retained – Emerging)

  • Spencer Johnson (Direct Overseas Signing – Australia)

Players Bought in the Auction

The Gladiators were highly active in the auction, particularly investing in middle-order stability and versatile bowling options.

Squad Highlights

  • The Return of the King: Rilee Rossouw returns for his 10th PSL season and 6th with Quetta. He remains the league’s leading overseas run-scorer and a vital anchor for their batting.

  • Spin Dominance: With Abrar Ahmed, Usman Tariq, and the young “mystery” spinner Faisal Akram, Quetta has arguably the most difficult spin department to read in the tournament.

  • Pace and Power: The signing of Spencer Johnson (Direct) and Tom Curran provides the squad with high-end pace and death-bowling variety.

  • Management: In a major shift, Sarfaraz Ahmed has moved into the role of Head Coach, while Saud Shakeel continues as the captain.