Sialkot Stallionz PSL Team 8
Sialkot Stallionz Squad
The Sialkot Stallionz is the most expensive franchise in PSL history, purchased for approximately PKR 1.85 Billion by OZ Developers. For their debut season in PSL 11 (2026), they have built a squad with a heavy Australian influence, led by a blockbuster marquee signing.
The Star Attraction
Steve Smith: The legendary Australian batter was signed directly for a record PKR 14 Crore. He is the face of the franchise.
Sialkot Stallionz Full Squad
The Stallionz focused on a mix of experienced T20 specialists and rising local talent.
| Player | Role | Status/Price (PKR) |
| Steve Smith | Batter | Direct Signing (14 Cr) |
| Mohammad Nawaz | All-rounder | Retained (6.16 Cr) |
| Sahibzada Farhan | Batter | Auction (5.70 Cr) |
| Ashton Turner | Batter (AUS) | Auction (4.20 Cr) |
| Salman Mirza | Bowler | Retained (3.92 Cr) |
| Peter Siddle | Fast Bowler (AUS) | Auction (2.50 Cr) |
| Josh Philippe | Wicket-keeper (AUS) | Auction (2.30 Cr) |
| Ahmed Daniyal | Bowler | Retained (2.24 Cr) |
| Tabraiz Shamsi | Spinner (SA) | Auction (2.20 Cr) |
| Momin Qamar | Spinner | Auction (1.075 Cr) |
| Saad Masood | All-rounder | Retained (84 Lakh) |
| Shan Masood | Batter | Auction (65 Lakh) |
| Jahanzaib Sultan | Batter | Auction (60 Lakh) |
| Lachlan Shaw | Wicket-keeper (AUS) | Auction (60 Lakh) |
| Delano Potgieter | All-rounder (SA) | Auction (60 Lakh) |
| Awais Zafar | Emerging | Auction (60 Lakh) |
Coaching & Management
Head Coach: Tim Paine (Former Australian Captain)
Bowling Coach: Sohail Tanvir (Former Pakistan Pacer)
Owner: OZ Developers (with 75% shares recently sold to Alpha Sports, an Australian-based company).
Key Highlights
Home Ground: While named after Sialkot, the team is expected to play its home matches at the Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad due to the current condition of Sialkot’s stadium.
Australian Core: Between Steve Smith, Tim Paine (coach), Peter Siddle, and Ashton Turner, the team has a distinct “Aussie” tactical approach.
The “Z” Branding: The name is intentionally spelled Stallionz (with a Z) to differentiate the brand while paying homage to the historic Sialkot Stallions domestic team.
🏆 PSL Team 8 Owner (PSL Season 11 – 2026)
✅ Owner: Oz Developers — a corporate group owned by Mr. Hamza Majeed
âś…Â Winning Bid:Â PKR 1.85 billion
✅ Franchise City: Sialkot (officially confirmed)
This means Oz Developers secured the eighth franchise in the PSL expansion auction, making them the official owners of PSL Team 8 for the league’s historic eight-team format.
đź“Ś Quick Facts
- Team Name (Tentative):Â Sialkot (final branding to be announced)
- Owner / Group:Â Oz Developers (Hamza Majeed)
- Auction Date: January 8, 2026 — part of the PSL expansion auction in Islamabad
- Context: This expansion marks the PSL’s move from six to eight teams for the 2026 season, reflecting strong investor interest and growth in Pakistan’s premier T20 league.
The expansion of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) has reached a historic milestone with the introduction of PSL Team 8, adding new energy, investment, and competition to Pakistan’s premier T20 tournament. One of the most talked-about aspects of this expansion is the ownership of PSL Team 8, which reflects the growing commercial strength and global appeal of the league.