The team under consideration, Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen, is formed to play in PSL 2026 with the combination of experienced and local players, international super stars, and young talents. The management has also been keen on producing a well balanced team capable of performing in all match situations besides giving young players the chance to develop and realise their potential.
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Hyderabad Team Full Squad:
| Name of the player | Type of category | Type of signing | Price (PKR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saim Ayub | Platinum | Retention | 12.60 crore |
| Usman Khan | Diamond | Retention | 4.62 crore |
| Akif Javed | Gold | Retention | 1.96 crore |
| Maaz Sadaqat | Emerging | Retention | 3.5 crore |
| Marnus Labuschagne | Direct Signing | Direct Signing | 5.88 crore |
| Mohammad Ali | Auction | Auction | 2.15 crore |
| Kusal Perera | Auction | Auction | 3.10 crore |
| Irfan Khan Niazi | Auction | Auction | 2.90 crore |
| Hassan Khan | Auction | Auction | 1.85 crore |
| Shayan Jahangir | Auction | Auction | 0.60 crore |
| Ottneil Baartman | Auction | Auction | 1.10 crore |
| Hammad Azam | Auction | Auction | 0.60 crore |
| Riley Meredith | Auction | Auction | 4.20 crore |
| Sharjeel Khan | Auction | Auction | 0.60 crore |
| Asif Mehmood | Auction | Auction | 0.60 crore |
| Hunain Shah | Auction | Auction | 0.60 crore |
| Rizwan Mehmood | Auction | Auction | 0.60 crore |
| Saad Ali | Auction | Auction | 0.60 crore |
| Mohammad Tayyab Arif | Auction | Auction | 0.60 crore |
Team Insights:
The Platinum and Diamond players like Saim Ayub and Usman Khan who possess experience represent the played core that provides a sense of leadership and consistency. Gold and Emerging players, like Akif Javed and Maaz Sadaqat, bring with them the fresh energy and promise. The inclusion of a Direct Signing like Marnus Labuschagne and auction players like Mohammad Ali, Kusal Perera, Riley Meredith, makes it diversified in terms of batting, bowling as well as All Round.
Outlook:
The Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen 2026 team is well balanced including experienced players, international stars as well as emerging talent. Key strengths include:
- A strong stable of experienced players who give leadership and stability.
- Professional bowlers and all-rounders who can adjust to different conditions of matches.
- The possibility of new entrants to have an impact and experience.
Competing with other teams full of super stars, Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen have the depth, balance and variety to again compete effectively in PSL 2026 and provide the fans with exciting games and performances.