Under the skilled captaincy of Babar Azam, Peshawar Zalmi has carefully assembled a dynamic squad geared up for the upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 9. Babar Azam, a talented leader, anchors the team’s Platinum category alongside West Indies’ powerhouse Rovman Powell and Afghan spinner Noor Ahmed, forming a formidable trio.

In the Diamond category, the team showcases emerging opener Saim Ayub, the explosive Tom Kohler-Cadmore, and the hard-hitting Asif Ali, providing a balanced mix of youth and experience. Moving on to the Gold picks, Peshawar Zalmi has secured the promising wicket-keeper batter Mohammad Haris, pacer Amer Jamal, and the talents of Afghanistan’s Naveen-ul-Haq, bolstering their squad with varied skills.

The Silver category introduces a group of diverse players, including Khurram Shehzad, English southpaw Daniel Mousley, Umair Afridi, Arif Yaqoob, and pacer Salman Irshad. This blend adds depth and versatility to the team’s composition.

Recognizing and fostering emerging talent, talented batter Haseebullah Khan and U-19 sensation Mohammad Zeeshan make their mark in the Emerging category, contributing to the team’s focus on youth development. Supplementary picks South African star Lungi Ngidi and young Mehran Mumtaz further enhance Peshawar Zalmi’s roster, providing additional depth and options.

Here’s Peshawar Zalmi’s complete squad for PSL 9:

Player Name Category

Babar Azam Platinum

Rovman Powell Platinum

Noor Ahmed Platinum

Saim Ayub Diamond

Tom Kohler-Cadmore Diamond

Asif Ali Diamond

Mohammad Haris (BA) Gold

Aamer Jamal Gold

Naveen-ul-Haq Gold

Khurram Shehzad Silver

Daniel Mousley Silver

Umair Afridi Silver

Arif Yaqoob Silver

Salman Irshad (Retained using Right-to-Match card) Silver

Haseebullah Khan Emerging

Mohammad Zeeshan Emerging

Lungi Ngidi Supplementary

Mehran Mumtaz Supplementary

Source: Pro Pakistani