PSL 11 Karachi Kings Retained Players List – Announced

Karachi Kings announced the names of their retained players for Pakistan Super League Season 11 on the 4th of January, Just Six days before the PSL Draft. Let’s take a look at which key players Karachi Kings will be retaining for this season.

For those who don’t know what retention means, let me explain. Retention is when a team holds on to its key players, preventing other teams from signing them.

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If we talk about last season, Karachi Kings had a mixed performance. While they defeated some strong teams, they didn’t achieve the success they aimed for. This season, they are expected to retain some excellent players and make smart picks in the draft.

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So, let’s dive into which players Karachi Kings are going to retain for PSL 11.

First on the list is their captain, Shan Masood. Karachi Kings will retain Shan Masood from the Platinum category and will ask him to lead the team once again.

The second player Karachi Kings will retain is Hasan Ali. Yes, Hasan Ali was traded from Islamabad United, and Karachi Kings will bring him back to strengthen their bowling attack.

Next, we have James Vince, the explosive English batsman, who will be retained by Karachi Kings. Vince will once again serve as the vice-captain and an opening batsman for the team.

As for the fourth player, it’s likely to be either Shoaib Malik or Mohammad Nawaz. While Shoaib Malik is still playing, I don’t think Karachi Kings will go with him this time. Instead, they might choose to retain Mohammad Nawaz for his all-round capabilities.

The fifth player will be Tabraiz Shamsi, as Karachi Kings will need a strong spinner. Shamsi will be a key part of their bowling attack.

Coming in at number six is Mir Hamza, the left-arm fast bowler. He has been delivering excellent performances, and Karachi Kings will want to retain him.

At number seven, we have Arafat Minhas. As an all-rounder, Arafat Minhas is a valuable player for Karachi Kings, and they will likely retain him for PSL 11.

Finally, the eighth player will be Irfan Khan Niazi. After a brilliant last season, Irfan Khan Niazi, who is currently with the Pakistan Shaheens and has played 25 T20 matches, will also be retained by Karachi Kings.

So, these are the eight players Karachi Kings are expected to retain for PSL 11. Let me know in the comments which one of these players is your favorite.