Peshawar Zalmi, become the most valuable brand of Pakistan Super League alongside Karachi Kings and Islamabad United. Javed Afridi current owner of the team and looking to lift the trophy in 2023. In 2017, Peshawar Zalmi won their first title and claim to be the champions. Daren Sammy who retain long-term with the side turn coach from mentor. Peshawar Zalmi PSL squad for 2023 year confirmed after they pick their draft selections.
| Players | Base Salary | Draft Category | Status | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Babar Azam | $170k | Platinum | Local | 2023 |
| Rovman Powell | $170k | Platinum | Overseas | 2023 |
| Bhanuka Rajapaksa | $170k | Platinum | Overseas | 2023 |
| Mujeeb Ur Rehman | $130k | Diamond | Overseas | 2023 |
| Sherfane Rutherford | $130k | Diamond | Overseas | 2023 |
| Wahab Riaz | $130k | Diamond | Local | 2023 |
| Arshad Iqbal | $60k | Gold | Local | 2023 |
| Danish Aziz | $60k | Gold | Local | 2023 |
| Mohammad Haris | $60k | Gold | Local | 2023 |
| Aamer Jamal | $25k | Silver | Local | 2023 |
| Tom Kohler-Cadmore | $25k | Silver | Overseas | 2023 |
| Saim Ayub | $25k | Silver | Local | 2023 |
| Salman Irshad | $25k | Silver | Local | 2023 |
| Usman Qadir | $25k | Silver | Local | 2023 |
| Haseebullah Khan | $10k | Emerging | Local | 2023 |
| Sufyan Muqeem | $10k | Emerging | Local | 2023 |
| Jimmy Neesham | $130k | Supplementary | Overseas | 2023 |
Top Players Picked in PSL Draft of 2023 :
Babar Azam might not have his best tournaments and current series going on, but still impact the selectors, Since he moved from Karachi Kings, Peshawar Zalmi signed him in Platinum category. Zalmi look lethal this year as they get two overseas player in the same category based on their T20 World Cup performances (Rovman Powell and Bhanuka Rajapaksa.
Jimmy Neesham joined the team of Zalmi in supplementary contract he will replaced player during the PSL season if available. Mohammad Haris will be the key player to watch for Zalmin in PSL season as he performed well in last three games of T20 world cup against South Africa, India and New Zealand. Peshawar Zalmi PSL squad confirmed any changes to it details provided here, the upcoming season of Pakistan Super League 2023 take place in February.