List Of Players Withdrawing From PSL 2026

The trend of withdrawing from PSL 2026 due to wanting to join the Indian Premier League continues to grow. As the most lucrative and popular T20 league in the world, the IPL draws in all of the elite players from around the world, being at top priority for so many players at this time.

Although the Pakistan Super League is considered to be an active and competitive tournament, players will leave PSL for any opportunities to begin playing in IPL, even if they have to leave PSL during the season.

9 Players Withdrawing From PSL 2026

As of now, 9 players have withdrawn their names from PSL 2026 and will instead be seen playing in the IPL. This list includes two Australian players: Jake Fraser-McGurk and fast bowler Spencer Johnson.

Additionally, the Afghan wicketkeeper-batsman who had been drafted by Peshawar Zalmi has also withdrawn.

Meanwhile, West Indies spinner Gudakesh Motie, who was part of the Lahore Qalandars squad, has also opted out. Furthermore, Zimbabwean fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani has decided to leave Islamabad United to play for KKR.

South African fast bowler Ottniel Baartman was part of the Hyderabad Kingsmen squad, but he will no longer be playing in PSL 2026. Similarly, England fast bowler Tymal Mills and Sri Lankan captain Dasun Shanaka have also withdrawn their names from the tournament.