IU · PSL 12 · 2027
Islamabad United Squad 2027
Quick answer
The Islamabad United squad for PSL 2027 is not final yet: teams first retain players from last season, then complete squads through signings. Below is the squad that played PSL 2026: 21 players, 7 of them overseas, captained by Shadab Khan.
Last updated
Islamabad United squad 2027: retentions and signings
Awaited No retentions or new signings for Islamabad United have been officially announced yet. Each confirmed signing will be logged here with its date and source.
Islamabad United squad 2026 (PSL 11)
- Players21
- Overseas7
- CaptainShadab Khan
- Head coachLuke Ronchi
| Player | Role | Country | Signed via |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batters (7) | |||
| Devon Conway Overseas | Batter | New Zealand | Direct |
| Mark Chapman Overseas | Batter | New Zealand | Auction |
| Sameer Minhas | Batter | Pakistan | Auction |
| Haider Ali | Batter | Pakistan | Auction |
| Mohammad Faiq | Batter | Pakistan | – |
| Mohsin Riaz | Batter | Pakistan | – |
| Pavan Rathnayake Overseas | Batter | Sri Lanka | Replacement |
| Wicketkeepers (1) | |||
| Andries Gous Overseas | Wicketkeeper | United States | Retained |
| All-rounders (5) | |||
| Shadab Khan C | All Rounder | Pakistan | Retained |
| Faheem Ashraf | All Rounder | Pakistan | Auction |
| Imad Wasim | All Rounder | Pakistan | Auction |
| Dipendra Singh Airee Overseas | All Rounder | Nepal | Auction |
| Chris Green Overseas | All Rounder | Australia | Replacement |
| Bowlers (8) | |||
| Salman Irshad | Bowler | Pakistan | Retained |
| Mehran Mumtaz | Bowler | Pakistan | Auction |
| Mir Hamza Sajjad | Bowler | Pakistan | Auction |
| Sameen Gul | Bowler | Pakistan | Auction |
| Richard Gleeson Overseas | Bowler | England | Auction |
| Mohammad Hasnain | Bowler | Pakistan | Auction |
| Salman Mirza | Bowler | Pakistan | Trade |
| Nisar Ahmad | Bowler | Pakistan | Trade |
Lists every player registered with the squad during the season, including in-season replacements, so totals can exceed the size of the squad at any one time.
Other PSL squads
Frequently asked questions
Who is the captain of Islamabad United?
Shadab Khan captained Islamabad United in PSL 2026. Any change of captain for the new season will be updated here once the franchise announces it.
Who were Islamabad United's overseas players in PSL 2026?
7 overseas players: Andries Gous (United States), Devon Conway (New Zealand), Mark Chapman (New Zealand), Richard Gleeson (England), Dipendra Singh Airee (Nepal), Chris Green (Australia) and Pavan Rathnayake (Sri Lanka).
Who is the head coach of Islamabad United?
Luke Ronchi was head coach in PSL 2026.
How many players can Islamabad United retain for PSL 2027?
Under the rules announced for PSL 2027, each franchise may retain up to seven players from its previous squad before completing the rest of its squad through signings.