Australian cricketer Steve Smith has become the most expensive player in the history of the Pakistan Super League. The new PSL franchise, Sialkot Stallions, has included former Australian captain Steve Smith in their squad for the 11th edition of the PSL. Sialkot Stallions announced Smith’s signing through social media. This season will mark his first appearance in the Pakistan Super League.
Steve Smith was signed by Sialkot Stallions through a direct signing. According to reports, the franchise acquired him for Rs 1.4 billion (14 crore rupees), making him the most expensive player in PSL history to date. Meanwhile, the franchises have also announced the retention amounts for players ahead of PSL 11. According to the details, Peshawar Zalmi retained Babar Azam, Lahore Qalandars retained Shaheen Afridi, and Islamabad United retained Shadab Khan for Rs 70 million (7 crore rupees) each.
