The Pakistan Super League (PSL) is the most thrilling T20 cricket series in Pakistan, and the eagerly anticipated PSL 8 is scheduled to be held from February 13 to March 19, 2023. Six teams will participate in this upcoming season of the HBL PSL. Last month, the PSL draft was held, and the franchises followed the guidelines of the Pakistan Cricket Board as they selected their players.
PSL vs IPL:
PSL fans are keen to know which players will be the most expensive in PSL 8. Many people compare the IPL to the PSL, as players in the IPL often receive millions of dollars. However, it is worth noting that PSL players also receive significant amounts. If you want to know which players will be the top earners in the Pakistan Super League season 8, here is an updated list:
Pakistan Super League Expensive Players List
Player | Salary | Team | Category |
Alex Hales | $170,000 | Islamabad United | Plantinium |
Babar Azam | $170,000 | Peshawar Zalmi | Plantinium |
Shahdab Khan | $170,000 | Islamabad United | Plantinium |
Imran Tahir | $170,000 | Karachi Kings | Plantinium |
Fakhar Zaman | $170,000 | Lahore Qalandars | Plantinium |
David Miller | $150,000 | Peshawar Zalmi | Plantinium |
Mohammad Rizwan | $150,000 | Multan Sultans | Plantinium |
Shaheen Shah Afridi | $150,000 | Lahore Qalandars | Plantinium |
Mohammad Nawaz | $150,000 | Quetta Gladiators | Plantinium |
Haider Ali | $150,000 | Plantinium |
Related: PSL 8 (2023): List of Completed Squads released
HBL PSL 2023: Detailed Overview
1. Alex Hales
Hales is a powerful right-handed batsman and a handy bowler. He is a part of the Islamabad United squad for the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2023 and will receive $170,000, which is equivalent to PKR 40,800,000.
2. Babar Azam:
Azam is a top-ranked T20 batsman and an integral part of the Pakistan national team. He will lead the Peshawar Zalmi in PSL 2023 and will also receive $170,000 for this 30-day season.
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3. Shadab Khan:
Shadab Khan is a talented leg-spinner and a key player for Islamabad United. He will captain the two-time PSL champions in the HBL Pakistan Super League 2023 and will receive $170,000.
4. Imran Tahir:
This South African spinner is known for his wicket-taking ability and has played for several T20 franchises around the world. He has been included in the Karachi Kings squad for PSL 2023 and will receive $170,000.
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5. Fakhar Zaman:
Zaman is a left-handed opening batsman who is known for his aggressive style of play. He is also one of the top earners in the Pakistan Super League season 8 and will receive $170,000.
6. David Miller:
Miller is a hard-hitting middle-order batsman who has represented South Africa in all three formats of the game. He will play for Peshawar Zalmi under Babar Azam’s captaincy in HBL PSL 2023 and will receive $150,000.
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7. Muhammad Rizwan:
Rizwan is a wicketkeeper-batsman known for his aggressive approach and strong fielding skills. He will lead the Multan Sultans in the PSL 2023 and will receive $150,000.
8. Shaheen Shah Afridi:
Afridi is a left-arm fast bowler who has made a name for himself on the international stage. He will captain the Lahore Qalandars (the defending champions) and will receive $150,000.
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9. Mohammad Nawaz
Pakistani aggressive player will lead the Karachi Kings in the HBL PSL season 2023. He will receive $150,000.
10. Rashid Khan
An Afghan player included in the Lahore Qalandars squad for Pakistan Super League season 8. He will receive $150,000.