The defending champion Lahore Qalandars have announced their retentions for the upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL) 9 season. The team has retained a total of 8 players across 4 categories – Platinum, Diamond, Gold, and Silver.
In the Platinum category, Qalandars have retained star pacer Shaheen Afridi. Haris Rauf and David Wiese are the two retentions in the Diamond category, with Haris Rauf also being named the team’s brand ambassador.
The Gold category retentions include all-rounders Sikandar Raza and Abdullah Shafique along with fast bowler Zaman Khan. Finally, batsman Mirza Tahir Baig and spinner Rashid Khan have been retained in the Silver category.
The team has released opener Fakhar Zaman from their retention list, meaning he will enter the draft pool. However, Lahore holds the Right to Match (RTM) card for Fakhar and can utilize it to bring him back to the auction.
As the defending champions, Lahore Qalandars will be eager to replicate their success in PSL 9 starting in February. Their retentions showcase a balanced squad capable of posing a strong title defense.
Here are the retentions:
| Category | Retentions |
| Platinum | Shaheen Afridi |
| Diamond | Haris Rauf (BA), David Wiese |
| Gold | Sikandar Raza, Abdullah Shafique, Zaman Khan |
| Silver | Mirza Tahir Baig (demotion), Rashid Khan |
* BA= Brand Ambassador
