Sialkot Stallionz, one of the two new franchises in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), have officially signed former Australia captain Steve Smith ahead of PSL 11.

 

The franchise announced the signing on social media, writing, "One of the biggest signings in PSL history: a game changer, powerhouse player, we welcome Steve Smith on board as a Stallion! 🐎 SS x SS - Lets goooooo🔥"

 

Smith will join former Australia wicketkeeper-batter Tim Paine, who has been appointed head coach of the team. 

 

The Stallionz were introduced as one of two new PSL teams and are owned by OZ Developers, led by Hamza Majeed and Kamil Khan. The ownership rights were acquired during the PSL 2026 auction for a record Rs 1.85 billion, making it the most expensive franchise purchase in league history.

 

Smith, who has never played in the PSL, arrives on the back of a sensational Big Bash League season with Sydney Sixers. He scored 299 runs in six matches at an average of 59.80 and a strike rate of 167.97, including a 42-ball century. 

 

Overall, he has played 272 T20 matches, scoring 6,242 runs at an average of 32.68 with a strike rate of 131.38, including five centuries and 30 half-centuries.

 

Under PSL 11 rules, franchises can directly sign one foreign player who did not feature in PSL 10.