Peshawar Zalmi have formally announced the direct signing of Afghanistan’s star wicketkeeper-batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz ahead of the 11th season of the Pakistan Super League.

Welcoming the Afghan star, Peshawar Zalmi Chairman Javed Afridi said: “Welcome to the Zalmi family. We are proud to include Rahmanullah Gurbaz in our team. We expect that his presence will raise the team’s profile and that he will deliver strong performances on the field.”

We are proud to confirm the direct signing of Afghanistan’s star wicketkeeper-batter, @RGurbaz_21

🔥 Explosive with the bat.
🧤 Lightning-fast behind the stumps.
🏃 A gun fielder with extraordinary energy.

A warm welcome to the Zalmi Fam 💛🤝#Zalmi #YellowStorm pic.twitter.com/jl8b61WUwL
— Peshawar Zalmi (@PeshawarZalmi) February 5, 2026

With this signing, Peshawar Zalmi have further strengthened their squad. The addition of a dynamic and match-winning player such as Gurbaz may bring thrilling moments for fans and notable success for the team.

It is pertinent to note that Gurbaz is regarded as one of the most exciting and dangerous batters in modern T20 cricket. He has scored 6,244 runs in his T20 career at an impressive strike rate of 145.00. Known for aggressive top-order batting and reliable work behind the stumps, he carries the ability to change the course of a match and will add valuable international experience to the Zalmi squad.