Overview
- Sialkot confirmed the move on its official channels as its permitted overseas signing outside the auction pool.
- The agreement will bring Smith to the Pakistan Super League for the first time after a 2019 stint was scuppered by injury.
- Former Australia captain Tim Paine was named head coach on January 29, creating an Australia-linked leadership setup.
- Smith arrives off a standout BBL campaign for Sydney Sixers with 299 runs in six matches at a 167.97 strike rate, including a century and two fifties.
- Player retention decisions for new teams are due February 6, the auction is February 11, and the 2026 season runs from March 26 to May 3.