India, Feb. 3 -- Steve Smith is set to add another stop to his global T20 circuit after signing on with Sialkot Stallionz for the upcoming Pakistan Super League season.

The former Australia captain will play PSL matches for the first time, turning out for the expansion franchise that has entered the league as one of the new teams ahead of the next edition.

Stallionz have roped Smith in as a high-profile pre-season addition as they build their core ahead of the player auction and squad formation process. The signing is being positioned as an early statement from the new franchise - not just to attract attention, but to lock in experience and reliability in the top order before the rest of the roster is finalised.

For Steve Smith, the PS...