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LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board on Wednesday announced that it had received an encouraging response to the tender issued for the sale of two new franchises in the Pakistan Super League (PSL).

According to the board, it has received an overwhelming response from 12 parties within the stipulated deadline.

“The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced an exceptional and encouraging response to the tender issued for the sale of two new franchises of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Within the stipulated deadline, 12 parties have formally submitted their bids,” the board said in a press release.

“These bidders belong to five continents, including the United States, Australia, Canada, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Pakistan, which clearly reflects the PSL’s growing global popularity and commercial appeal,” it added.

As per the board, the outcome of this particular phase of the bidding process will be revealed on 27 December, while technically qualified bidders will be given a chance to purchase the two new teams through an open competition bidding process.

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The open competition bidding will be held on 8 January at the Islamabad Convention Centre.

Earlier, the bid deadline previously set for December 22 was extended to December 24 for the second time due to the two bank holidays and at the request of the bidding parties.

For the unversed, the Pakistan Super League, which began in 2016 with five outfits, is set to expand with the addition of two new teams.

Notably, the league expanded to five teams in 2018 with the addition of Multan Sultans.

With the addition of two new teams, the league will undergo its first major restructuring in seven years, taking the total to eight teams.

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LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has extended the submission deadline for bids of two new teams in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), sources said.

According to the sources, the deadline, previously set for December 22, has been extended to December 24 for the second time due to the two bank holidays and at the request of the bidding parties.

According to sources, the deadline, previously set for December 22, has been extended to December 24 for the second time due to two bank holidays and at the request of the bidding parties.

Sources privy to the matter further told that the deadline for submitting proposals for two new PSL outfits will now be till 4:00 pm on December 24.

Meanwhile, the technically qualified bidders for the new PSL franchises will be announced on December 27, while the bidding for the teams will be held in an open auction on January 8.

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It is pertinent to mention that on 12 Dec, the cricket board extended the deadline for new teams, citing growing interest.

“Witnessing growing interest from the Europe, USA, the Middle East and beyond in acquiring new HBL PSL teams, we have decided to extend the bid submission deadline by one week to 22 December 2025,” Mohsin Naqvi had said in X post.

“Good luck to everyone, excited to welcome our new franchise owners to the HBL PSL family,” the post added.

For the unversed, the Pakistan Super League, which began in 2016 with five outfits, is set to expand with the addition of two new teams.

Notably, the league expanded to five teams in 2018 with the addition of Multan Sultans.

With the addition of two new teams, the league will undergo its first major restructuring in seven years, taking the total to eight teams.

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LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Friday announced the opening of the registration window for foreign players for the upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 11.

PSL 11 is scheduled to run from March 26 to May 3, 2026, a timeline earlier confirmed by PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi during the league’s second global roadshow in New York on December 14.

In an official press release, the PCB invited international cricketers from around the world to register for what it described as the largest edition of the tournament to date.

“As the league enters a historic new era of expansion, cricketing talent from around the world is welcome to join for what promises to be the biggest season yet,” the PCB stated.

“With the addition of two new franchises, the league has expanded to eight teams, creating significantly more roster spots and earning opportunities for international players.”

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The board further clarified that both player agents and independent overseas cricketers must complete their registration by January 20, 2026, in order to be included in the official player pool for the season.

“Agents and independent players are encouraged to complete their registration before the 20 January 2026 deadline to be included in the Player Pool. Interested players and agents can register through the link available here,” the PCB added.

PSL, which began in 2016 with five teams and expanded to six in 2018 with the addition of Multan Sultans, is set to grow further in the upcoming season 11.

Two new franchises will be auctioned in Islamabad on January 8, with the proceedings to be broadcast live.

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The Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 11 will be played under a new format, with the expanded eight-team tournament set to unfold in two phases, according to reports.

Scheduled from March 26 to May 3, 2026, PSL 11 will comprise 44 matches across a 39-day window.

According to the details, the redesigned structure moves away from the traditional league system to accommodate the expanded field without significantly extending the tournament’s duration.

Under the new format, the opening phase will be played on a single-league basis, with each of the eight teams facing every other side once. This stage will ensure uniform competition before the league progresses to its next phase.

The second phase will adopt a Super Four-style structure, splitting the eight teams into two groups of four.

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Each team will play three matches in this round, resulting in 12 fixtures and shaping the final standings ahead of the knockout stage.

The top two teams from the Super Four phase will advance to the playoffs. As in previous editions, four playoff matches, including the final, will be held to determine the PSL 11 champions.

Despite the revised format and increase in the number of teams, each side will still be guaranteed a minimum of 10 matches, maintaining parity with earlier seasons of the league.

Matches will be staged in Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi and Multan, while Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad is set to make its PSL debut as a host venue.

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LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has shortlisted six cities for the two new teams, which are set to join Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11 in 2026, ARY News reported on Friday.

The shortlisted cities, Hyderabad, Sialkot, Muzaffarabad, Faisalabad, Gilgit and Rawalpindi, represent a diverse geographical spread, signalling the board’s intention to broaden the league’s national footprint.

The development comes alongside the PCB’s completion of the long-awaited independent valuation process for all existing PSL franchises and key commercial assets.

With the exercise now concluded, the board has issued renewal offer letters to compliant franchises, outlining revised financial terms for the next 10-year cycle.

Teams have been asked to communicate their decisions within the assigned deadline, a move that marks a major commercial milestone for the league.

In an effort to maintain complete transparency, the PCB has set up both collective and individual meetings between franchise owners and the independent valuation firm, EY MENA.

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These sessions will give teams an opportunity to understand the valuation methodology in detail and raise queries before finalising their commitments.

Alongside the renewal process, the PCB has also received valuation reports for the two expansion teams, effectively setting the stage for the next phase of PSL growth.

The tender process for the sale of the new franchises is expected to begin soon, adding momentum to what is poised to be one of the most significant structural upgrades in the league’s history.

The confirmation aligns with what PSL CEO Salman Naseer stated earlier in October during a press conference at the National Bank Stadium, where he revealed that an auction would be held for the two new teams.

“An auction will be held for two new PSL franchises, and bidding parties will be given a pool of city names from which they can select,” he said.

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