PCB says PSL 11 to start on March 26

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Friday announced that the 11th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) will begin on Thursday, March 26, with the tournament expanding to eight teams after the addition of two new franchises.

The date was decided during the meeting of PSL Governing Council convened at the National Cricket Academy in Lahore.

The meeting began with Chairman PCB and all participants congratulating and welcoming the new team owners of Sialkot and Hyderabad to the HBL PSL family.

Chairman PCB and the HBL PSL team were also congratulated on the successful conduct of the New Teams Auction, which reflected growth and evolution of the league. 

During the meeting, detailed discussions were held on various matters, including the schedule of the HBL PSL 11, player retentions, adoption of the player auction or a unique combination of auction and draft termed as ‘drauction’ and the option of opening direct signings.

It was decided that the HBL PSL 11 will kick off on Thursday, 26 March as the fans, players and stakeholders look forward to entering the New Era of the league.

The meeting was adjourned with the constitution of a working group to meet on Saturday to deliberate further on agenda items, whereafter the Governing council meeting will be reconvened immediately as necessary.