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At Lord’s Roadshow, PCB Sets Goal for PSL to Be World’s Top League

Bids open for two new franchises ahead of the January 6 auction.

Overview

  • The PSL showcased its international pitch at Lord’s in London, bringing together PCB chair Mohsin Naqvi, PSL CEO Salman Naseer, Wasim Akram, Ramiz Raja, Babar Azam, Haris Rauf and Sahibzada Farhan.
  • Naqvi invited new investment and detailed plans for an Islamabad stadium, fan concerts, a dedicated OTT platform and a forthcoming roadshow in New York.
  • Naseer said bids for two team slots are now open, with organizers pledging a transparent process.
  • The league is set to expand to eight franchises for its 11th season next year, its first major restructuring in seven years.
  • Akram praised the PSL’s short, fast format while ranking the IPL first and PSL second, as Raja and Babar emphasized the league’s role in developing Pakistani talent.