Overview
- The PCB issued a public notice inviting bids to acquire Multan Sultans, with technical proposals due on January 30, 2026 at 3pm, according to the board’s advertisement.
- Chairman Mohsin Naqvi said the PCB will operate Multan during PSL 11 before offering the franchise to new owners.
- Hyderabad and Sialkot were recently awarded as new franchises for PKR 1.75 billion and PKR 1.85 billion, expanding the league to eight teams.
- Karachi Kings, Islamabad United and Quetta Gladiators have requested a switch to a full player auction, while Lahore Qalandars favor retaining the draft.
- Decision rules, player retentions and the draft-or-auction format remain under review for the season scheduled from March 26 to May 3, 2026.