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PSL Eyes Jan. 30 Draft as Sialkot and Hyderabad Enter at Record Fees

A record-fee auction lifted PCB franchise income beyond Rs7 billion.

Overview

  • Sialkot was won by OZ Developers for Rs1.85 billion and Hyderabad by US-based FKS Group for Rs1.75 billion, expanding the league to eight teams.
  • PCB expects Rs6.22 billion annually from franchise fees, with total PSL-related revenue projected to surpass Rs7 billion under the new structure.
  • League management has begun preparations for a players’ draft likely on January 30 during a one-day gap in the PakistanAustralia T20I series, with the date and venue to be confirmed.
  • Season 11 is scheduled for March 26 to May 3, with the PCB operating Multan Sultans this year before a planned post-season sale.
  • Sialkot’s owners plan to unveil the team’s branding and have pledged upgrades to Jinnah Stadium and a new high-performance centre, pairing local talent development with targeted overseas signings.