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PSL Unveils Expansion Bids, Stadium Projects and IPO Plan at Lord’s Roadshow

The London event signaled a coordinated push to globalise the league.

Overview

  • Bids are now open for two new franchises as the PSL moves to expand to eight teams for its 11th edition.
  • The PCB announced plans to build international‑standard stadiums in Islamabad and Muzaffarabad and to stage weekly concerts during the season.
  • The league launched its OTT platform, PCB Live, and issued a new tender for international media rights.
  • Leaders outlined a plan to convert the PSL into a limited company with a subsequent initial public offering, with a New York roadshow also planned.
  • Wasim Akram praised the PSL’s shorter format and joked about the IPL’s length, drawing online backlash, while current stars highlighted the league’s role in developing Pakistani talent.