Pakistan Tremendous League (PSL) Chief Government Officer (CEO) Salman Naseer addresses a press convention on the Nationwide Financial institution Stadium in Karachi on October 29, 2025. – PCB
Pakistan Tremendous League (PSL) Chief Government Officer (CEO) Salman Naseer has revealed that key adjustments are being thought of for the upcoming eleventh version of the league, together with a gamers’ public sale, direct participant signings, and a possible enhance within the participant purse.
“Consultations were ongoing with the five existing franchises, and we were waiting for the two new franchises to join us. After that, we wanted to take a consultative decision on whether we should move towards a draft, an auction, or a mix of both,” Naseer stated.
“All these discussions have now taken place. Now we have to sit down with the two new franchises and make a final decision. After consultations, we will announce the direction we are heading in,” he added.
He assured followers that the method would stay clear and that supporters can be saved knowledgeable as selections are finalised.
Highlighting the continuing debate between the public sale and draft techniques, Naseer famous that whereas auctions can generate pleasure, many franchises imagine the draft has helped preserve aggressive stability within the PSL over time.
“The auction that took place showed how interesting it can be. Some existing franchises believe the player draft is more competitive. In the draft, categories are created, and a certain number of players can be picked from each category. This has maintained balance over the past 10 years, and we have seen the results on the field,” he defined.
“When teams are balanced, the competition remains strong, often leading to last-over or even last-ball finishes. It’s a well-established model, so some franchises question why there should be a move away from it.”
He additionally added that even the proposed date for the gamers’ draft stays below dialogue.
“So far, the decision on whether there will be a draft or not has not been made. If it is to take place on January 30, we are still going to decide that and will consult with the chairman on whether this date will be finalised.”
The CEO revealed that PSL franchises stay divided over key points equivalent to participant retentions, purse dimension and the potential for direct signings.
“As the league prepares for a potential structural reset, differing opinions have emerged. Some believe the current system sufficiently delivers quality players within reasonable price brackets,” he stated. “Some franchises also argue that good players come through anyway and fall within the same price range, so why change the model?”
“To move towards an auction model, we need to consider how much we can increase the purse. Currently, the purse is $1.3 million. If the PCB increases it by adding $100,000 for each franchise, our desire is to increase it, but it must be done through consensus,” he stated.
The PSL administration is actively contemplating methods to boost participant alternatives and guarantee honest compensation, notably for native expertise who kind the spine of the league.
One of many key proposals below evaluation is permitting franchises to straight signal sure gamers, offering them with extra management over crew composition whereas additionally recognising the contributions of homegrown expertise.
“Another thing we are exploring is the option of direct signings — that franchises could sign some players directly. Foreign players are already getting additional money through auctions or direct signings around the world, so local players should also receive the same,” he stated.
“The PCB chairman also has a strong view on this: local players are the ones who create real value for the PSL, so they should be remunerated accordingly,” Naseer added.
Naseer additionally assured that the league’s administration is actively consulting with all franchises to succeed in a consensus on the way in which ahead.
