The Pakistan Super League is undergoing its most radical transformation yet. The PCB has officially ended the draft era, ushering in auctions for player signings from PSL 11 onward. This bombshell announcement came on Monday, signaling a new chapter for Pakistan’s T20 powerhouse.
Transparency, parity, and player prosperity drive this change. Franchises now face stricter retention caps: just four players total, limited to one per category. Gone are the days of mentors, ambassadors, and RTM options that often skewed advantages.
For expansion teams, pre-auction picks allow securing four key assets. A standout perk lets each side sign a non-PSL 10 foreign talent directly, injecting novelty into squads. Budgets swell to $1.6 million USD per franchise, setting the stage for blockbuster bids on global stars.
Kicking off March 26, Season 11 introduces Faisalabad as an extra venue for smoother operations. The PCB envisions this as a cornerstone of its vision for a more engaging, competitive league.
Franchise owners and agents alike stand to benefit from the auction’s open-market dynamics. With rivalries set to intensify and underdogs empowered, PSL 11 promises edge-of-the-seat drama and a level playing field that could redefine T20 franchise cricket in Pakistan.
