The PCB is reportedly planning to expand the Pakistan Super League by charging each new team an annual franchise fee of INR 1.3 billion starting from the 11th season.
The Pakistan Cricket Board has moved ahead with plans to expand the Pakistan Super League(PSL) by fixing an annual franchise fee of INR 1.3 billion for each new team. According to reports from CricTracker, the expansion will begin from the 11th season of the league, which currently features six teams.
The move is part of the PCB’s effort to strengthen revenues and increase the PSL’s long-term commercial value. Interest in the new franchises remains strong, with around 12 groups submitting initial bids, including five from overseas markets. To attract global investors, the PCB recently held promotional roadshows in London and New York.
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Meanwhile, PCB has also received new interest from the former owners of Multan Sultans, who have submitted initial documents to bid for the new PSL teams. Their move comes only weeks after stepping away from the franchise.
Each franchise will receive a minimum central revenue payout of INR 850 million per season for the next five editions, beginning with the upcoming season. The board has agreed to cover any shortfall if earnings dip below this level. Current franchise valuations range widely, led by Multan Sultans at INR 1.8 billion. Once the league expands to eight teams, revenue shares will be equal. Teams will also be allowed a player spending cap of USD 1.4 million through the PSL draft.
The board will now carry out financial and technical checks before confirming the final list of eligible bidders.
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