The Pakistan Super League (PSL) Governing Council will hold a virtual meeting on January 15 to decide on key matters related to the league’s future.
According to sources, representatives of all eight PSL franchises will participate in the meeting.
The agenda includes possible inclusion of new teams in future, player recruitment policies, the opening ceremony, and the future of Multan Sultans. The move aligns with the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) broader vision to expand the league’s footprint.
The council will also review proposals allowing franchises to directly sign players ahead of PSL 11. In addition, changes to the current player retention policy are expected to be discussed.
Sources said a proposal to provide special incentives and facilities to newly inducted teams during their debut season will also be considered.
Another major topic on the agenda is the player acquisition system. Discussions are likely to focus on refining the existing draft and auction model to create a more competitive and sustainable league structure.
The meeting will also address the auction of Multan Sultans. The PCB has decided to fast-track the sale of the franchise instead of waiting until next year.
Sources revealed that this decision followed strong investor interest shown during the recent auction process for the proposed Hyderabad and Sialkot franchises, where bidders also expressed interest in acquiring Multan Sultans.
The PCB is now expected to auction Multan Sultans before the upcoming PSL season, with an official advertisement likely to be issued in the coming days. The sale will follow the same procedure adopted for the Hyderabad and Sialkot franchises.
To ensure continuity ahead of PSL 11, PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi had earlier announced that the board would temporarily run Multan Sultans.
Meanwhile, sources indicated that the players’ draft for the upcoming PSL season is likely to be held on January 30.