Buckle up, cricket fans—the PSL is flipping the script on team assembly. The PCB dropped a game-changer: draft system abolished, replaced by pure auctions for the 11th edition. Unveiled Monday, this pivot promises to reshape the league’s landscape.
At its core, the shift targets equitable competition and crystal-clear dealings, while fattening player wallets. Retention rules tighten—four players max per team, one per slot. Out go mentors, brand roles, and RTM privileges, streamlining the process.
New franchises snag four pre-auction retentions from the pool. Each team can also lock in one overseas player absent from last season, scouting untapped global gems. Purse limits climb to $1.6 million, fueling aggressive spending sprees.
Season 11 launches March 26, bolstered by Faisalabad’s addition as a venue for expanded reach. PCB leaders frame it as pivotal for advancing cricket quality and fan loyalty.
Anticipation builds as auctions loom, offering teams strategic depth and players fair-market value. This bold reform could catapult PSL to new global heights, blending high finance with on-field fireworks for an unforgettable spectacle.