Dispute Grows as PSL 11 Awaits Final Match Plan
Preparations for PSL 11 continue, but disagreements between franchise owners and the Pakistan Cricket Board have intensified over the final structure of the event.
Sources say a fresh dispute has emerged as teams push for a significantly larger schedule after the expansion the league to eight sides.
The PCB plans to add two new franchises next season, marking the biggest structural change since the tournament was originally launched.
Franchise owners argue that expanding the league requires additional fixtures, demanding a schedule far beyond the currently proposed 44 to 60 matches.
They insist each team should play at least 14 round games to maximise broadcast returns, match revenues, and overall commercial gains.
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The PCB maintains that the April–May window is extremely limited, warning additional fixtures could create logistical strain and player workload concerns.
Officials also fear the packed 2026 international calendar could complicate scheduling further if the PSL attempts stretching the available window.
Franchises have proposed holding double-headers every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday to increase fixtures without extending the tournament’s designated timeframe.
The suggestion aims to ease pressure by using weekends more efficiently, ensuring commercial targets are met despite restricted scheduling flexibility.
However, the PCB has not approved the proposal yet, leaving discussions unresolved as planning enters a crucial phase before next season.
