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LAHORE: The historic auction for the landmark Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11 edition will be held on Wednesday, 11 February, the PCB announced in a press release on Sunday.
The date was revealed during the PSL player auction workshop organized to familiarize stakeholders with the auction process.
During the workshop, star cricketers including Babar Azam and all the stakeholders of PSL were present.
“Workshop was presided by Chairman PCB Mohsin Naqvi and CEO PSL Salman Naseer and was attended by HBL PSL officials, all eight franchise representatives, members of Pakistan’s T20 World Cup squad, PCB officials and other capped players,” the board said in a press release statement.
On this occasion, Mohsin Naqvi praised the initiative and tipped the upcoming auction as a cornerstone for improving players growth.
“I’m delighted that a consultative and productive session was held between the franchises, players and management today resulting in informed and strategic decisions which will pave the way for bright future for the HBL PSL,” he said.
“The Player Auction model is a landmark step for the HBL PSL, offering players better financial opportunities through an increased salary purse and a transparent acquisition process, while making the league more competitive and attractive, he added.
Meanwhile, PSL Salman Naseer also shared his thoughts on this occasion, calling the auction a landmark event in tournament’s growth.
“The HBL PSL’s highly-anticipated New Era is finally here. The player auction system modernises player recruitment by promoting fairness, transparency, and market-driven value, strengthening the HBL PSL’s appeal for both players, franchises and most importantly meets the expectations of our loyal fans,” he said.
“Today’s workshop saw all views being taken into consideration and this rich feedback will be reflected in our execution of a successful player auction scheduled next month. More excitement is on the way,” he explained.
For the unversed, the expanded edition of the PSL Will get underway on March 26, 2026, and will mark Faisalabad’s first-ever stint as a host city. The venue will join Karachi, Lahore, Multan and Rawalpindi, expanding the league to five host cities.
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