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LAHORE: Player retention rules and the proposed ‘drauction’ system were among the key issues discussed during the Pakistan Super League (PSL) Governing Council meeting held at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) on Friday.
Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chaired the meeting, which was also attended by representatives from all eight PSL franchises, along with the officials.
“Chairman PCB and the HBL PSL team were also congratulated on the successful conduct of the New Teams Auction, which reflected growth and evolution of the league,” the board said in a press release.
“During the meeting, detailed discussions were held on various matters, including the schedule of the HBL PSL 11, player retentions, adoption of the player auction or a unique combination of auction and draft termed as ‘drauction’, and the option of opening direct signings,” it added.
Mohsin Naqvi also congratulated on the successful conduct of the new teams auction, highlighting the league’s growth.
During the meeting, it was also decided that PSL 11 will kick off on Thursday, 26 March.
The meeting was adjourned with the constitution of a working group to meet on Saturday to deliberate further on agenda items, where, after the Governing council meeting, will be reconvened immediately as necessary.