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Eight-Team Pakistan Super League 12 Set for March-May
The next Pakistan Super League will be played from March 18 to May 2 next year.
It will have eight teams, just like the previous season.
League officials agreed on the dates at a meeting in London on September 1.
The announcement means teams can begin preparing for player signings and retentions.
They will also have a trade window and a players’ auction.
Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi said organisers want to make the season outstanding.
The eight teams will compete for the league title.
The 12th Pakistan Super League will run from March 18 to May 2 next year.
The league will retain its eight-team format for a second consecutive season.
The dates were finalised at a governing council meeting in London on September 1.
Direct signings, retentions, a trade window and a players’ auction are expected to follow the announcement.
PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi said the league aims to deliver another outstanding season.
- Who
- The Pakistan Super League’s eight franchises, with Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi commenting on the season.
- What
- The 12th edition of the Pakistan Super League will be held in an eight-team format.
- Where
- The dates were finalised at a governing council meeting in London; the tournament’s location is not specified.
- When
- March 18 to May 2 next year; dates were finalised on September 1.
- Why
- To stage the next season of the Pakistan Super League; the dates announcement starts preparations for team signings, retentions, trades and the players’ auction.
Key facts
- Edition
- 12th
- Tournament dates
- March 18 to May 2 next year
- Number of teams
- Eight
- Meeting location
- London
- Meeting date
- September 1
- Upcoming preparations
- Direct signings, retention announcements, trade window and players’ auction
- Teams
- Hyderabad Kingsmen, Islamabad United, Karachi Kings, Lahore Qalandars, Multan Sultans, Peshawar Zalmi, Quetta Gladiators and Rawalpindi
Quotes
Mohsin Naqvi
Pakistan Cricket Board chairman
“PSL 11 showed the world what this league is capable of -- thrilling moments that had the whole nation transfixed, record crowds, record broadcasts. PSL 12 will raise the bar further.”
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“We are committed to delivering another outstanding season and look forward to seeing all eight franchises compete once again for the title.”
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