A revamped Pakistan Super League (PSL) governing council—struck via Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) deal with franchises—gives PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi broad decision-making control.
Dawn reviewed the agreement: The council blends nine PCB reps and eight franchise members, tilting votes PCB’s way.
It reads: “A new PSL governing council, chaired by the PCB head, acts as a consultative body to grow the league. The chairman wields full authority on all PSL issues.”
PCB delegates—PSL chief, COO, CFO, HR director, commercial director, GM accounts, PSL manager, media head—offer expertise. The group may decide on venues, umpires, and finances periodically.
For PSL 2026, PCB’s 9-7 edge stems from buying Multan Sultans (unsold after owner Ali Tareen’s exit). This skips Rs1.08 billion in annual fees but adds player salaries, coaching, travel, and lodging costs—hampering profits.
Five other franchises stay private. On January 8, two new teams from six cities join, swelling PSL to eight for its March edition (11th season).
