The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has come out with changes to the Pakistan Super League (PSL), confirming a shift from the long-standing draft system to a full-fledged player auction model from the 11th season. The latest changes will align the league more closely with other T20 leagues around the world.
Since its inception in 2016, the PSL has operated under a draft-based model. Under the new auction model, each franchise will be allowed to retain a maximum of four players ahead of the auction. Notably, each franchise will also be allowed one direct signing of a foreign player who did not appear in PSL 10.
The franchise purse has also been increased to USD 1.6 million per team. Earlier, it was USD 1.3 million. The PCB has also done away with the mentor, brand ambassador, and RTM provisions. Two new teams, Hyderabad and Sialkot, will be allowed to choose four players each from the available pool ahead of the auction.