Key Takeaways
- HBL-Pakistan Super League (PSL) management held a review meeting with franchise owners.
- The meeting discussed the successful conduct of the 11th edition and planned off-season activities.
- Details about the upcoming PSL-12 will be released after the Governing Council meeting in August.
The HBL-Pakistan Super League (PSL) management convened a detailed review meeting with all eight franchise owners to discuss the successful conduct of the 11th edition and plan for the upcoming season.
Chairman PCB Mohsin Naqvi chaired the meeting, which was attended by key officials including Salman Naseer, Javed Murtaza, Usman Wahla, Hijab Zahid, and Usman Tasleem.
The participants reviewed the highlights of the historic 11th season, including new innovations in broadcast and fan engagement, quality cricket across 44 matches, record viewership on social media, streaming platforms, and television.
They also appreciated the growth of the league by adding two new franchise teams while selling three others, holding the event at just two venues under unprecedented circumstances, and running it in a new window for the second consecutive season.
The meeting included brainstorming sessions to organize notable off-season and pre-season activities that are expected to enthral fans throughout. These activities will be detailed in due course.
All stakeholders discussed the playing window and scheduling for PSL-12, with plans to unveil more details after the Governing Council meeting scheduled at the end of August.
It was decided that HBL-PSL would collaborate with franchises to launch an exclusive merchandise platform for fans both at home and abroad. Fans will be able to buy official league merchandise from all eight teams.
Workshop sessions are now planned to finalize the schedule, player retentions, direct signings, and a review of playing conditions for the upcoming season.
