Pakistan Super League #PSL Discussion Thread

[ZAINmalik75]

This season is going to be difficult for PSL because IPL also has the same dates, which are hurting them, and most players love to stay with IPL, but a few things are going to be good for PSL with recent changes.

They are going to be the second big league in cricket, and they can bring some good improvements as well. Currently, the Iran situation is also a big threat for Pakistan and the PSL, while a few social media posts clearly show this war is not going to end in the near future, which could be not good. Here the PCB can go with the BCB, which will surely be good for them because Bangladesh is the third-biggest country by population in the cricket world, while Australian and English players will never feel good about joining the PSL in the current regional situation.

It's not the first time thier window clashes as we already have seen previous season both tournament were going on parallel at same window which not only effect both league viewership but damge PSL due to player priority of being part of IPL just like corbin Bosh as well as k.mendis does and abundant themselves. But yeh PSL got minor advantage of capture some big names whom didn't get thier chance at IPL.

It's true that current situation isn't allowing them to continue thier tournament back at Pakistan, while regarding Bangladesh still I doesn't think will be much beneficial so the best things will be to Atleast delay things for future more week so that everything settled down and rest of big named join thier respected team and thus PSL start with his true colors and yeh define themselves as a second best league after Indian Premier league.

Morever PSL has officially announced thier new design of trophy for 2026 11th edition which look cool but I believe they should just stick with one legendary design and keep it ongoing just like rest of world not only cricket but soccer and other doing.

[Sithara007]

This season is going to be difficult for PSL because IPL also has the same dates, which are hurting them, and most players love to stay with IPL, but a few things are going to be good for PSL with recent changes.

They are going to be the second big league in cricket, and they can bring some good improvements as well. Currently, the Iran situation is also a big threat for Pakistan and the PSL, while a few social media posts clearly show this war is not going to end in the near future, which could be not good. Here the PCB can go with the BCB, which will surely be good for them because Bangladesh is the third-biggest country by population in the cricket world, while Australian and English players will never feel good about joining the PSL in the current regional situation.

PSL window is designed in such a way, to overlap with the IPL window. Due to frosty relations between PCB and the BCCI, almost none of the players who take part in the PSL participates in the IPL. Also, PSL broadcast is banned in India. Given this, it makes perfect sense to conduct the PSL at the same time as IPL. If they conduct the tournament at any other window, then it will clash with other franchise T20 leagues such as the ILT20 and BBL, and this will in turn reduce the availability of the overseas players. If I am not wrong, last time also the PSL window overlapped with that of IPL.

[wiss19]

PSL window is designed in such a way, to overlap with the IPL window. Due to frosty relations between PCB and the BCCI, almost none of the players who take part in the PSL participates in the IPL. Also, PSL broadcast is banned in India. Given this, it makes perfect sense to conduct the PSL at the same time as IPL. If they conduct the tournament at any other window, then it will clash with other franchise T20 leagues such as the ILT20 and BBL, and this will in turn reduce the availability of the overseas players. If I am not wrong, last time also the PSL window overlapped with that of IPL.

Money factors always work, while IPL also has the favour of the ICC, while PSL is lacking with many significant criteria, especially stability in Pakistan. They are also facing economy related challenges. Current regional issues are also hurting them badly still it's a good thing, they are doing their best. PSL broadcast is banned in India.

It has never been an issue for Pakistan or the PCB because they are well aware of their interests and conflicts with them. PCB still has a good market, which can give them good support, yet they need to do a few things that will help them increase their income, which are always important. Cricket has few significant changes, which are good because now boards can do many things without having any support from this biased ICC, which never works for the game or any country and just has its own interests.

[Sithara007]

Money factors always work, while IPL also has the favour of the ICC, while PSL is lacking with many significant criteria, especially stability in Pakistan. They are also facing economy related challenges. Current regional issues are also hurting them badly still it's a good thing, they are doing their best. PSL broadcast is banned in India.

It has never been an issue for Pakistan or the PCB because they are well aware of their interests and conflicts with them. PCB still has a good market, which can give them good support, yet they need to do a few things that will help them increase their income, which are always important. Cricket has few significant changes, which are good because now boards can do many things without having any support from this biased ICC, which never works for the game or any country and just has its own interests.

India has a much larger market for cricket, due to a mix of government regulations and other factors. In Pakistan there are too many regulations, on cable TV prices and advertising. Pakistan's population is around 20% of that of India. But the cricket revenue is a very small fraction of that in India (2-3%). In India, users pay premium prices to watch live streaming or cable TV, while such a market is almost inexistent in Pakistan. Unless Pakistan can develop something on their own, they will never be able to challenge the economic hegemony of India in ICC. What they can do is to form a combined market with Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal and the UAE. Adding teams from the other countries to the PSL would be a good idea and that will help to expand the market.

[noormcs5]

Not only Muzarabani pulled out of the PSL after ipl franchise pick him, but now west indies left hand spinner Gudakesh Motie has been also pulled out of the tournament after being stranded at India, so Lahore get Sirilankan spinner Wellalage as a replacement which I think isn't good things done right before the tournament because team really struggle to set thier combination after sudden pulled out, and I think without any vailed reason tournament management should fined them for some year after abundening tournament just like we have seen how ipl were treating them in order to maintain rules regulations. Morever some social media pages claim may be T.mills from England may be pulled out of the tournament too but it isn't official yet.

Muzarabani is an great bowler ever produced by the Zimbabwe team and he had a contact with Pakistan Super league but he refused to play for PSL, went totally against the contact and made a contact in the IPL with the franchise KKR, now instead of PSL we will see him in the IPL and by the way I think it is good choice because money can do different things for you, of course he can have more money in IPL compared to PSL. 

[ZAINmalik75]

Well one more day to go before window end for franchise to reshape thier lineup for 11th edition, some handosme trade has been done via different franchise to strengthen thier lineup according to thier plans. Gohar shah the new CEO of Multan sultan has made huge changes after taking charge like he trade the left arm pacer Salman Mirza and nisar Ahmad combinely to get handosme shampoo boy wasim Jr from Islamabad, morever he bring back faisal Akram and Arafat Minhas and tarde some young name to the Quetta, while the young blood the main character of Emerging Asia cup 2025 Saad Masood bought by pindiz in order to have vast variety of spin all-rounder. Hope such changes will bring huge difference as gohar mainly aim to prepared talented regional gems to represent Pakistan and took it to the next level.

[HustleZ]

That's right and it's a Great opportunity for some teams to grab player they wish they had. The transfer window isn't that long and is about to close right now. I believe the transfer window is closed as it's a few minutes till it's 19 March and today was the last date so it might have closed. I researched a bit and many of the trades you said are confirmed. Multan and ISB completed the deal of Wasim Jr in return for Salman Mirza and Nisar Ahmed going to Islamabad, Quetta and Multan have agreed on changing two players for two including Faisal Akram and Arafat Minhas going to Multan and  Ahmad Daniyal and Jahanzaib sultan going to Lahore Qalandars Quetta Gladiators. Also lahore have brought Sikandar raza too. And another deal that also got confirmed was Saad masood. This transfer window was a quick chance for those who thought they've missed out at some places and let them make some ending tweaks with their teams and they are now set for The PSL.

In the end we hope they can light up the show this time and our League continue expanding.

[Sithara007]

Muzarabani is an great bowler ever produced by the Zimbabwe team and he had a contact with Pakistan Super league but he refused to play for PSL, went totally against the contact and made a contact in the IPL with the franchise KKR, now instead of PSL we will see him in the IPL and by the way I think it is good choice because money can do different things for you, of course he can have more money in IPL compared to PSL. 

It is not just the money. It is about exposure as well. IPL is where the top cricketers around the world meet. Playing alongside them provides Muzarabani the opportunity to get more endorsements and media attention. And Muzarabani is not the first player who migrated from PSL to the IPL (the reverse is also true BTW). Anyway, rather than comparing with the IPL, PCB should invite some international consultation agencies to work on how to expand the PSL. When Rambo was the PCB chief, he did a lot of innovations. But they mostly died down once he was replaced with a political appointee.

[ZAINmalik75]

This transfer window was a quick chance for those who thought they've missed out at some places and let them make some ending tweaks with their teams and they are now set for The PSL.

In the end we hope they can light up the show this time and our League continue expanding.

Well window has being over and several team got thier chosen picks especially the spotlight young man gohar shah the CEO of Multan. Morever some of team has spent thier reaming purse and got some new direct signing which I think will really fulfilled thier desperate need just like Peshawar sign Bangali left hand bowler shoriful Islam as soon as mills left due to some personal reasons, while some rummers were surrounding that may be Peshawar will sign Bangali opener tanzid Hassan whom really done good in recent time and Peshawar need some reserve power hitting opener to shuffle things around according to situation as they only have few options so let's see how they continue things around.

Anyways it's Peshawar new Jersey for the 11th edition how do you rate it, as Peshawar done some new experiment with designs and colours combination just like Lucknow super jaint does for the season.

[noormcs5]

Well window has being over and several team got thier chosen picks especially the spotlight young man gohar shah the CEO of Multan. Morever some of team has spent thier reaming purse and got some new direct signing which I think will really fulfilled thier desperate need just like Peshawar sign Bangali left hand bowler shoriful Islam as soon as mills left due to some personal reasons, while some rummers were surrounding that may be Peshawar will sign Bangali opener tanzid Hassan whom really done good in recent time and Peshawar need some reserve power hitting opener to shuffle things around according to situation as they only have few options so let's see how they continue things around.

Anyways it's Peshawar new Jersey for the 11th edition how do you rate it, as Peshawar done some new experiment with designs and colours combination just like Lucknow super jaint does for the season.

Just six days are left to see the amazing games and wonderful actions between the home teams of Pakistan, one of the most greatest league ever.

The league is going to be start from the Thursday, not form Sunday meanwhile there is no weekend on the start of the league. However, based on the previous season results I think Lahore Qalandars would surely give a great competition this time again. By the way I am really excited for the third game between Peshawar Zalmi and Rawalpindi that is set to play in the Peshawar stadium.

[HustleZ]

Anyways it's Peshawar new Jersey for the 11th edition how do you rate it, as Peshawar done some new experiment with designs and colours combination just like Lucknow super jaint does for the season.

The designs are really nice. But I must say that the away kits are far better than the home kits. The Black kit is really attractive and Nice one which I prefer. The Yellow Home kit will be used mostly and is Nicer than it was last time but In my opinion it can't beat the Black kit.

[noormcs5]

Now War started to affect the games and enjoyment. This year it is going to be totally different, thankfully we have seen World Cup in a good way but now due to political tensions in overall the World and to save crucial assets, the Pakistan one the most biggest league in league cricket PSL only be held on two cities named Karachi and Lahore and the fans are not allowed to see the matchers in the stadium, it is going to be empty stadium. COVID vibes are coming. 

[virasog]

It is not just the money. It is about exposure as well. IPL is where the top cricketers around the world meet. Playing alongside them provides Muzarabani the opportunity to get more endorsements and media attention. And Muzarabani is not the first player who migrated from PSL to the IPL (the reverse is also true BTW). Anyway, rather than comparing with the IPL, PCB should invite some international consultation agencies to work on how to expand the PSL. When Rambo was the PCB chief, he did a lot of innovations. But they mostly died down once he was replaced with a political appointee.

We have another player who left PSL for IPL just because of more money and now Moshin Naqvi said to take action on these such things that why players are leaving it in the final days even after having contract, so it is 100% legal and right for PCB to take action on it.

First player was the bowler from Zimbabwe named Muzarabani and second from Sri Lanka named Dasun Shanaka. At the same time it is fine if the player wants to play IPL but they have made contract and if they went against to the contract then PCB have full right to take legal action against them.

[ZAINmalik75]

Now War started to affect the games and enjoyment. This year it is going to be totally different, thankfully we have seen World Cup in a good way but now due to political tensions in overall the World and to save crucial assets, the Pakistan one the most biggest league in league cricket PSL only be held on two cities named Karachi and Lahore and the fans are not allowed to see the matchers in the stadium, it is going to be empty stadium. COVID vibes are coming. 

Yeh unfortunately fan will not cheers thier team at stadium due to security reasons as Afghanistan already told they have active sleeper cell active thier whom will especially target that tournament in order to harm Pakistan image and reputation so that they can seek thier revenge of Pakistani air striker on terrorist camps back at Afghanistan. I know it's hard decision for management as it will bring huge financial loses but it's the only senario left with PSL management in order to avoid psl cancel otherwise it's almost impossible to make sure player safety. I believe due to war situation not only PSL but Amy be IPL follow the same procedure to keep things going smoothly.

[noormcs5]

Yeh unfortunately fan will not cheers thier team at stadium due to security reasons as Afghanistan already told they have active sleeper cell active thier whom will especially target that tournament in order to harm Pakistan image and reputation so that they can seek thier revenge of Pakistani air striker on terrorist camps back at Afghanistan. I know it's hard decision for management as it will bring huge financial loses but it's the only senario left with PSL management in order to avoid psl cancel otherwise it's almost impossible to make sure player safety. I believe due to war situation not only PSL but Amy be IPL follow the same procedure to keep things going smoothly.

Well after seeing the latest news the half of the interest has also been over but still no one can steal the suspense and enjoyment of games. We have also seen this in the Covid era of 2020 with empty stadiums and recorded voices running on the stadium, yeah it will surely affect the games if you think in the term of revenue growth from cricket league and maybe affect the PCB budget too but still have to wait for the next four days to go and see PSL clashes.

[Farhan99]

Yeh unfortunately fan will not cheers thier team at stadium due to security reasons as Afghanistan already told they have active sleeper cell active thier whom will especially target that tournament in order to harm Pakistan image and reputation so that they can seek thier revenge of Pakistani air striker on terrorist camps back at Afghanistan. I know it's hard decision for management as it will bring huge financial loses but it's the only senario left with PSL management in order to avoid psl cancel otherwise it's almost impossible to make sure player safety. I believe due to war situation not only PSL but Amy be IPL follow the same procedure to keep things going smoothly.

Its will be a very bad feelings if the PSL matches have to be watched online rather than live in stadiums. According to current situation of Pakistan and Afghanistan Conflict may be PSL affected because due to conflict security issues are increased so government take action on any type of gathering of people. And Afghanistan also highlights the threat according to PSL matches and Warn the foreign player and give advice them not to travel Pakistan for PSL because they will be hited during the match because by giving such type of statements on international platforms can affects the Pakistan reputation and honour.

Foreign people have negative views according to our cricket and security and Pakistan Super League loss its value automatically. But its just imaginations for haters of Pakistan and they just imagine it and not capable to do it in reality due to strong and well known Armed forces of Pakistan. But this type of situation have a lot of chances to effects the proper match with audiences and may government don't give permission to PCB to held matches in it  properly and may be  people don't give permission to support their teams on ground

[WatChe]

It is not just the money. It is about exposure as well. IPL is where the top cricketers around the world meet. Playing alongside them provides Muzarabani the opportunity to get more endorsements and media attention. And Muzarabani is not the first player who migrated from PSL to the IPL (the reverse is also true BTW). Anyway, rather than comparing with the IPL, PCB should invite some international consultation agencies to work on how to expand the PSL. When Rambo was the PCB chief, he did a lot of innovations. But they mostly died down once he was replaced with a political appointee.

This is true that IPL pays much more then PSL and also players get more exposure their. But their must be some policy that if a players signs for PSL then he won't leave it for any other league. I don't think any player has backed off from his IPL contract to play PSL. Ramiz Raja only duty was to look after affairs of PCB and he was also an ex-cricketer that's why he did some good initiative for cricket in Pakistan. The current PCB chairmen is also holding office of interior minister and that's why he is not fully engaged with PCB. 

[Cheema02]

Yeh unfortunately fan will not cheers thier team at stadium due to security reasons as Afghanistan already told they have active sleeper cell active thier whom will especially target that tournament in order to harm Pakistan image and reputation so that they can seek thier revenge of Pakistani air striker on terrorist camps back at Afghanistan. I know it's hard decision for management as it will bring huge financial loses but it's the only senario left with PSL management in order to avoid psl cancel otherwise it's almost impossible to make sure player safety. I believe due to war situation not only PSL but Amy be IPL follow the same procedure to keep things going smoothly.

I think PSL matches are much more enjoyable with fans present and honestly I didn’t like this decision by the Pakistan Cricket Board because empty stadiums take away the excitement of fans because they can’t cheer for their favorite teams. This decision also affect players confidence but that difficult decisions are usually made due to reasons like security concerns, possible war tensions with countries like Afghanistan or logistical issues such as fuel shortages in Asia. While some people think it could be due to war and tennis situation in middle east and most of the time the priority is safety and stability

[ZAINmalik75]

This is true that IPL pays much more then PSL and also players get more exposure their. But their must be some policy that if a players signs for PSL then he won't leave it for any other league.

Absolutely it's true that why dozen of player left PSL even after they went unsold at IPL and then brought back as a replacement of some of thier major foreigner players back thier and they warmly accept it. After motie, muzarabanni and several other now JFM , S.johnson, shanaka and some other abundant Pakistan super league which is horrible and unacceptable and that should be stopped immediately via a new rule or they should change the tournament window to avoid such things and have Atleast some top class player like they have in past seasons.

[Sithara007]

This is true that IPL pays much more then PSL and also players get more exposure their. But their must be some policy that if a players signs for PSL then he won't leave it for any other league.

Absolutely it's true that why dozen of player left PSL even after they went unsold at IPL and then brought back as a replacement of some of thier major foreigner players back thier and they warmly accept it. After motie, muzarabanni and several other now JFM , S.johnson, shanaka and some other abundant Pakistan super league which is horrible and unacceptable and that should be stopped immediately via a new rule or they should change the tournament window to avoid such things and have Atleast some top class player like they have in past seasons.

Any such rule will be difficult to implement. And such rules need to be accepted by the cricket boards of other countries, to make them more effective. For example, all PCB can do against these players is to ban them from future editions of the PSL. But they don't care as they will get higher salaries in the IPL and numerous other franchise T20 leagues around the world. Also, new leagues are propping up everywhere. Even Belgium is now coming up with a franchise T20 league, in which players such as Rassie van der Dussen, Faf du Plessis, Andre Russell and Shakib Al Hasan are taking part.