The Pakistan Super League (PSL) management has formally initiated its internal planning process for the players’ draft of the league’s 11th edition, with sources indicating that it is likely to be held on January 30.
They said that the PSL management is aiming to complete and finalise all pending and procedural matters well before the draft, so that the process can be conducted in an organised and timely manner.
The sources further said that preparations are already underway, while the venue and the finalised date for the draft will be announced officially in the near future once all arrangements are confirmed.
It was also learnt that the draft will see the participation of all eight franchise owners, along with their respective coaches and other authorised team representatives, who are expected to be present to take part in the selection process.
Sources said the draft has been scheduled to take place during a one-day gap in the Pakistan-Australia T20 International series.
The forthcoming season will represent an important milestone for the league, as the PSL has been expanded from six to eight teams for this edition following the addition of new franchises from Sialkot and Hyderabad.
The 11th edition of the PSL is set to run from March 26 to May 3, 2026, with the expanded format expected to provide fans across Pakistan and beyond with another extended period of competitive T20 cricket.
Separately, Sialkot’s new owners have announced that they will reveal the official logo and name of their Pakistan Super League (PSL 11) franchise in a couple of days.
The update came from Kamil Khan, a co-owner of the Sialkot franchise, who said the ownership group approached the PSL auction with a clear roadmap and long-term ambitions for the team.
Sialkot was confirmed as the PSL’s eighth franchise after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) awarded the team to OZ Developers, owned by Hamza Majeed, during a high-profile auction held at the Jinnah Convention Centre in Islamabad.
With the addition of new teams, the PSL will grow from six to eight sides starting in 2026, with the tournament scheduled to run from March 26 to May 3.
Speaking in Lahore, Khan said the franchise wants to put together a competitive squad by targeting top overseas names while also building a strong support structure at home.
“Our aim is to bring top international talent to the Sialkot team,” he said, adding that the franchise will also depend on a capable local coaching unit to develop players and represent the region effectively.