KARACHI:
The proposal for a “Tremendous 6” spherical in PSL 11 has failed to achieve help, as stakeholders concern that eliminating two groups after the preliminary spherical might scale back public curiosity.
The occasion will function 35 to 44 matches, and every group will play at the least as soon as towards each different aspect within the preliminary stage.
In accordance with particulars, a key assembly between PSL officers and franchise house owners/representatives was held yesterday. Workforce officers attended by way of video name.
Surprisingly, Multan Sultans proprietor Ali Tareen, who has not too long ago been within the media highlight for his daring statements, didn’t attend personally, although his consultant have been current.
Sources mentioned that the event format was mentioned intimately. Due to the World Cup schedule, subsequent 12 months’s PSL will even not be held throughout its conventional window.
It has already been determined to stage the occasion in April–Might. The PCB shared a number of format proposals, which shall be reviewed additional.
Conserving the present format isn’t possible, as 60 matches would make the event final for about two months.
Below the brand new proposed construction, every group will play at the least one match towards each different aspect within the league spherical, whereas their further one or two matches shall be determined later.
Between 35 and 44 matches are anticipated in whole.
Officers proposed a “Tremendous 6” stage much like ICC occasions, the place two groups could be eradicated after the preliminary spherical.
Nevertheless, the franchises opposed the thought, arguing that for the reason that league represents city-based groups, eradicating two sides early would damage fan engagement.
PCB officers knowledgeable contributors that an audit agency would quickly inform every franchise of its up to date valuation inside this week. Any considerations might be raised both with the agency or straight with the board.
“Are we among the many eligible groups?” — Multan Sultans official
In the course of the assembly, a consultant of Multan Sultans requested, “The PCB retains referring to eligible franchises—does that embody us?”
In response, PSL Head Salman Naseer mentioned, “I’ll communicate with you individually after this assembly.”
“Assist get well excellent dues,” PCB urges franchises
Usman Wahla rejoins PSL operations; attends assembly
In the course of the assembly, PCB officers additionally requested franchises to assist in recovering excellent funds from varied stakeholders, because the board remains to be ready for a number of dues to be cleared.
In the meantime, former Director of Worldwide Cricket Usman Wahla has rejoined the PSL setup and attended the assembly. Franchises have been formally knowledgeable that two new groups shall be added within the eleventh version of the event, although additional particulars weren’t mentioned.
Participant retention issues have been additionally a part of the assembly agenda.
