The race to personal a Pakistan Tremendous League (PSL) franchise has intensified. Photograph: PCB/File
KARACHI:
For the primary time within the historical past of the Pakistan Tremendous League (PSL), a participant public sale will likely be held. In a gathering held yesterday with CEO Salman Naseer, many of the franchises agreed to the public sale format. As soon as accepted by the PCB Chairman, it will likely be applied.
On Sunday, a workshop will likely be organized to temporary the crew homeowners concerning the public sale procedures. In the meantime, all 5 of the unique franchises have demanded to retain 4 gamers every, together with their model ambassadors. The brand new groups, nevertheless, have requested for zero retentions. A last choice on this matter will even be made by the Chairman.
It’s value mentioning that throughout the PSL Governing Council assembly on Friday, PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi had tried to persuade the crew homeowners to undertake the open public sale mannequin, emphasizing that it will be drastically helpful for the gamers.
Earlier, PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has proposed that franchises undertake an open public sale system, and the matter will likely be additional mentioned within the Governing Council assembly scheduled for Saturday.
In response to particulars, a gathering of the PSL Governing Council was held on Friday, with the homeowners of the 2 new groups additionally in attendance. Sources mentioned that members agreed to start the eleventh version on March 26, though March 23 had beforehand been proposed because the opening date.
Crucial subject within the assembly was whether or not to proceed with the draft system or swap to an public sale. PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi tried to persuade crew homeowners to undertake the open public sale system, emphasizing that it will drastically profit the gamers. Some homeowners appeared to agree, whereas others most popular to maintain the draft system. Discussions on this matter will proceed on Saturday.
Additional deliberations had been additionally held concerning participant retention. Below the present system, every crew can retain as much as eight gamers, however with the addition of two new groups, which will not be possible. Due to this fact, the PCB has proposed that every crew retain three gamers. Nonetheless, the brand new franchises favor zero retentions, whereas the older groups are in favor of 5.
In the latest assembly, representatives of six franchises participated on-line, whereas two attended in individual.
