After the Asia Cup 2025 drama, the Pakistan Super League (PSL) is facing one of its most uncertain and frustrating phases with operations going at an extremely slow pace.
As the 11th edition of the Pakistan Super League approaches, franchise owners, sponsors and fans are all in a dilemma, unsure of when the next season will take place or how the league’s business and team arrangements will be managed.
Frustration grows among Pakistan Super League teams as Season 11 faces uncertainty
According to Cricket Pakistan report, the process of evaluation of existing franchises is being delayed, which has ultimately led to the sale of new teams and renewal of commercial agreements. Under the leadership of Salman Naseer, the Pakistan Super League has struggled to gain momentum.
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The report further states that PSL franchise owners have had almost no communication with the league administration, leaving them frustrated and concerned about unresolved matters.
An audit firm had contacted the teams for the information needed to assess their value, and while the teams provided the necessary details, there has been no visible movement in the process.
Plans to bring in two new teams have also been affected and there is still no final decision on how they will be added to the league. Initially, organizers had planned to hold the 11th edition later this year, but those plans have been delayed.
Recently there is talk of organizing Pakistan Super League along with Indian Premier League (IPL) in April or May next year.
However, there has been no official confirmation, leaving them confused. Meanwhile, the accounts of the 10th edition of the PSL are still not finalized, and some key stakeholders are yet to make their payments.
Add to this a number of significant commercial agreements, including a 10-year title sponsorship extension, multiple ground sponsorships in 8-10 categories, domestic and international broadcast deals, live streaming contracts and production contracts, which have still not started.
This has further increased the disappointment among franchise owners who were expecting better management and faster progress under Naseer’s leadership. The main reason behind this slow process is Naseer’s divided focus.
He is busy handling other matters of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and is actively involved in the Asia Cup 2025 as an Asian Cricket Council (ACC) official.
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PSL faces administration and communication failures
Naseer has also not formed a dedicated team to manage PSL operations effectively. A woman who was hired temporarily before the 10th edition was later made permanent, but she too failed to properly handle the growing administrative challenges of the league.
Franchise officials, who had hoped for positive change and greater professionalism under Naseer’s leadership, are reportedly disappointed and disappointed. And then the lack of communication has added to the uncertainty and frustration surrounding the PSL.
With no fixed schedule, incomplete financial accounts, pending payments and commercial deals still in limbo, all stakeholders were concerned about the future of the PSL after the Asia Cup 2025 drama. Without immediate action, the momentum of Pakistan’s premier T20 league could be in jeopardy.