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PSL 2026 may even embrace recent cities with Peshawar set to host its first exhibition game.
Islamabad United are the defending champions. (AFP Photo)
The Pakistan Super League (PSL) is hoping to expand from six to eight teams after the 2025 season, PSL CEO Salman Naseer said on Thursday.
First staged in 2016 within the United Arab Emirates as a consequence of security concerns, the PSL is now hosted in Pakistan, where it goals to strengthen its business appeal and competitiveness.
The planned expansion comes at a key business juncture for the PSL, with media and sponsorship rights going up on the market.
PSL 2026 may even embrace recent cities with Peshawar set to host its first exhibition game, a step toward full PSL matches. The trophy may even embark on its first nationwide tour, bringing the event to non-host cities.
“By the tip of this 12 months, we’d get two more teams,” Naseer told local media on Thursday.
“We began at a time when no cricket was happening in Pakistan. The challenge was to bring it back.
“Now that we’ve successfully brought cricket back to traditional centres, the subsequent step is expanding beyond these 4 cities (Lahore, Karachi, Rawalpindi and Multan).”
The PSL’s January-February window now faces competition from South Africa’s SA20 and the UAE’s International League T20, with its value hinging on post-season data as rights go up on the market.
“This 12 months will probably be an interesting test, and with more teams, we anticipate an even bigger window,” Naseer added.
“A few of our rights are up for valuation after this PSL. Rather a lot will depend upon the info we gather.”
The 2025 edition is ready to start out on April 11.
Holders Islamabad United are the PSL’s most successful team with three titles.
(This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed – Reuters)
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Karachi, Pakistan
