ISLAMABAD – The fourth edition of Pakistan Super League (PSL) is set tostart within two weeks and two franchises are yet to clear their duesdespite several warnings from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
Following Ehsan Mani’s arrival as the new chairman of PCB, it was expectedthat PSL-related matters will be run smoothly. However, that has not beenthe case.
Despite the termination of contract with Multan Sultans, some franchiseowners are delaying the payment of their dues. It is worth mentioning thatPCB is not naming the franchises as they want to preserve their reputation.
Sources close to PCB have said that one of the two franchises is the sameone which gave a post-dated cheque and was rejected due to insufficientfunds.
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According to local media reports, both the franchises have a strongaffiliation with high-ranking government officials, which is why PCB hasbeen unable to pressurize them.
The franchises are bound to pay 50% of their dues at least one-month beforethe start of the tournament, according to a PCB official.
