The inaugural gathering of the PSL Governing Council, led by the newlyappointed PCB management committee, has been scheduled for September 25th.This crucial meeting, set against the backdrop of numerous team ownerscurrently residing abroad, will convene through a video conferencingplatform. At the forefront of the meeting’s agenda is the pressing issue ofdetermining the dates for the upcoming edition of the league, a matter thatremains undecided at this juncture.
Additionally, a proposal is under consideration to potentially host theleague in the UAE if early general elections take place in the country nextyear. However, the complex task of finding a suitable timeframe for the PSLlooms large due to the simultaneous presence of various other T20 leaguesduring the same period next year.
The teams involved in the PSL are eager to expedite the scheduling process.It’s essential to highlight that the Emirates Cricket Board has plans toorganize its own league from January 19th to February 18th, a developmentthat could potentially impact the availability of UAE venues for the PSL.
Notably, this gathering marks the first official interaction between ZakaAshraf, the head of the management committee, and the franchise owners,during which pivotal decisions regarding the league’s future will bethoroughly discussed.
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One striking aspect is Zaka Ashraf’s inclination, shared by existingfranchise owners, against expanding the number of teams until the league’stenth edition. Amid these recent developments, Sohaib Sheikh has taken upthe mantle of Director of PSL. However, the status of the Commissioner’srole, currently held by Naila Bhatti, remains in limbo, awaitingclarification. These discussions and decisions are poised to shape thefuture trajectory of the Pakistan Super League
