The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially commenced the registrationprocess for foreign players intending to participate in the 9th season ofthe Pakistan Super League (PSL).
The PCB also revealed that the reevaluation of categories for localplayers will be completed and disclosed soon. The PCB’s statement mentionedthat the registration window for foreign players is now open for theupcoming PSL season, tentatively scheduled from February 8 to March 24.
Following the renewal of player categories, the trade and retention windowwill become accessible, along with the unveiling of the player draft pickorder for the upcoming season. These trade and retention activities areexpected to conclude before the PSL 9 Player Draft, tentatively scheduledfor mid-December, following the National T20’s conclusion on December 10 inKarachi.
The PCB also confirmed the window for the 2024 edition of the PSL lastmonth, with the final schedule pending confirmation in the next meeting.The ninth season of the PSL will feature six teams, with no addition ofadditional teams in the upcoming season.
In a bid to support women’s cricket, the PCB will explore opportunities forwomen’s league or exhibition matches during the PSL. Additionally, the PCBwill collaborate with franchises to consider alternative venues forcontingency planning.
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Despite potential election-related concerns, sources indicate that the PSLwill not relocate to Dubai, and all franchises have agreed not to move thetournament elsewhere.
Should elections pose a threat to match schedules, adjustments to the PSLcalendar will be made.