Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has announced plans to host Pakistan Super League (PSL) matches in Azad Jammu and Kashmir's Muzaffarabad Cricket Stadium.

 

Speaking at the historic PSL roadshow at Lord's Cricket Ground in London, Naqvi revealed the board's commitment to developing cricket infrastructure across Pakistan.

 

"We are going to prepare Muzaffarabad Cricket Stadium in an excellent manner. There is also a five-star hotel of international standard in Muzaffarabad for international players," Naqvi said.

 

He added that PSL matches along with other international matches will be held in Azad Jammu and Kashmir.

 

The chairman emphasized transparency in the league's operations. "The new bid for PSL will be open and transparent," he promised. 

 

Speaking during a panel discussion at the roadshow, Naqvi outlined the board's vision for the league. "PCB and PSL management are working together for the betterment of cricket. We want to make PSL the number one league in the world. Our national cricketers have a lot of talent."

 

He highlighted the league's role in nurturing young talent. "Young talent gets the opportunity to hone their skills in the Pakistan Super League. The prizes given to players boost their morale. We have worked for the betterment of cricket while facing all kinds of challenges."

 

Naqvi stated his priorities clearly. "Pakistan comes first for me. Investors in PSL get satisfactory benefits."

 

The chairman also shared plans for expanding cricket infrastructure. "We are going to build a cricket stadium in Islamabad. There will be musical concerts for fans at every stadium. We are also going to do a cricket roadshow in New York, USA. We will provide an OTT platform very soon."

 

PSL 11 will mark a major expansion for the league, with the Pakistan Cricket Board set to add two new franchises. The PCB has shortlisted six cities for the expansion: Hyderabad, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Gilgit, Muzaffarabad and Sialkot.

 

Reports suggest that Gilgit and Faisalabad have emerged as the leading candidates for the new teams, though the PCB has not officially confirmed the final selections. 

 

Auction for the two new franchises will take place on January 6, 2026.