Pakistan Super League (PSL) Chief Executive Officer Salman Naseer has confirmed that the upcoming 11th edition of the tournament will feature two new teams and two additional venues.

 

Speaking on a private TV podcast, Salman Naseer said the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is seriously considering hosting matches across six venues. “InshaAllah, HBL PSL 11 will be played at six different venues,” he said.

 

He revealed that Peshawar’s Imran Khan Stadium (formerly Arbab Niaz Stadium) is almost complete but still needs final touches to meet international standards. 

 

PCB wants the stadium ready to host PSL 11 matches, but a long-term lease agreement is necessary before making major investments.

 

Salman Naseer also mentioned that Faisalabad will be added as one of the new host cities, as international matches are already scheduled there.

 

Talking about the league’s expansion, the CEO said the PCB plans to introduce two new franchises and the tender process for the sale of teams will begin in November. “There is significant interest in acquiring new teams, and we expect tough competition,” he added.

 

The PSL began in 2016 with five teams, and the addition of Multan Sultans in 2018 took the number to six. With two more teams joining in season 11, the league will, for the first time, feature eight franchises.

 

The development comes a day after the PCB issued a legal notice to franchise owner Ali Khan Tareen, threatening to terminate his contract. Sources said the PCB was unhappy with Tareen’s criticism of the board’s handling of the league, which he said had failed to grow as a strong brand.

 

Multan Sultans responded by saying it was “disappointing that PCB considers constructive criticism a crime,” while Ali Tareen later released a video message tearing up the notice and defending his stance.