PSL 11 trophy set for UK road trip ahead of tournament

LAHORE: The Pakistan Super League (PSL) is taking its glittering PSL 11 trophy on a UK tour ahead of the upcoming season, sources confirm. Fans in London and Manchester will get a chance to see the iconic trophy up close, alongside some of the league’s top players.

PSL CEO Salman Naseer will personally supervise the road trip, which aims to engage the large Pakistani cricket fanbase in the UK while also targeting potential business partnerships. Dates for the tour are expected to be finalised in the coming days.

With the trophy making its international rounds, PSL hopes to boost excitement for the league and strengthen its global presence before the first ball of PSL 11 is bowled.

PSL BONUS TO SPRINKLE MORE INCENTIVE AT HOME TOO

Earlier, in November, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi announced a new bonus structure for the PSL franchises, introducing additional financial rewards aimed at accelerating the league’s growth and strengthening investment in player development.

In a statement shared on X, Naqvi said that from the upcoming editions, franchises will be eligible for three separate performance bonuses; $500,000 for the champions, $300,000 for the runners-up, and $200,000 for the franchise that contributes most significantly to cricket development.

It is to be noted that these bonuses are not the PSL’s winners’ prize money, but an extra financial reward for franchise owners. The official prize purse for future editions, will be announced later and is expected to be higher than previous seasons.