PSL session 11 likely to welcome two new teams as Faisalabad and Gilgit in the mix

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Super League (PSL) is set to expand as possible names for two new teams have emerged. Media reports suggest Faisalabad and Gilgit are the frontrunners for PSL Season 11.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had shortlisted six cities for the new franchises, including Faisalabad, Gilgit, Sialkot, Hyderabad, Rawalpindi, and Muzaffarabad. The final two names are expected to be confirmed soon, with formal bids already invited by the PCB.

Meanwhile, the ongoing dispute between the PCB and Multan Sultans remains unresolved. The board has sent valuation documents to five franchises and, following the valuations, has also extended renewal offers to them.

The dispute between the Multan Sultans franchise and the PSL administration intensified on Monday after team owner Ali Tareen accused thePCB and PSL management of repeatedly ignoring the franchise’s attempts to seek clarity on key contractual matters.

Tareen, in a series of statements, said the franchise had attempted multiple times over the past month to contact PSL officials but received “no response from the PCB”. He claimed that despite consistent efforts, Multan Sultans had not been provided updates on the team’s valuation, nor had they received the renewal or offer letter required for the next commercial cycle.

“We tried to contact PSL management several times in a month, but we have not received any answer,” Tareen said, adding that the franchise also received no reply to a legal letter sent to the league. “Why is Multan not being included in the valuation process? We have not been given any explanation,” he said.