{"id":68927,"date":"2025-11-21T18:14:02","date_gmt":"2025-11-21T13:14:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chinaurdu.com\/eng\/?p=68927"},"modified":"2025-11-21T18:14:02","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T13:14:02","slug":"psl-announces-auction-date-for-two-new-franchises","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chinaurdu.com\/eng\/?p=68927","title":{"rendered":"PSL announces auction date for two new franchises"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Pakistan Super League (PSL) has announced the auction date for two new franchise teams, marking a significant step in the league\u2019s expansion plans.<\/p>\n<p>According to a press release from the PSL administration, the auction for the two new teams will take place on January 6, 2026. The expansion is expected to create new commercial opportunities and increase fan engagement across Pakistan.<\/p>\n<p>The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has shortlisted six cities for the new franchises: Faisalabad, Rawalpindi, Hyderabad, Sialkot, Muzaffarabad, and Gilgit. Successful bidders will have the right to select a team name from these six cities.<\/p>\n<p>PCB officials said the addition of new teams will strengthen the league\u2019s competitiveness and provide fresh opportunities for talent development and fan interaction.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe inclusion of new franchises reflects PSL\u2019s commitment to growth and creating broader avenues for cricket enthusiasts and investors alike,\u201d the statement read.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Pakistan Super League (PSL) has announced the auction date for two new franchise teams, marking a significant step in the league\u2019s expansion plans. 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