The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is preparing for a drastic change in the schedule of Pakistan Super League (PSL), the country’s premier T20 tournament, from the previous February to May next year. We are considering changes to the The adjustments are likely to be made in anticipation of the ICC Champions Trophy, which is scheduled to be held in Pakistan in 2025.
According to a report from PTI, The decision was discussed at a recent meeting between the PCB and the six franchises participating in the PSL, with the aim of ensuring optimal preparation and scheduling for domestic and international cricket events.
However, this rescheduled period of the PSL is scheduled to clash with the Indian Premier League (IPL), posing a major challenge for both the PCB and franchise owners. However, given the constraints due to the packed cricket schedule, officials reportedly unanimously agreed that adjustments to the PSL schedule were inevitable. Pakistan’s national team will be in action from August to January in preparation for the Champions Trophy.
In addition to the revised timeline, the meeting also discussed in detail plans for the next edition of the PSL, with matches scheduled to be held in Karachi, Lahore, Multan and Rawalpindi. Each franchise is expected to play at least five matches at their home venue, and the PCB is actively exploring the possibility of incorporating additional venues.
The report further said that the 9th edition of PSL had an estimated 350 million people watching the matches and 1.5 billion viewers on digital platforms.
PSL 9 also saw a 45 percent increase in media rights, an increase of 113 percent from the previous cycle. International media rights sales also increased by 41 percent.
champions trophy schedule
A few days ago, it was reported that the PCB met ICC General Manager Wasim Khan to discuss the Champions Trophy schedule with a special focus on India’s matches. According to the PCB’s draft schedule, India is scheduled to play all their matches in Lahore. The idea behind holding India’s matches at one venue is to reduce security and logistical challenges.
The last time India visited Pakistan for an international cricket series was in 2008, when Pakistan hosted the Asia Cup. There has been no bilateral series between India and Pakistan since 2012 due to political and diplomatic tensions in recent years.
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