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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has been planning their 2025 schedule seeing that the nation is set to host the Champions Trophy. With the Champions Trophy 2025 set to be played in the February-March window, the PCB is mulling to shift the Pakistan Super League (PSL), their T20 league to April-May.
These reports come into picture after the Pakistan board met with the six franchise owners of the PSL, in the build-up to the General Council meeting at the Gaddafi Stadium on Saturday, May 4. If so happens, the PSL is likely to clash with the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
“Due to the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 being held in the traditional event window, the event window for the 2025 event will be April 7-May 20. Karachi, Lahore, Multan, and Rawalpindi to host matches in Pakistan with each side playing at least, five matches on home ground. The PCB will continue to explore additional venues. Four playoffs proposed to be staged at a neutral venue,” PCB in its press release stated.
PSL 2025 to clash with IPL; to impact participation of overseas players
Moreover, it clarified that there could be a possible clash between the IPL and PSL, impacting the participation of the overseas players. “As always, we had a very exciting and interesting brainstorming session with the franchise owners on the window for Pakistan Super League 2025. The passionate franchise owners provided their all-rounded insight and view on the PCB-recommended window and playoff venues for the 2025 event and beyond,” PCB said.
“At the back of this meeting, and in relation to the most suitable window for PSL 2025 and beyond, the PCB will share further data with the franchise owner so that they can discuss amongst themselves, make a more informed decision and share their ideas and thoughts at the General Council meeting,” it further added.
“We look forward to working closely with the franchises to make timely decisions for the future trajectory of one of Pakistan’s biggest brands,” PCB’s Chief Operating Officer, Salman Naseer concluded.
