the biggest recent news around the Pakistan Super League (PSL)

📰 Major Recent PSL News

1. Multan Sultans Legal Dispute

   • Multan Sultans owner Ali Khan Tareen is threatening legal action against the PCB, claiming he’s being “ghosted” from the league’s franchise valuation and renewal process. The Times of India

   • At the same time, PSL franchise owners will have the right to match the new valuations for their teams or walk away, according to PSL COO Salman Naseer. Dawn+1

2. Expansion to 8 Teams

   • The PSL is planning to expand from six teams to eight starting after the 2025 season. Dawn+2ipl.com+2

   • Auction for the two new teams is expected to begin soon, with interested investors choosing from a pool of cities. The Express Tribune+1

3. No DRS / Hawk-Eye Technology

   • The remainder of the 2025 PSL is being played without DRS (Decision Review System) and Hawk-Eye, because the technical staff (mostly Indian) didn’t return amid rising India–Pakistan tensions. The Economic Times+2NDTV Sports+2

   • This absence of technology is a significant operational issue for the league. mint+1

4. Tournament Postponement Concerns

   • Due to military tensions between India and Pakistan, the PCB postponed the PSL indefinitely. AP News

   • There were earlier plans to shift the remaining matches to the UAE, but those plans ran into logistical issues. rediff.com