PSL 2025 to Coincide with IPL, Pakistan Faces Scheduling Challenges: Report RevealsTentative Dates

Next season, the Pakistan Super League (PSL) is facing a scheduling conflict with the Indian Premier League (IPL) as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is planning to adjust the dates for its premier T20 league due to a busy international calendar. According to reports from news agency PTI, the PCB is considering holding the PSL from April 10 to May 25 next year, which would overlap with the IPL that was held from March 22 to May 26 this year.

Traditionally, the PSL is staged in February and March. However, the need to accommodate a tri-series hosted by Pakistan, followed by the Champions Trophy and a tour by the West Indies next year, necessitated a shift in the tournament’s schedule. This rescheduling is essential to ensure that the league does not clash with these major international commitments, making the overlap with the IPL unavoidable.

This change is expected to have significant implications for players, fans, and broadcasters, as the PSL and IPL are two of the most participated T20 leagues globally, and their concurrent schedules could divide viewership and sponsorship interests.

It was reported in May earlier this year that a meeting was held to discuss the plans for the next PSL season, which is likely to feature matches in Karachi, Lahore, Multan, and Rawalpindi.

In addition to announcing the new PSL dates, the PCB also reportedly revealed a comprehensive overhaul of the monthly retainers for domestic players. The revamped structure will see players being picked for three newly introduced elite tournaments known as the Champions tournaments, spread across five teams.

This restructuring aims to enhance the financial well-being of the players and ensure a more competitive domestic cricket environment.

The revised salary structure includes substantial upgrades for 150 players divided into three categories. In Category 1, 40 players will receive PKR 550,000 per month, while in Category 2, 50 players will be paid PKR 400,000 per month. Category 3 will comprise 60 players, each earning PKR 250,000 per month. These figures represent a significant increase compared to the previous domestic contracts for the 2023-24 season, which ranged from PKR 50,000 to PKR 300,000, depending on the category.

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