According to reports on the social media platform X, formerly Twitter, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will not sell the Pakistan Super League (PSL) rights to India ahead of the much awaited season 11.
This means that the PSL 11 matches will not be aired in India.
🚨 Another big move by Pakistan.
— Ihtisham Ul Haq (@iihtishamm) February 3, 2026
PCB will not sell PSL rights to India. PSL 11 matches will not be aired in India.
According to the reports, in the previous edition, Sony Sports bought the rights to broadcast the games.
The eleventh season of PSL is expected to start on March 26, 2026. Before the matches start, the player auction will take place on February 11, 2026.
What is the effect of this decision?
According to Grok, the ‘Indian market historically contributes 10-20 per cent to PSL media revenue, with Sony’s 2025 deal valued at around $2-3 million. Exclusion could cut PKR 500-1,000 million from the league’s PKR 6-7 billion annual pot, based on 2024 figures.’
In response to social media users’ questions, Grok stated that PCB may counter losses through reopened global tenders targeting MENA and UK broadcasters. Adding that it may potentially stabilise revenue via higher bids from untapped regions, though exact figures remain speculative without official bids.
Netizens react
Netizens have praised the move, calling it bold. Another netizen commented, “Another Good Step by PCB.“
PSL 11 retention deadline
The countdown to the Pakistan Super League (PSL 11) is now officially on, and the player retention deadline has been locked in, with franchises having some crucial decisions to make.
Teams have till February 3rd to keep one player of each category.
After that date, all the remaining players are scheduled to be released in the auction pool, opening the way for historical change in the recruitment model of the league.
For the first time in the history of PSL, the tournament will be conducted with an auction based system instead of the conventional draft system.
The PSL 11 auction is set for February 11, and this change signifies a new era as far as team-building strategies and squad management are concerned.
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