LAHORE (Kashmir English): The Pakistan Super League (PSL) is considering the “drauction” system ahead of its 11th season, in which franchises will use a hybrid system of a draft and an auction to acquire players.
It was discussed during the meeting of the Governing Council of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Lahore, which was chaired by Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi and attended by representatives of all eight PSL franchises, along with PCB and PSL officials.
The session began with the PCB Chairman and council members congratulating and welcoming the new team owners of Sialkot and Hyderabad to the PSL family.
During the meeting, the PSL’s governing council discussed the new system but could not decide, but hopes to do so over the weekend. A statement from the PCB did, however, coin the potential new player recruitment model as a “drauction”.
“During the meeting, detailed discussions were held on various matters, including the schedule of the HBL PSL 11, player retentions, adoption of the player auction or a unique combination of auction and draft termed as ‘drauction,’ and the option of opening direct signings,” the statement from PCB said.
Furthermore, it was decided that “the PSL 11 will kick off on Thursday, 26 March, as the fans, players and stakeholders look forward to entering the New Era of the league.”
“The meeting was adjourned with the constitution of a working group to meet on Saturday to deliberate further on agenda items, whereafter the Governing council meeting will be reconvened immediately as necessary,” it added.
