Biggest thing happening in Pakistan local cricket and no threads yet?
Let me do the honors. 
Scheduled to Begin on 26th March with 5 teams. Franchises are yet to be sold though.
Key is how many quality foreign players are willing to come to Pakistan considering the security situation of the country. No star Indian players for sure.
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You beat me to this thread
Yeah the biggest league in Pakistan ever and the good news is that many star players from WI SL and some from Aus have agreed to come to Pakistan for PSL
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PCB announces auction slabs for PSLUmar Farooq
January 23, 2013
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The PCB has set base prices for five categories of players up for sale at the inaugural Pakistan Super League (PSL) auction scheduled for the last week of February. Players in the diamond category will have a starting price of $100,000, platinum $70,000, gold $50,000, silver $25,000 and the emerging category will be between $5000 and $10,000.
The Pakistan board is yet to reveal the pool of players available to the five franchises but is looking to finalise the names by February. The PCB didn’t reveal the base prices for the five regional franchises either; the bidding process for the franchises will also start next month. The managing director of the PSL, Salman Sarwar Butt, and advisor Haroon Lorgat, also said the board was contemplating having a tax-free league.
The plan is for the tournament to be played over 15 days, a total of 23 matches for the first three years. The five teams will play each other twice in a league format with the top four qualifying for the semi-finals. Each of the five teams would be allowed to sign a maximum of six overseas players and would include 10 local cricketers plus two emerging players. The base prices for the players will be regulated by the PCB and franchises have to adhere to it.
“One of the most positive reasons they [franchises] are coming is to build the sport in Pakistan,” Butt said. “They are more interested in putting the best team together rather than what is the price. Our direction is very clear, we are looking at Pakistan to hold this tournament and for now that is very clear. Every player in the respective category will be entered in the auction at base price and the franchise can buy the player at more than or equal to the base price.”
The PCB has already invited bids for the broadcasting rights and advertised tenders for commercial partners and sponsors for the PSL. “We have got overwhelming response in terms of interest in buying a franchise,” Butt said. “We are now working and talking to various parties and briefing them on franchise concept and the auction will be held next month.”
Pakistan Cricket News: PCB announces auction slabs for PSL | ESPN Cricinfo
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The managing director is Salman Butt? Awesome!
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The managing director is Salman Butt? Awesome!
Nope. Its not the spot fixing fame Salman Butt. The MD is Salman Sarwar Butt. Different guys
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FICA warning could hurt Pak league: Lorgat,1/24/2013 1:37:24 PM
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Biggest thing happening in Pakistan local cricket and no threads yet? Let me do the honors. :)
Scheduled to Begin on 26th March with 5 teams. Franchises are yet to be sold though.
Key is how many quality foreign players are willing to come to Pakistan considering the security situation of the country. No star Indian players for sure.
the way Indians player played against Pakistan we don't need them :p
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PCB offering foreign players $2m life insurance to play in their new T20 league. Would you do it?
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Is this statement not contradictory? On the one hand you are saying that there will be no security issue, on the other hand offering $2m life insurance!
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Is this statement not contradictory? On the one hand you are saying that there will be no security issue, on the other hand offering $2m life insurance!
Aren't they going to be provided security?
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Pakistan Cricket News: Pakistan offers overseas players $2m life insurance | ESPN Cricinfo
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Is this statement not contradictory? On the one hand you are saying that there will be no security issue, on the other hand offering $2m life insurance!
It is not contradictory but providing extra assurance if God forbid anything does happen.
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PCB pulling out all the stops, Good on Zaka.
Pakistan Cricket News: PCB brings in international officials for PSL | ESPN Cricinfo
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Good to see PCB doing everything they can to assure safety for these players. :k: Plus 100 grands for 10 days… Screw FICA or their warnings, a lot of players will be tempted for sure.
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Aren't they going to be provided security?
Sri Lankan team bus jaisi na ho :D ... just kidding
Hope PSL is a success
I'm really excited about this ... all the best to PCB. It will be really great for Pakistan.
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news now confirmed
Pakistan Cricket News: Pakistan offers overseas players $2m life insurance | ESPN Cricinfo
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This looks awesome
I would love to see players like Malinga,Gayle and some of the other T20 stars too
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VV Kumar
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The best thing about this league is that it is short (and not boringly long like some of the other T20 leagues), $100,000 for 10 days work is a very good return
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BBC Sport - Pakistan Super League will have big names - Haroon Lorgat