The deadline for submitting technical proposals for the Multan franchise in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) has been extended. According to sources, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will soon announce the auction date for the Multan team. Sources claim that six interested parties have submitted technical proposals for the Multan franchise auction. The PCB had initially set the deadline for submitting technical proposals on January 30 but later extended it to February 2.
The decision to extend the deadline for the Multan franchise auction is seen as a result of the Pakistan Cricket Board’s announcement that they will handle the affairs of the Multan Sultan’s themselves for PSL 11. However, due to the high expectations and good prices for the auction of two new teams, the decision to auction the Multan franchise was also taken.
Meanwhile, the International Cricket Council (ICC) Under-19 World Cup was won by India, and the Asian Under-21 Snooker Championship was held in Qatar, with the final match between Pakistan’s Ahsan Ramzan and Iran’s Shahin Sabzi. The upcoming T20 World Cup 2026 has several exciting features, including the participation of several veteran players in the competition.
Sri Lanka Cricket has written a letter to the Pakistan Cricket Board, stating that the announcement of the Pakistan boycott has affected Sri Lanka’s tourism sector. The letter claims that a large number of fans had canceled their hotel bookings due to the boycott. Shoaib Malik stated that the cricket season is at its peak and the topic of selection is also a hot topic.
The Pakistan Cricket Team is currently undergoing training at the Sahalize Sports Club, with captain Salman Ali Agha stating that there is no pressure on the team to perform well in the first few matches. This has been confirmed by Cricket Australia. Pakistan’s Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, Basil Khan, and Rameez Rajah will commentate on the World Cup.
Former Indian captain Kapil Dev stated that decisions such as not playing against Pakistan are made under the government and cricket board’s policy. Several interesting features are expected in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026, including the participation of several veteran players in the competition.
In other news, the Inspector General (IG) of Islamabad, along with Alama Basharat Hussain Ammi, stated that the martyrs in the Islamabad bombing include the IG’s cousin. Thomas Dine stated that a bilateral agreement with only one nuclear power is not feasible, as China’s nuclear arsenal lacks transparency, control systems, and announcements. The Sindh government has canceled the cultural night music program to express solidarity with the martyrs of the Islamabad bombing.
