Several Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchises have reportedly asked the league’s management to introduce a player auction system instead of the traditional draft ahead of the upcoming season.
Citing franchise representatives, media reports have said that the current draft system often leaves teams without their preferred players, as rival franchises pick them earlier.
They believe an auction will create a fairer process and give teams more control over squad building. Karachi Kings, Islamabad United, and Quetta Gladiators have openly supported the auction model.
Franchises have also raised concerns over a lack of clarity on player recruitment rules. They have questioned how direct signings will work, how many players teams can sign directly, and who will finalise player categories.
Franchise officials have reportedly demanded transparency and involvement in these decisions.
However, PSL management has yet to respond to these queries.
Earlier, PCB successfully conducted a franchise team auction, which expanded the PSL.
The league completed its franchise auction on January 8, adding two new teams to the tournament.
The Kingsmen Group (FKS) acquired the seventh franchise Hyderabad for PKR 1.75 billion, while OZ Developers bought the eighth franchise Sialkot for a record PKR 1.85 billion.
The bidding took place at the Jinnah Convention Centre in Islamabad, with ten groups initially registered to participate, however, Ali Tareen Group withdrew just before the auction started, leaving nine groups to compete for the two franchises.