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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise owners are considering holding the 12th edition of the league in January 2027, but no final decision has been taken yet.
with the PSL Governing Council also discussing the matter during its meeting in London
A January window could create challenges in securing the availability of foreign players, as several countries are scheduled to play international series during the period while other T20 leagues may also be underway.
Weather conditions could also pose difficulties, particularly in Punjab, where severe cold and fog during January and February can affect match operations and travel. These factors will therefore be considered while preparing the schedule.
The PCB and franchises are also considering
The PCB and franchises are also considering an additional tournament during the middle of the year, apart from the regular PSL season. The proposal is aimed at creating additional revenue opportunities for franchises and broadcasters.
The final dates and complete schedule for PSL 12 will be decided after consultations among the PCB, franchises, and other stakeholders. The proposal to hold the tournament in January 2027 is not yet final.
Pakistan are scheduled to play home series against Sri Lanka and England in October and November, followed by a two-Test series against New Zealand in March.
The New Zealand series will also be Pakistan’s
The New Zealand series will also be Pakistan’s final Test assignment of the current World Test Championship cycle.
With this international schedule, the period from mid-November to March is being considered as a possible window for the next PSL edition.
The first nine PSL editions were generally held in February and March. However, the league schedule was shifted in the past two seasons because of a busy international cricket calendar.
In 2025, the PSL was moved to April-May
In 2025, the PSL was moved to April-May because of the ICC Champions Trophy, while this year it was also held during April-May because of the T20 World Cup.
As a result, the PSL overlapped with the Indian Premier League during the same period.
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