HBL PSL 10: Franchises in ‘dispute’ over signing top players

New PCB CEO Salman Naseer has started a series of online meetings to ensure his presence and smooth planning. The player draft is scheduled for January 11. The PCB aims to invite star players who are not sold in the Indian Premier League (IPL) to participate in the HBL PSL. However, concerns remain over the league’s salary structure, which caps player salaries at $200,000.. Both the PCB and some franchises fear that the limit could prevent top-level international stars from joining the league. The PCB is now considering allowing teams to negotiate with players’ agents. Direct.Sources reveal that a number of agents have already reached out to franchisees, inquiring about potential deals. However, some teams are opposed to bypassing the draftAnd insists that all major players should be part of it. If direct negotiations proceed, they may lead to disputes between franchisees. For example, if one team offers a player $400,000 and the other bids $500,000, the player is likely to choose the higher offer. This could lead to dissatisfaction among players drafted under the $200,000 cap, including Pakistani stars. David served international stars like Warner, Kane Williamson, Steve Smith, and Jonny Bairstow. PCB’s manager of player acquisition, Shoaib Khalid, resigned due to academic reasons but has since agreed to work part-time. Khalid has reportedly contacted several star players including Warner. Gauge their interest in the league. Striking a delicate balance between the PCB and the franchises