Comilla Victorians owner Nafisa Kamal wants to own PSL franchise as PCB plans expansion
Nafisa Kamal, who owns a franchise Comilla Victorians in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), is interested in expanding their business by acquiring a Pakistan Super League (PSL) team.
This has raised concerns among the owners of the current teams, who fear a decline in their profit margins. However, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has assured them it will take responsibility if any franchise suffers losses.
The PSL is one of the most popular T20 leagues in the world, and it has been growing steadily since its inception in 2015. PSL has served as a launching pad for emerging Pakistani talent to exhibit their skills, and it also attracts some of the biggest names in international cricket.
The PSL has also played a significant role in bringing back international cricket to Pakistan after a gap of several years.
The PCB has been planning to add two new franchises to the PSL for some time now, with the aim of making the league more competitive and increasing its popularity. While the exact date of the two teams’ debut is yet unknown, it is anticipated that the tenth iteration of the competition would be considered the ideal time to introduce two extra teams to the fray.
Javed Afridi, the owner of the Peshawar Zalmi, has previously disclosed that Sialkot and Faisalabad will be the home cities of the two new PSL teams. However, the PCB has not yet officially confirmed this. The addition of two new teams to the PSL is expected to bring more excitement to the league and attract a larger audience.
Concerns of current franchise owners
The current franchise owners, however, are not entirely pleased with the idea of adding new teams. They believe that the introduction of new teams will dilute their profit margins and reduce the value of their franchises. The PCB has assured them that it will take responsibility for any losses suffered by the new franchises, but the current owners are still apprehensive.
The PSL franchises operate under a revenue-sharing model, which means that a percentage of the league’s revenue is distributed among the teams. The addition of new franchises could potentially reduce the share of revenue received by the current teams. The current franchise owners have also expressed concerns about the dilution of talent in the league and the impact it could have on the quality of the competition.
The PCB, however, is determined to add two new franchises to the PSL and has been in talks with potential investors. The board believes that the expansion will not only make the league more competitive but also increase its revenue. The addition of two new franchises will bring in more sponsors, advertisers, and broadcasters, which will benefit all the teams in the league.
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The PSL has been a massive success since its inception, and the addition of two new teams is expected to take the league to new heights. While the current franchise owners have expressed concerns about the expansion, the PCB is confident that it will be beneficial for everyone involved. The board has promised to support the new franchises and ensure that they do not suffer any losses.
The PSL has already established itself as one of the premier T20 leagues in the world, and the addition of new teams will only enhance its reputation. The PSL has played a crucial role in the revival of international cricket in Pakistan, and it is hoped that the league will continue to grow in the coming years.
