PCB grants PSL full autonomy, increases domestic cricket budget to Rs 4 billion
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 1:40 PM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has granted the Pakistan Super League (PSL) full administrative and financial autonomy following a meeting on June 29, 2026. Alongside this governance change, the domestic cricket budget has been increased by Rs 1 billion, bringing the total to Rs 4 billion. Player remuneration for the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy has tripled, and separate funding is set for women's tournaments. The board allocated Rs 6.7 billion for stadium upgrades and infrastructure development. This restructuring marks a significant change for PSL, which had been managed directly by the PCB since its establishment in 2016.
- •PSL receives full financial and administrative autonomy from PCB
- •Domestic cricket budget increased to Rs 4 billion
- •Match fees for Quaid-e-Azam Trophy players more than triple
- •Dedicated funding announced for women's cricket tournaments
- •Rs 6.7 billion allocated for stadium upgrades and infrastructure
- 1:40 PMYahoo Sports — PSL to operate independently after PCB approval; domestic cricket budget rises to Rs 4 billion
"Pakistan Cricket Board has granted the Pakistan Super League full administrative and financial autonomy, a significant governance shift. Domestic cricket sees a Rs1 billion budget increase, with player match fees for the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy more than tripling. Central contracts are revised, and women's cricket receives dedicated tournament funding. Furthermore, Rs6. 7 billion is allocated for stadium upgrades and infrastructure development.
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