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PSL fails to match IPL's grandeur again, new franchises get bid less than combined salary of Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer

January 9, 2026

The Pakistan Super League (PSL) continues to struggle to match the financial and brand appeal of the Indian Premier League (IPL), as seen in the recent franchise bids that fell short of high-profile players' salaries. Despite the PSL's efforts, it remains significantly behind the IPL in terms of investment and overall grandeur.

PSL fails to match IPL's grandeur again, new franchises get bid less than combined salary of Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer

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PSL franchises received bids lower than the combined salary of Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer.
The IPL is recognized as the leading T20 league, overshadowing other competitions.
Franchise bidding indicates a financial disparity between PSL and IPL.
Efforts to elevate PSL's status have not yet yielded results comparable to IPL.

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PSL fails to match IPL's grandeur again, new franchises get bid less than combined salary of Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer

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