PSL X Franchises Cash In Big – Earnings Revealed from Central Pool
PSL X Earnings Exposed: How Franchises Profited from Central Pool Windfall Amid Lingering Challenges
The Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) assertion that PSL X was the biggest and best season in the history of Pakistan’s premier T20 tournament is once again facing scrutiny as detailed financial figures from the event emerge.
While the tenth edition of the Pakistan Super League proved to be a financial win for most franchises, familiar challenges persisted behind the scenes.
Senior sports journalist Saleem Khaliq reports that each franchise is set to receive approximately Rs. 97 crore (Rs. 970 million) from the central revenue pool. This pool comprises income generated through broadcasting rights, sponsorship deals, and other league-wide agreements, excluding individual franchise commercial partnerships.
However, this substantial payout does not cover significant expenditures such as player salaries, travel costs, and accommodation. After these deductions, the majority of teams are projected to remain profitable—except for Multan Sultans. The bottom-placed franchise reportedly pays over Rs. 1 billion annually in fees, placing it on track for losses once again this season. These financial strains have heightened tensions between Multan Sultans’ owner Ali Tareen and the PCB.
The board conducted a two-day consultation with all stakeholders earlier this month to discuss PSL X’s finances, but the full details have yet to be publicly disclosed. Delays in final account submissions by some teams have contributed to postponed player payments. Sources reveal that players are still awaiting the release of the remaining 30% of their PSL X salaries.
As PSL prepares to negotiate new contracts with franchises, broadcasters, and other partners for the next decade, the financial outcomes of PSL X will likely influence these crucial discussions.
For now, while most franchises have profited from PSL X, ongoing payment delays and unclear financial management raise concerns. Although the league’s popularity continues to soar, better governance may be essential to sustain its growth trajectory.
