Lahore
\nLahore Qalandars will face debutants Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen in opening match on March 26
\nThe Pakistan Super League has formally unveiled the official logo for its 11th edition, marking the beginning of preparations for the highly anticipated season.
\nThe league\u2019s official X account released the new branding, which creatively features the Urdu word for eleven, prominently incorporating the numeral \u201c11\u201d into its design.
\nThe new logo drop comes as preparations finalise for a historic season, which is scheduled to get underway on March 26 at Lahore\u2019s iconic Gaddafi Stadium. This year\u2019s tournament will see the league expand to eight teams for the first time.
\nIn the opening fixture, defending champions Lahore Qalandars are set to take on tournament debutants Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen. The match will be preceded by a colourful opening ceremony in Lahore .
\nIn a significant development just weeks before the tournament, the franchise initially operating as Sialkot Stallionz has been officially rebranded as Multan Sultans.
\nThe change follows a strategic partnership and majority takeover by CD Ventures, with Gohar Shah appointed as the new CEO.
\nThe rebranding, approved by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), has increased the franchise\u2019s valuation from Rs 1.85 billion to Rs 2 billion and marks the return of a team representing South Punjab.
\nPSL Chief Executive Officer Salman Naseer confirmed the opening match details while addressing the media, alongside franchise representatives.
\nHe noted that the first leg of the tournament will be heavily centred in Lahore, with the full schedule expected to be released shortly.
\nDiscussions are also ongoing regarding the potential expansion of the league\u2019s footprint.
\nNaseer addressed speculation about hosting a match overseas to engage the Pakistani diaspora, stating that the matter is under active consideration as the PSL aims to solidify its status as a global league.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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