Central revenue payments confirmed, but teams still need to pay operational costs
Each franchise in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) is set to receive approximately Rs 970 million from the central revenue pool for Season 10, according to a report by Cricket Pakistan’s Saleem Khaliq. However, this amount will be subject to various deductions, and actual profits will vary across teams.
While the Rs 970 million figure matches the earnings distributed after Season 9, it does not account for player salaries, travel, accommodation, and other operational costs and although most teams are expected to end the season in the black, not all will come out ahead.
The Multan Sultans, which pays the league’s highest franchise fee—reportedly over Rs 1 billion—is once again expected to record a financial loss. Final accounts are still under review, and the numbers may shift slightly once all adjustments are made.
Player payments structured by policy and contract
According to the policy, 70% of player payments are made during the tournament, with the remaining 30% disbursed after franchises submit final account sheets. These documents include details such as hotel and travel costs as well as player availability and performance.
According to contracts, players who miss matches due to injury receive 50% of their fee, while those who remain unselected receive 20%. However, these clauses are not enforced uniformly across all teams—some franchises choose to forgo such deductions entirely.
Additionally, teams often implement unique internal bonus policies. Some distribute individual awards, such as “Man of the Match,” across the entire squad, while others offer custom incentives based on internal performance metrics.
Although the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) handles all player payments directly, the final 30% has been delayed due to late submission of account sheets by some franchises. The board expects to complete the remaining payments in the coming days.
Big questions loom ahead of PSL Season 11
Looking ahead, several issues remain unresolved ahead of PSL Season 11. These include decisions around new media rights, sponsorship deals, revised franchise fees, and the possible addition of two new franchises. As of now, the PCB has not announced the schedule window for the upcoming season.
