The Pakistan Super League has announced a major rule change for the 2026 season, adopting the IPL-style 18-year-old eligibility rule. In a significant move ahead of this season, the league has expanded to an eight-team format with the introduction of two new teams. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has also declared that the 2026 season will feature a player auction for the first time in the league's history. “In a historic move after a decade of success, the HBL Pakistan Super League (HBL PSL 11) will transition to a Player Auction Model, replacing the traditional Player Draft system. Also read| 'Individuals allowed...': Sunil Gavaskar tears into 'villains' after New Zealand secure first-ever ODI series win in India

Source: dna January 19, 2026 13:03 UTC