Two months after the conclusion of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 10, a controversy is brewing as several domestic and international players remain unpaid. According to a report by private media outlet Samaa News, approximately 30% of players’ payments are still pending, leading to growing frustration among the cricketing fraternity.
Players Still Await Final Payments
Despite the passage of a considerable amount of time since the tournament wrapped up, sources reveal that the PSL management has yet to clear final dues owed to players. These include top local cricketers as well as several international stars who took part in PSL 10 earlier this year.
The delayed payments have reportedly strained relationships between players and PSL organizers, with many players expressing disappointment over the lack of follow-through.
Franchises Also in the Loop
Franchise owners have repeatedly reached out to the PSL management to raise the issue and demand a timely resolution. While the management has acknowledged the delay, it has offered reassurances that the matter will be resolved within a week. However, similar promises in the past have failed to yield concrete results.
What’s the Payment Policy?
As per PSL’s standard policy, 70% of the player payments are made at the start of the tournament, while the remaining 30% is due within a month of its conclusion. Although the initial payments were made promptly, the remaining dues have now exceeded the deadline by several weeks, raising questions about administrative efficiency and financial transparency.
Impact on PSL’s Global Reputation
The PSL has grown into one of the most popular T20 leagues globally, but issues like delayed payments risk damaging its reputation among players, agents, and international cricket boards. A league that has managed to attract major global talent cannot afford to face credibility issues, especially at a time when competition among franchise leagues is more intense than ever.
Conclusion: Urgent Resolution Needed
For a league that prides itself on professionalism and international appeal, the delay in player payments is a serious setback. To maintain its integrity and future player participation, PSL authorities must act swiftly and transparently to resolve the issue and avoid such mismanagement in future editions.
