The Pakistan Super League (PSL) will coincide with the Indian Premier League (IPL) schedule for the second consecutive season, with the PCB confirming that the 11th edition of the T20 tournament will run from March 26 to May 3.

The announcement was made by PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi during the PSL roadshow in New York on Sunday (December 14). Traditionally, the PSL is held in the February-March window, but the T20 World Cup will be played in those months next year.

Naqvi acknowledged that the scheduling clash would necessitate adjustments to Pakistan’s international commitments.

“Any international commitments of the Pakistan team during this window will be readjusted,” Naqvi said, pointing specifically to Pakistan’s proposed tour of Bangladesh.

The tour, scheduled for March–April, includes two Tests, three ODIs and three T20 Internationals, and will now be reshuffled to accommodate the league. Last season, the PSL was also organized in the March–May window, mainly due to Pakistan hosting the Champions Trophy.

For its first nine editions, the PSL was stage in February–March, a slot that suited both international scheduling and player availability. But that window has been taken over by the ICC events for the last couple of years, leaving the PCB with limited flexibility.

During the roadshow in New York, Naqvi also revealed that the auction for two new PSL franchises will take place on January 8, hinting at the league’s expansion even as it faces calendar challenges.

(With TOI Iputs)