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PCB receives 12 bids for two new PSL teams
LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has received 12 bids for the two new Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchises, within the stipulated deadline, the cricket board announced on Wednesday.
The PCB, in a statement, said it received an “exceptional and encouraging response” to the tender issued for the sale of two new PSL teams as 12 parties formally submitted their bids.
The cricket board shared that investors from the United States of America (USA), Australia, Canada, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Pakistan expressed their interest in acquiring the franchises up for sale, depicting the marquee league’s global popularity and commercial appeal.
The PCB further announced that the “results” of the initial phase of the bidding process will be announced on December 27, which will determine the parties technically qualified to purchase the two new teams through an open auction, set to be held on January 8.
“The results of this phase of the bidding process will be announced on 27 December. In the next stage, technically qualified bidders will be given the opportunity to purchase the two new teams through an open competition bidding process,” the statement continued.
“This stage will be held on 8 January at the Islamabad Convention Centre. The Pakistan Cricket Board is committed to completing this process in a transparent and competitive manner in line with international standards, to ensure the continued expansion and growth of the Pakistan Super League.”
It is pertinent to mention that the PSL, which began in 2016 with five franchises and later expanded to six sides in 2018, is set for further expansion with the addition of two new teams from its upcoming 11th edition, set to be played next year.
With the upcoming additions, the PSL will undergo its first major restructuring in seven years, bringing the total number of franchises to eight.
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Chaos ensues at UNC-Duke game after fans storm court too early, evacuate for final 0.4 seconds
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Chapel Hill was buzzing just a bit too early Saturday night.
The 14th-ranked Tar Heels hit a 3-pointer in the closing seconds that everyone thought was a walk-off buzzer-beater over No. 4 Duke.
In their defense, the horn sounded, and the clock showed zeroes, so legions of Tar Heel blue stormed the court. Seth Trimble even did Stephen Curry’s “go to sleep” celebration after hitting nothing but net.
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North Carolina Tar Heels fans storm the floor after a win against the Duke Blue Devils at Dean E. Smith Center Feb. 7, 2026, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
However, officials reviewed the replay and decided to put 0.4 seconds back on the clock.
Hundreds of fans then had to clear the court, which had to be wiped down after food and drinks spilled everywhere.
Thankfully for them, the original court storm was not a jinx. Duke couldn’t handle the inbound pass, sealing a 71-68 victory for North Carolina.
It was UNC’s largest comeback win over Duke since 2001 after trailing by 13 points. The Tar Heels went on a 9-0 run over the final 2:25 and did not lead at any point until the final score.

North Carolina Tar Heels guard Seth Trimble celebrates after defeating Duke at Dean E. Smith Center. (Bob Donnan/Imagn Images)
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House of Pain’s classic “Jump Around” then played over the loudspeaker after the second court storm, and the place continued to go berserk.
For what it’s worth, UNC will be fined at least $50,000 for breaking ACC court-storming rules. The $50,000 fine is for a first offense, and that amount doubles after a school’s second. Technically, fans stormed the court twice.
It was UNC’s first win over Duke since March 9, 2024, after Duke swept all three games last year, including the ACC tournament. The loss was just the second of Duke’s season, while UNC improved to 19-4.

Seth Trimble of the North Carolina Tar Heels reacts after making the game-winning shot against the Duke Blue Devils at Dean E. Smith Center Feb. 7, 2026, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
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Their next meeting will be at Cameron Indoor Stadium March 7.
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PSL 11: Hyderabad team unveiled amid cricketing fanfare, celebrity turnout
HYDERABAD: The official name and logo of the seventh Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise were unveiled on Saturday at a star-studded ceremony at Niaz Stadium, marking the team’s formal entry into the tournament.
The franchise, which was acquired by FKS Group for staggering Rs 1.75 billion at the historic auction at the Jinnah Convention Centre in Islamabad last month, has now been named ‘Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen’.
Besides the nomenclature, the logo of the team was also unveiled during the ceremony and was shared on the franchise’s official social media handles.
“The pitch has a new ruler. The game has a new power. Presenting the Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen,” the caption read. “Let our [PSL] reign begin.”
The development came the following day, the franchise announced signing five players, including Pakistan’s Saim Ayub and Marnus Labuschagne, leading into the historic players auction, scheduled to be held on February 11.
The Houston Kingsmen roped in Ayub for Rs126 million in the Platinum category, followed by Usman for Rs46.2 million in the Diamond, while Maaz and Akif were signed for Rs35 million and Rs19.6 million in the Emerging and Gold categories, respectively.
Labuschagne, on the other hand, joined Hyderabad as a direct signing for an undisclosed amount.
For the unversed, the franchise has also strengthened its coaching panel ahead of the historic edition by bringing in high-profile international names.
Former Pakistan red-ball head coach and Australian all-rounder Jason Gillespie will lead as head coach, with Grant Bradburn joining as fielding coach, Craig White as assistant coach, Hanif Malik as batting coach and Zac Martin taking charge of strength and conditioning.
The eleventh edition of the PSL will see a historic change as the traditional player draft has been replaced by a player auction, while the league itself expands to eight teams for the first time.
This expansion marks a significant milestone in PSL history, following the entry of Multan Sultans in Season 3, which increased the number of teams from five to six.
With the addition of Hyderabad and Sialkot, the league will now feature eight competing teams.
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