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HBL PSL puts player development in the spotlight

A new franchise award includes a role for fan voting.

Beyond the Score · AI-assisted editorial summary
Published here: 7 October 2026 · Source date: 18 September 2026

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An HBL PSL announcement dated 18 September sets out a US$200,000 award for franchise cricket-development work. Evidence assessed by a committee accounts for 80% of the final score, with fans contributing the remaining 20%. The inaugural assessment covers work from seasons three through eleven.

Our perspective

Development is a longer-term measure than a league table. Opportunities outside the tournament and support for emerging players are useful questions for fans to ask.

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