February 11, 2026

Pakistan Super League 11 Player Auction Kicks Off in Lahore with Big Bids on Fast Bowlers

The first-ever PSL 11 player auction started in Lahore with top bids on fast bowlers and all-rounders. Hyderabad Houstan Kingsmen bought Muhammad Ali at Rs21.5m, while Lahore Qalandars retained Haris Rauf for Rs76m. Karachi Kings secured David Warner for Rs79m. The new auction system replaces the draft in Pakistan's premier cricket league.

February 11, 2026

PSL 11 Player Auction Starts in Lahore with Big Bids and New Rules

The first-ever player auction for PSL 11 is underway in Lahore. Islamabad United buys Faheem Ashraf for Rs85m. The league shifts from draft to auction with eight teams ready to battle it out.

February 11, 2026

Family of Migrant Worker Who Died at Saudi World Cup Construction Site Still Waits for Compensation

Nearly a year after Mohammad Arshad died building a World Cup stadium in Saudi Arabia, his family awaits promised compensation and benefits amid slow bureaucracy.

February 11, 2026

UAE Grants Corporate Tax Exemption to Non-Commercial Sports Bodies

The UAE Ministry of Finance exempts non-commercial sports organisations from corporate tax. This move aims to boost sports growth, attract global bodies, and support the national economy.

February 11, 2026

Pakistan Agrees to Play India in T20 World Cup After Government Clearance

Pakistan's government has allowed its cricket team to face India in the T20 World Cup, ending a standoff that threatened the tournament's finances and cricket relations.