Legendary cricketer and commentator Waseem Akram was appointed as the President of the 11th addition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), franchise Sialkot Stallionz.Earlier, Kamil Khan, the owner of the Pakistan Super League team, unveiled the name and logo of the franchise, announcing it as "Sialkot Stallionz". OZ Developers had purchased the franchise for a whopping Rs1.85 billion during the auction held on January 8.

Since then, speculation had been rife that the team would be named Sialkot Stallionz. The franchise owner also expressed his excitement about joining Pakistan’s premier cricket league, saying: “Excited to be part of the Pakistan Super League journey.” National Cricket team coach Tim Paine, Chairperson Subeha Sultan, and co-owner Hamza Majeed were also present. PSL 11 will officially commence on March 26, 2026.

Faisalabad has been added venue for hosting the league’s matches, marking the city's return to the spotlight and further expanding the league's national footprint. The new franchise has been named after the former domestic team "Sialkot Stallions", which holds a special place in Pakistan's domestic cricket history. 

Between 2005 and 2012, the team won six National T20 Cup titles, including a world-record 25-match unbeaten streak, making them the most successful side in Pakistan’s domestic T20 history. The development came days after the Pakistan Cricket Board confirmed player auction mode for the first time in the league's history, replacing the traditional player draft system.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)