IPL vs PSL – PSL Becomes First Choice of Big Players
A new report shows the IPL’s valuation has dropped by 20 percent in one year, falling from 12 billion dollars to 9.6 billion. Analysts link this decline to growing regional tensions, loss of investor confidence, the crackdown on betting apps in India and dissatisfaction among international players over how they are treated by franchises.
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Cricket expert Fawad Mustafa said the market has changed. Viewers now have many leagues to watch and competitive, close matches matter more than star value. He added that IPL’s long season, weak planning and dependence on gambling-related revenue have hurt the league. With betting platforms banned in India, a major financial pillar collapsed.
Mustafa said players who spent years in IPL are now turning to PSL, which has maintained stability and remains the second-best league globally. He said PSL must use this moment wisely by improving planning, strengthening its unique identity and proving its own financial strength as two new teams join the league.
He said IPL must review its structure, shorten its season and adjust to the new global cricket market where Middle Eastern leagues are rising and viewer attention is spread across many tournaments.
