Pakistan, Jan. 9 -- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the addition of new PSL teams will boost grassroots cricket and foreign investment. He met representatives of the winning firms in Islamabad. He called the league's expansion a major milestone for Pakistan cricket.

The prime minister congratulated the owners of the Sialkot and Hyderabad franchises. He said the new teams would raise the PSL's popularity and competitiveness. Moreover, he described the expansion as a positive change for fans and players.

He praised PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi and the board's management for a transparent bidding process. The prime minister noted the auction was broadcast live on television. As a result, he said it showed strong governance in Pakistan's s...