Social media users have widely shared posts alleging that Mehak Malik has acquired ownership rights of new PSL team, with some calling it a landmark moment for gender inclusion in sports
ISLAMABAD: (UrduPoint/Pakistan Point News-Nov 28th, 2025) The reports circulating on Pakistani social media claiming that transgender dancer and TikTok personality Mehak Malik has purchased the upcoming Faisalabad franchise of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) are unfounded as no official confirmation has been issued by the Pakistan cricket Board (PCB) or PSL management.
Over the past several days, social media users have widely shared posts alleging that Mehak Malik has acquired ownership rights of the new PSL team, with some calling it a landmark moment for gender inclusion in sports. Several accounts suggested that she intended to bring her “popularity among youth” to the franchise and that PSL officials were supportive of the move.
However, a fact-check shows that these claims are based solely on online rumours, with no credible source or institutional verification. PSL has issued no official announcement, and the PCB has also neither confirmed nor denied the reports.
The PCB recently confirmed that two new teams will be added in PSL 11, increasing the total number of franchises from six to eight for the 2026 season. The board announced that the auction for the new franchises is scheduled for 6 January 2026.
Under the expansion plan, bidders will choose from a shortlist of six cities: Faisalabad, Rawalpindi, Hyderabad, Sialkot, Muzaffarabad, and Gilgit. The Names and owners of the new teams will be finalised only after the auction.
Claims about Mehak Malik purchasing a PSL franchise are unverified.
Neither PSL nor PCB has issued any statement confirming her involvement.
The current social media posts circulating the claim appear to be speculative and not based on official information.
The fans have been advised to rely on PCB and PSL’s official platforms for accurate updates regarding franchise ownership and league expansion.
