Pakistan Cricket Board has opened the direct player signing window for all eight franchises for 12th edition of the Pakistan Super League.

Under the new policy, each franchise can sign one marquee player by the 23rd of next month.

The main player auction will take place on 23rd January next year.

Meanwhile, the twelfth edition of the PSL will run from March 18 to May 2 next year, featuring 44 matches across five to six venues.