The idea to conduct league in three different phases is being considered due to difficulties in attracting foreign players to the country.
PCB sources have told PTI that the Board has been advised by one of the companies interested in launching the league, to first launch a club level T20 premier league in Lahore with top eight clubs of the country invited for the competition.
"The difference will be that associate member countries of the International Cricket Council are being approached to allow their players to play for these clubs as overseas signings," the source said.
He said players from Holland, Ireland, Afghanistan, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Hong Kong, Scotland, Bangladesh etc will be invited for the first phase.
"In the second phase the board will basically use its national T20 championship and invite better known foreign players to turn out for the regional associations. While in the third phase which is not likely to be held before next year the concept of franchises on lines of the IPL and BPL will be launched," the source said.
Meanwhile, the highest base price offer for foreign players made during presentations by different companies was USD 150,000.
"The good news for the Board is that a leading group from Emirates which is into construction and other businesses has shown its willingness to title sponsor the entire project and also buy a franchise," said one source.
He said it will be in the third phase that proper bidding process will be organised for high profile foreign players and franchises will be sold out to highest bidders.
"It is in the third phase that even local players will be bid for along with the overseas players." More
