Did Dancer Mehak Malik Buy a PSL Franchise? Social Media Claims Proven False

Lahore: Social media has been buzzing with claims that well-known transgender dancer and TikToker **Mehak Malik** has purchased a new **Faisalabad franchise** in the Pakistan Super League (PSL).

The news quickly went viral, with users congratulating what they believed would be the first transgender owner of a PSL team. Some posts even claimed that Mehak Malik bought the franchise for **Rs 3 billion**.

However, **no official confirmation** has been issued. Neither the Pakistan Super League (PSL) nor the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has released any statement regarding Mehak Malik purchasing a franchise.

According to available information, these reports appear to be **unverified social media rumours** with **no credible source** backing them.

The actual situation is that **PSL 11** will feature **two new teams**, increasing the total number from 6 to **8 teams** for the 2026 season. The auction for new franchises is scheduled for **January 6, 2026**, where successful bidders will choose their team city and name from a shortlist of six cities — including **Faisalabad**.

As of now, **no new franchise owner has been finalized**, and claims about Mehak Malik purchasing a team remain **unconfirmed and speculative**.