Multan Sultans’ PSL future has been thrown into uncertainty after the PCB reportedly refused to offer the franchise a renewal of ownership rights, even though all other PSL teams received fresh 10-year renewal offers.
PCB Renews All Franchises—Except Multan
Sources confirm that the PCB issued renewal offers to all “compliant PSL franchises”, along with updated franchise valuations and increased annual fees.
However, Multan Sultans were the only team excluded.
A team representative told ESPNcricinfo they were invited to operational meetings for PSL 2025 but were not included in any financial or valuation discussions — a clear sign that the board was moving in a different direction.
Months of Tension Behind the Decision
The situation follows months of clashes between owner Ali Tareen and the PSL administration.
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Tareen publicly accused the PSL of lacking transparency.
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The relationship deteriorated further when the PSL threatened to blacklist him.
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In response, Tareen released a sarcastic “apology” video, tearing up the PCB notice.
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PCB later stated that Multan did not meet compliance requirements.
Now, as renewal time arrives, the consequences are becoming visible.
Franchises Given 10 Days to Decide
Teams that received renewal offers have 10 days to accept new terms.
The updated valuation model increases annual franchise fees by at least 25%, and in some cases more.
What Happens to Multan Now?
With no renewal offer issued, Multan Sultans face major uncertainty:
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Will negotiations reopen?
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Will the team be put up for new bidders?
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Will ownership completely change hands?
For now, Multan’s PSL future hangs in the balance, making this one of the most dramatic off-field developments in PSL history.
