An un-dated image of former Multan Sultans’ proprietor Ali Tareen. — Fb/AliKhanTareenOfficial
ISLAMABAD: Ali Tareen has determined not to participate within the Pakistan Tremendous League’s upcoming franchise public sale, opting out because the event strikes towards a serious growth with eight groups and 10 certified bidders set to take part within the course of.
Tareen shared his resolution on the X, reflecting on his journey with the Multan Sultans and his deep connection to South Punjab.
“After careful consideration, my family and I have decided not to participate in today’s PSL franchise auction,” Tareen wrote.
He emphasised that his involvement with the Multan Sultans was about extra than simply proudly owning a cricket staff.
“Our time with Multan Sultans was never just about owning a cricket team. It was about South Punjab. About giving a voice to a region that had been overlooked for too long. That’s what drove everything we built,” he stated.
Wanting forward, Tareen indicated that any potential return to the PSL would stay tied to his ardour for South Punjab.
“If I come back to PSL, it has to be for the same reason. South Punjab is where my heart is. It is home. This year, I’ll be in the stands, cheering for the players and celebrating with the fans. And when the Multan team is being sold, we’ll be ready,” he said.
He concluded by wishing luck to potential staff homeowners on the public sale.
“Wishing all the bidders the best. May the most outspoken owner win,” he stated.
In the meantime, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) introduced that it’s going to take short-term management of the Multan Sultans franchise for the eleventh version of the PSL, scheduled to be held between March and Might.
PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi confirmed throughout a media convention that the board would function the franchise for one season earlier than initiating the public sale course of following PSL 11.
“Multan Sultans will be operated by the PCB this year. Once the PSL concludes, we will carry out the auction process and put the franchise up for sale. However, for this season, the board will run the Sultans,” Naqvi stated.
He added that an interim administration construction could be applied quickly.
“For this purpose, we will appoint an acting head within the next eight to ten days who will oversee the team. A professional cricketer will be brought in to manage Multan Sultans for this season,” he stated.
