Archive · 29 Dec 2025
PCB to Manage Multan Sultans in PSL 11
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will directly manage the Multan Sultans team in the next Pakistan Super League (PSL) season.
This decision comes after the previous owner, Ali Tareen, left the team due to disagreements with the PCB.
The board will appoint a committee led by a former cricketer to handle the team.
The Multan Sultans is the most expensive team in the league, paying $6.35 million annually.
The PCB also announced that Wasim Akram will be the brand ambassador for the PSL.
Meanwhile, there is a controversy over the T20 Asia Cup 2025 trophy.
India won the Asia Cup but refused to receive the trophy from PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi, who is also the ACC president.
Naqvi insists that India must send their captain to Dubai to receive the trophy.
Additionally, there have been tensions between the two countries over post-match gestures and player conduct, with Pakistan planning to lodge a formal complaint with the ICC.
PCB to directly manage Multan Sultans in PSL 11 due to time constraints and government regulations.
Committee headed by a former cricketer to be appointed to run the franchise.
Former owner Ali Tareen exited after disagreements with the PCB over contract renewal.
Multan Sultans is the most expensive team in the league, paying an annual fee of $6.35 million.
Wasim Akram appointed as the PSL's brand ambassador starting January 1.
- Who
- PCB (Pakistan Cricket Board), Multan Sultans, India, Pakistan
- What
- PCB to directly manage Multan Sultans franchise in PSL 11; T20 Asia Cup 2025 trophy controversy
- When
- Upcoming PSL season, with committee formation after team auction; Asia Cup final earlier this year
- Where
- Pakistan, Dubai
- Why
- Time constraints and government regulations, following the exit of former owner Ali Tareen; Diplomatic tensions and protocol adherence
India
Pakistan
Trophy Presentation
India
India declined to receive the trophy from Mohsin Naqvi, citing diplomatic tensions and a recent terror attack.
Pakistan
Pakistan insists that India must send their captain to Dubai to receive the trophy from Naqvi, adhering to protocol.
Post-Match Gestures
India
Indian players have refused to shake hands with Pakistani players in recent tournaments, including the Asia Cup, Women's World Cup, and Under-19 Asia Cup.
Pakistan
Pakistan has warned that if Indian players continue to refuse handshakes, they will respond in kind and not compromise on the matter.
Player Conduct
India
India has not publicly commented on the conduct of their Under-19 players during the Junior Asia Cup final.
Pakistan
Pakistan has criticized the conduct of Indian Under-19 players and plans to lodge a formal complaint with the ICC.
- Franchise
- Multan Sultans
- Season
- PSL 11
- Annual Fee
- $6.35 million
- Committee Head
- Former cricketer (to be appointed)
- New Teams Auction
- January 8
- Brand Ambassador
- Wasim Akram
- Trophy Location
- Asian Cricket Council (ACC) office in Dubai
- Asia Cup Final Result
- Pakistan won by 191 runs
