Amid tensions with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise Multan Sultans has proposed a series of governance and transparency reforms aimed at resolving differences and strengthening the league’s operational framework.
In a detailed statement, the franchise acknowledged recent tensions with the cricket board, including its owner, Ali Tareen, who tore up the PCB’s legal notice over the alleged breach of several clauses in the 10-year contract, but offered to restore trust and set up a professional system to take the tournament to the next level.
Tareen also reaffirmed his franchise’s commitment to the PSL in the letter to the cricket board, raising concerns about ad-hoc decision-making and limited managerial experience while calling for institutional processes and accountability.
The franchisee also included the letter he sent to the cricket board in his social media post, expressing his hope for a ‘new relationship’ with the PCB, based on cooperation and trust, by putting aside the grievances.
“Even though tearing up the post was quite satisfying, it’s time to move on,” Tareen wrote on X.
“In recognition of the PSL as a national asset, we put aside our grievances and seek a new relationship with the board based on transparency, cooperation and trust.
“To this end, I have written to the Chairman of the PCB, proposing four key reforms to strengthen the way the PSL is managed.
Meanwhile, the letter, sent by Multan Sultans, included four key reforms: franchise representation on PSL committees and working groups, structured recruitment for key PSL roles, a professional management structure and regular reporting to franchises.
