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Multan Sultans Owner Warns PSL of Impending Legal Battle Over Franchise Renewal
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The operational stability of the Pakistan Super League PSLis currently under threat as one of its prominent franchises, Multan Sultans, openly warns of legal proceedings against the league management and the Pakistan Cricket Board PCB
Ali Khan Tareen, the outspoken owner of the Multan Sultans, took to social media on Wednesday, November 19, to express his frustration over the PCB‘s apparent refusal to engage in communication regarding the renewal of his team’s contract.
The Ghosting Allegation
Tareen claims that while the franchise agreements for the league’s five other existing teams are reportedly being finalized, the Multan Sultans ownership has been left in the dark.
“If this ghosting continues we will have no choice but to take legal action. Which is the absolute last thing we want to do. This entire situation is so unnecessary and could have easily been solved over tea and biscuits,” Tareen stated, attributing the stalemate to “fragile egos.”
He detailed his attempts to reach the PSL management: “Over the past month we have sent multiple emails to the PSL management, asking for our valuation and renewal letter which every other team has already received). But there has been no response. No response to our legal letter, no response to my letter to the Chairman.”
Tareen asserts that the lack of engagement is forcing him to handle the dispute publicly, as the management refuses to communicate behind closed doors.
PCB’s Position and Potential Termination
This is not the first time Tareen has clashed publicly with the board; he was previously involved in a controversy for tearing down a notice demanding a public apology. The Multan Sultans owner has been a consistent critic of the league’s “unprofessional” operational style.
Despite Tareen’s complaints, the recently issued a release confirming progress on the financial aspects of the league:
“The has announced the completion of the independent valuation process for the franchises and other commercial assets. Following the conclusion of this exercise, renewal offer letters reflecting the new franchise fees for the next 10 years have been formally shared with all compliant Franchises…”
Sources suggest that the PCB may be considering the termination of Tareen’s contract due to breach of the PSL code of conduct resulting from his public outbursts.
The league, which currently features teams from Peshawar, Islamabad, Lahore, Quetta, Karachi, and Multan, may now face internal litigation as it simultaneously explores plans for expansion to eight teams, with potential new franchises in cities like Hyderabad, Sialkot, and Rawalpindi.
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