Given that one of the current franchises is threatening to challenge the league’s management, the Pakistan Super League (PSL) may face legal issues. Multan Sultans owner Ali Khan Tareen has publicly threatened to file a lawsuit against the Pakistan Cricket Board and the PSL, saying he will have no other option.
“Legal action will be our only option if this ghosting persists. This is the last thing we want to do at all. All of this is needless, and it could have been resolved over tea and cookies. However, weak egos complicate easy tasks. In a social media post on Wednesday, November 19, Tareen stated, “Let’s hope better sense prevails, but it is not looking likely.”
It may be remembered that Tareen caused a stir when he publicly tore down a PCB sign requesting an apology from him. He frequently criticises the PSL and PCB management for their “unprofessional” league management practices.
Tareen’s most recent attack was sparked by the PCB’s alleged refusal to extend his franchise contract, even though the league’s five other teams’ contracts are supposedly being extended. We may share this information ourselves as the PCB is refusing to connect with us.
“Every other team has already received our valuation and renewal letter, which we have requested via email several times in the previous month from the PSL management. However, there has been no reply. Our legal letter, our emails, and my letter to the Chairman all received no answer.
“Other franchise representatives have also questioned why Multan isn’t being considered for the renewal and assessment process. No answer, (sic),” Tareen posted on X (previously Twitter). “For those who are wondering why this is not being handled behind closed doors, it is simply because the PSL Management refuse to communicate with us,” Tareen added.
It’s possible that the PCB is violating its franchise deal with Multan Sultans by maintaining Tareen. The PSL management is contractually required to provide the owners with all information pertaining to the PSL, including Ernst & Young (EY) valuations and new agreement letters, according to those familiar with PSL operations, as Tareen’s current franchise agreement expires on December 31, 2025.
“The independent appraisal procedure for the PSL franchises and other commercial assets has been completed, according to the PCB.
The Multan Sultan franchise is in compliance because the franchise agreement has not been suspended or terminated. Given this, the Pakistan Super League Management has violated the law by failing to share EY findings and a new offer letter. More precisely, Multan Sultans contributed to the EY valuation exercise, which was funded by PSL funding.
The PCB announced in a recent statement that the renewal of current franchises has been completed. After this exercise, all Pakistan Super League franchises that complied were formally sent renewal offer letters that included the increased franchise costs for the upcoming ten years. They were asked to respond with their decision within the allotted period.
The Multan Sultans’ contract with him may be terminated by the PCB due to a violation of the PSL code of conduct. Not only does the PSL have teams in Multan, but it also has teams in Peshawar, Islamabad, Lahore, Quetta, and Karachi. The league has also been thinking about adding eight teams, and the cities that made the short list are Hyderabad, Sialkot, Faisalabad, and Rawalpindi.
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