PCB likely to change Multan Sultans ownership. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is reportedly preparing to put the Multan Sultans franchise up for sale before the start of the 11th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). According to multiple sources close to the board’s decision-making process. The move marks a significant shift in plans by the PCB. When the previous ownership agreement expired on December 31, 2025. The board took over control of the franchise and initially intended to manage it for the 2026 season before considering a future auction.
However, buoyed by strong valuations from the recent sale of two new PSL teams the Hyderabad and Sialkot franchises. The PCB is now weighing an earlier sale of Multan Sultans to capitalize on the heightened investor interest. Sources suggest the PCB may announce an auction for the Multan Sultans franchise ahead of PSL 11. Which is scheduled to run from March 26 to May 3, 2026. This represents a change from the board’s initial strategy of waiting until after the season to sell the team.
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Although no official date has been confirmed. Insiders indicate that the board plans to issue an advertisement inviting qualified bidders in the coming days. And follow formal procedures similar to those used for soliciting buyers for the newly added franchises. The Multan Sultans joined the PSL as the sixth franchise. And were once among the most valuable teams in the league. However, their former owner Ali Tareen stepped away from ownership last month, citing reasons including disagreements with league management.
With the franchise now owner-less, the PCB currently holds operational control. The board’s decision to potentially expedite the sale comes at a time when interest from investors both local and international has increased. Following record-breaking bids for the league’s recent expansion teams. If the sale goes ahead before PSL 11, it would not only shape the future of the Multan Sultans brand. But could also signal a more dynamic approach by the PCB in managing and commercializing PSL franchises.