Multan Sultan’s owner Ali Tareen release video message about PCB’s legal notice
Lahore (info desk) Ali Tareen, the owner of Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise Multan Sultans, has torn up a legal notice from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
In a video message released on social media about PSL Ali Tareen said that the PSL management has sent him a legal notice demanding that he withdraw his critical statements and apologize.
He said that if I do not apologize, I have been threatened with terminating the franchise agreement and blacklisting me, but I will not remain silent. Ali Tareen said that he loves the PSL and this league belongs to the whole of Pakistan. He is ready to sit together to resolve the problems, but I have not been contacted in this regard till date.
It should be remembered that the PCB had issued a notice to Multan Sultans for violating the agreement and running a campaign to damage the reputation of the PSL. Sources said that if the franchise did not respond satisfactorily to the notice, the agreement would be cancelled and the franchise owners would also face being blacklisted.
This news highlights not only a conflict between a PSL franchise owner and the PCB, but also raises serious questions about transparency and governance within the Pakistan Super League. Ali Tareen’s act of tearing up the legal notice was an emotional and bold reaction, reflecting a deep lack of trust between PSL franchises and the PCB. He made it clear that he loves the league and wants to resolve issues yet claims that no proper communication was ever made with him by the PCB.
If it is true that the PCB approached this matter with only legal pressure instead of open dialogue, it reflects a weak strategy. On the other hand, PCB does have the right to protect the league’s image and issue a notice but such matters should ideally be resolved privately rather than on social media.
This incident proves that the success of PSL is not just about what happens on the field its true strength will be tested through the maturity of its administration and its ability to maintain strong, respectful relationships with franchise owners.
This situation highlights a serious communication gap within the Pakistan Super League’s management. Ali Tareen’s response shows that he deeply cares for PSL and wants its betterment rather than creating any controversy. The fact that he openly tore the legal notice from the PCB proves his frustration not with the league but with the way the matter was handled.
Ali Tareen rightfully pointed out that despite his willingness to sit down and resolve issues, no one from the PCB ever contacted him directly. Instead of holding an open discussion, sending a legal notice was an aggressive step that could have been avoided. His stance is clear: PSL belongs to the people of Pakistan, and silencing constructive criticism is not the right solution.
Ali’s passion for the league and his commitment to transparency should be appreciated, not punished. He is not against PSL but he is fighting for its improvement. Strong voices like his can help the league grow stronger if the PCB chooses cooperation over confrontation.
