Multan Sultans Put Up for PSL 11 Auction

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) just said that the Multan Sultans team is going up for auction before the 11th season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), which kicks off on March 26, 2026. This is happening because the previous owner, Ali Tareen, decided not to renew his contract, so the team’s future was uncertain. At first, the PCB thought about running the Multan Sultans themselves for the next season. But, since a lot of people are interested in buying the team, and seeing how well the auctions went for the two new PSL teams—Hyderabad and Sialkot—the board figured they’d open up the bidding for the Sultans too. They’ve put out a call for bids, and anyone who wants to buy the team needs to send in their proposals by January 30, 2026. This is a great chance for investors to own a well-known PSL team that’s already done well.

Lots of Interest Makes PCB Auction Multan Sultans

The PCB changed its mind because they think they can get a good price for the team. The Hyderabad and Sialkot auctions brought in way more money than anyone expected. Hyderabad went for PKR 1.75 billion and Sialkot for PKR 1.85 billion—almost three times what the Lahore Qalandars, the previous record holder, sold for. Because of this, everyone in the PSL thinks this is a good time to auction Multan Sultans. Unlike the new teams, the Sultans have been around for eight PSL seasons and even won a championship in 2021. All this history and their fan base should make the team worth a lot at auction.

Auction Stuff

The PCB wants anyone who’s interested to send in their proposals by January 30, 2026. They haven’t said exactly how the auction will work, but it’ll probably be similar to how they sold Hyderabad and Sialkot. Ali Tareen, the old owner, didn’t bid on the new teams but said he might be back when the Multan Sultans are up for grabs. Now that he’s gone, the PCB really wants to find a good new owner for the team before PSL 11 starts.

Investors are Keen

The auction for the two new teams got a lot of people interested. A finance company called i2c almost bought Hyderabad and Sialkot, bidding as high as PKR 1.82 billion, but they didn’t win. If i2c or other investors like them bid on the Multan auction, the team could be worth more than any PSL team so far. The PCB and PSL people are sure that the Sultans’ fans, strong brand, and good track record will create a lot of competition, making the Multan team one of the most valuable in PSL history.

What it Means for PSL 11

The Multan Sultans auction is super important for planning PSL 11, because they need a new owner before they can start picking players. Adding two new teams has already made things tricky when it comes to keeping players and how to pick the best ones. There’s a PSL meeting on Friday to decide all this. The auction will affect who’s on each team, who they keep, and how competitive PSL 11 will be.

Multan Sultans’ Story

Multan Sultans have been one of the most exciting and winning teams in the PSL. They won their first PSL title in 2021 and have always put on a good show, with big partnerships between players like Kamran Ghulam and Mohammad Rizwan. Buying Multan Sultans isn’t just a business thing—it’s a chance to be part of a growing cricket community and a popular team that people love in Pakistan and around the world.

Why This Matters

Selling Multan Sultans shows that the PSL is becoming a more mature business. The board’s decision to auction the team, instead of running it themselves, means they think the market is strong enough for the team to grow. This should:

• Get some big investors interested and make the teams worth more
• Make PSL 11 competitive and fun
• Give clear rules for keeping players and building teams
• Make the PSL’s finances better

The Multan Sultans auction should be a big deal for the PSL. With lots of people expected to bid and a lot of interest, this team could set a new record for how much a cricket team is worth. Fans and investors will be watching closely as the PCB gets ready to pick a new owner for one of Pakistan’s best cricket teams before the next season.