The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has responded to criticism from Multan Sultans owner Ali Tareen regarding the Pakistan Super League (PSL).
Ali Tareen recently slammed the PCB for poor management and lack of vision, prompting a cautious reply from the board. A PCB official stated that franchise owners should raise concerns directly instead of stirring public controversy, especially before the league’s launch.
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The official noted that the PSL Code of Conduct allows disciplinary action, but taking such steps now might harm the league’s image. He criticized Tareen for skipping key meetings and raising issues publicly rather than engaging in dialogue.
Highlighting improvements in the upcoming season, the PCB mentioned the introduction of Urdu commentary and upgraded umpiring technology. They also addressed the controversy around singer Ali Zafar, clarifying that Tareen overreacted before hearing all performer names, despite Zafar’s case having been dismissed by the court.
Ali Tareen, the youngest PSL franchise owner, had expressed frustration over PCB’s repeated claims of “the biggest and best PSL.” He said the board lacks a clear, long-term strategy and doesn’t offer franchises any real ownership, operating under what he called a “rental model.”
Tareen called for transparency, innovative ideas, and foreign investment opportunities like in other major leagues. He criticized the PCB for not yet revealing plans for expanding PSL to an 8-team format in its 11th edition, stressing the need for a sustainable revenue-sharing model and defined team ownership rights.
