US EditionPSL in turmoil as Multan Sultans owner rips up alleged legal notice from Pakistan Cricket Board
- On Thursday, the Pakistan Cricket Board sent a notice demanding Ali Tareen retract and apologise or face cancellation of his Multan Sultans franchise contract; Tareen posted a sarcastic video mocking the PCB and tore up the notice as his 'apology'.
- Multan Sultans owner Ali Tareen had repeatedly criticised the Pakistan Super League's planning, foreign investment and organisation on podcasts and social media platforms, while sources said the PCB sent the notice after he breached contract clauses.
- The legal notice warned of termination and a lifetime blacklist for Ali Tareen, who pays USD 6.35 million annually and cites 7 billion PKR in losses with Multan Sultans.
- The dispute has escalated into a fresh crisis as Pakistan cricket faces a likely legal battle, with Tareen's video trending and drawing support from Multan Sultans supporters on social media.
- The PSL's 10th edition earlier this year marked a milestone as reports of adding two additional franchises spark disputes among existing PSL franchise owners.
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Multan Sultans at war with PCB
The conflict between the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Multan Sultans has escalated sharply, as franchise owner Ali Tareen has openly declared war on the board. In a video statement, Tareen mockingly “apologized” to the PCB while tearing up the legal notice sent to him. He criticised the PSL administration, saying they never contacted him to resolve issues through dialogue: “You never wanted to work together with stakeholders — you just want …
Multan Sultans owner Ali Tareen tears up PCB legal notice, mocks PSL management in viral video
Multan Sultans owner Ali Khan Tareen tears up a Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) legal notice in a viral video, mocking the board with the words 'I hope you like my apology video.' The stunt has sparked widespread debate and controversy among PSL fans and cricket circles.
PSL Franchise Multan Sultans Owner Tears PCB Legal Notice On Camera, Triggers Controversy
The notice was sent after Tareen who belongs to a powerful and wealthy business and political family had several times questioned the success of the PSL as claimed by the PCB and the way it was managing the league.
PSL: Team owner tears legal notice from Pakistan board in live video after threats
Multan Sultans co-owner Ali Khan Tareen has responded to the PCB's legal threat in a viral video, refusing to retract his criticism of PSL management. Tareen accused the board of mismanagement and a lack of openness to dialogue, as tensions rise between the franchise and league organizers.
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