Ali Tareen Reveals His Plans for PSL Multan Sultans Auction

Former Multan Sultans owner Ali Tareen has made his stance clear ahead of the franchise’s upcoming ownership auction, saying he will only attempt to buy the team if the price makes financial sense.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is scheduled to hold the auction for the Multan-based franchise today, 9th February. Tareen is among the five bidders who have been shortlisted and approved by the PCB’s bid committee.

The other participants include Wally Tech and M-Next Inc, both of whom previously took part in the Hyderabad and Sialkot franchise auctions last month but were unsuccessful. CD Venture and Particle Ignite have entered the PSL auction process for the first time.

Addressing speculation about his intentions, Tareen shared a video message on Instagram confirming that he has officially qualified to take part in the bidding. However, he urged fans to keep realistic expectations.

“We have submitted our papers, and we are one of the qualified bidders for the team,” Tareen said. “But I want everyone to have realistic expectations and temper them. It’s not a given that I will go for Multan Sultans at any cost.”

Tareen reflected on his seven-year association with the franchise, describing it as one of the most meaningful experiences of his life. He also spoke about his strong emotional connection to the Pakistan Super League (PSL).

“It has been a privilege to own Multan Sultans for seven years. It has been one of the highlights of my life,” he said. “I love PSL and being part of it, whether I’m in the stands or in the dugout. Maybe I’m a little happier being in the dugout.”

Despite his attachment to the team, Tareen made it clear that he would not engage in aggressive bidding simply to regain ownership. He emphasized that financial discipline would be a key factor in his decision.

“If we are getting the team at a good price, then definitely we will buy it. But buying at any cost is not the plan,” he added.

Tareen concluded by thanking fans for their continued support and enthusiasm for his potential return as Multan Sultans owner, while again stressing the importance of keeping expectations realistic ahead of the auction.

The base price of the Multan Sultans franchise has been set at Rs. 1.8 billion. The figure reflects the growing commercial value of the PSL, following the recent sale of the Hyderabad and Sialkot franchises for Rs. 1.75 billion and Rs. 1.85 billion, respectively.

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