PCB Confirms Auction of Multan Sultans Franchise for PSL Season 11

Overview

The Pakistan Cricket Board has decided to auction the Multan Sultans franchise following record breaking sales of two PSL teams and strong foreign investor interest. The franchise will be sold through an open bidding process and is expected to feature a new owner in PSL Season 11.

Multan Sultans logo displayed with PSL branding ahead of the franchise auction.
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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially decided to auction the Multan Sultans franchise. This move comes after the highly successful sale of two Pakistan Super League (PSL) teams and increasing interest from international investors.

The decision reflects the PCB strategy to further strengthen the league financially and expand its global reach.

Why the PCB Chose to Auction Multan Sultans

Record Franchise Sales Sparked the Decision

According to sources, the PCB reviewed the exceptional response to the recent sale of two PSL franchises, which attracted high bids and strong investor participation. Encouraged by this success, the board decided to place Multan Sultans on the open market as well.

Strong Interest from Local and Foreign Investors

The growing interest from both domestic and overseas investors played a major role in this decision. The PCB believes that open competition will increase the franchise value and bring long term financial stability to the league.

Open Auction Process for Multan Sultans

All Qualified Bidders Can Participate

Sources confirm that Multan Sultans will be sold through an open auction, allowing all eligible bidders to compete fairly.

The same auction framework used for the previous two franchises is expected to be applied to Multan Sultans as well.

New Ownership Expected for PSL Season 11

Multan Sultans to Enter PSL 11 Under New Management

If the auction process is completed as planned, Multan Sultans will appear in PSL Season 11 with a new owner.

This represents a shift from the PCB earlier announcement, in which it stated that the board itself would manage the franchise for Season 11.

PCB Revises Its Earlier Position

Previously, the PCB had announced that it would temporarily operate Multan Sultans for the upcoming season. However, the strong market response and commercial potential encouraged the board to reconsider and opt for a permanent ownership model instead.

What This Means for the Future of PSL

The auction of Multan Sultans highlights the increasing commercial value of the Pakistan Super League. With rising investor confidence and expanding international interest, the PSL continues to establish itself as one of the most attractive cricket leagues in the world.

This step is expected to enhance financial sustainability, improve team competitiveness, and strengthen the league global profile.

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