Multan Sultans owner Ali Tareen has called for urgent reforms in the financial structure of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), warning that without profitability, franchise owners will be discouraged from making long-term investments, including infrastructure development.
Speaking during an appearance on Samaa TV’s show 'Zor Ka Jor', Tareen also reiterated the strategic partnership between Multan Sultans and Samaa Digital, aimed at expanding the team's presence on digital platforms.
"We want to do a lot on our digital media, and we thought the perfect partnership would be with Samaa TV," said Tareen. "I love PSL, and I want us to do better than the best."
Call for sustainable system
Tareen emphasized the need for the PSL administration to revisit the league’s financial framework to ensure sustainability for all franchises.
"If a team makes a loss every year, won’t they eventually hesitate to spend more?" he questioned. "Until we create a profitable system, we can't build things."
Highlighting the contrast with the Indian Premier League (IPL), Tareen noted that international investments are pouring into IPL franchises, helping them grow faster.
"If investment doesn't come in PSL, we will be left behind," he warned. "No franchise owner will want to build a stadium for themselves because money is not being made."
Prioritizing PSL over personal interests
Tareen also clarified that his criticism was aimed at strengthening the PSL, not undermining it.
"I don’t want to negatively affect PSL — I want to see it grow. That’s why I will continue to urge the administration to improve it further."
