The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is set to conduct the auction for Multan Sultans on February 9.
Ali Tareen is among the five bidders approved by the PCB’s bid committee to participate in the process.
Other Bidders in the Race
Along with Ali Tareen, the following companies are taking part in the auction:
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Wally Tech
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M-Next Inc
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CD Venture
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Particle Ignite
Wally Tech and M-Next Inc previously participated in the Hyderabad and Sialkot franchise auctions, while CD Venture and Particle Ignite are entering the PSL bidding process for the first time.
Ali Tareen Urges Fans to Keep Expectations Realistic
In a video message shared on Instagram, Ali Tareen confirmed his qualification as a bidder but warned fans not to assume he will purchase the team at any cost.
He said that financial sense will be the deciding factor.
Emotional Connection with Multan Sultans
Ali Tareen reflected on his seven-year association with Multan Sultans, calling it one of the most meaningful experiences of his life.
He also expressed his love for the PSL and his desire to remain involved with the league in some capacity.
No Aggressive Bidding Planned
Tareen made it clear that he will not enter into aggressive bidding wars just to regain ownership.
“If we get the team at a good price, we will definitely buy it. But buying at any cost is not the plan,” he stated.
Base Price Set at Rs1.8 Billion
The base price for the Multan Sultans franchise has been set at Rs1.8 billion.
For comparison:
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Hyderabad franchise sold for Rs1.75 billion
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Sialkot franchise sold for Rs1.85 billion
These figures highlight the rising commercial value of the PSL.
Final Thoughts
Ali Tareen’s comments have added intrigue ahead of the Multan Sultans auction, with fans eager to see whether he will reclaim ownership of the franchise.
