When a team that has reached three straight PSL finals suddenly finds itself at the bottom of the table, questions are bound to pop up. Add to that a venue shift that hits your home advantage—and your wallet—and you’ve got a tough week for the Multan Sultans. But if you expected excuses, you might want to think again.
From Multan to Lahore: A Sudden Switch
Due to extreme heat and operational hurdles, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) recently announced that two PSL 10 matches originally set for Multan Cricket Stadium would now take place in Lahore.
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The May 1 double-header between Multan Sultans and Karachi Kings moves to the Gaddafi Stadium.
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The final Multan-leg match against Quetta Gladiators is now set for the evening of May 11.
It’s not ideal, and the disappointment is real. Nadeem Khan, the franchise’s Director, didn’t sugarcoat it.
“The decision has caused us financial loss and fans have been deprived of cricket, but we stand by the PCB’s decision,” he said.
That’s not just diplomacy—that’s leadership in action. According to Nadeem, the franchise was consulted and offered three options, and they chose the one that best balanced player safety, logistics, and the league’s continuity.
A Rough Season So Far: From Finals to Floundering
Let’s not beat around the bush: Multan Sultans haven’t looked like the side that dominated the PSL between 2021 and 2023. With just two points from six games, they sit at rock bottom.
So, what’s going wrong? Nadeem Khan was refreshingly honest about it.
“Our overseas players haven’t performed the way we expected this time.”
It’s rare to hear a franchise openly admit when their high-profile foreign recruits aren’t clicking. But that’s exactly what Multan Sultans did—and it speaks volumes about their accountability.
Silver Linings in the Storm
Despite the poor results, it’s not all doom and gloom. The local talent is showing heart.
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Ubaid Shah, the younger brother of Naseem, has impressed with the ball.
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Mohammad Rizwan remains the side’s top scorer.
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Kamran Ghulam has quietly made the most of his limited chances.
Nadeem also highlighted a key issue: the bowling unit’s failure to close games.
“We’ve put up good totals, but unfortunately, we haven’t been able to defend them — our bowling has been lacking.”
With matches still to play and pride on the line, the Sultans can’t afford to dwell. They’ll need their senior players—especially the overseas stars—to finally click. And if the local core continues to punch above its weight, there’s still a shot at salvaging the season.
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