Multan Sultans support PCB’s decision to reschedule PSL 10 matches

Multan Sultans have expressed their support for the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) decision to reschedule two matches of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 10, despite financial loss and fan disappointment.

The PCB had announced on Sunday that, due to operational concerns and ongoing heat waves in parts of the country, two matches had been rescheduled. As a result, the May 1 afternoon clash between Multan Sultans and Karachi Kings, originally scheduled at the Multan Cricket Stadium, will now be played at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. Similarly, the last match of the Multan leg, between Multan Sultans and Quetta Gladiators, will now be held on the evening of May 11.

Speaking to the media on Monday, Multan Sultans’ Director Nadeem Khan confirmed that the franchise was consulted prior to the decision. 

He said, “We have been consulted to shift the match. We were given three options that we accepted.”

While acknowledging the challenges the change presents, Nadeem added, “The decision has caused us financial loss and fans have been deprived of cricket but we stand by the PCB’s decision.”

Although the PCB cited weather and operational ease as the main reasons for the changes, Nadeem suggested there may have been other considerations. 

“Karachi Kings were facing some difficulties and had many matches ahead of them, hence this decision was made. There has been a loss but we have gone according to the PCB's decision,” he explained.

Multan Sultans, who have played in every PSL final since winning the title in 2021, are currently at the bottom of the PSL 10 standings. With only two points from six games, the team is struggling. Addressing the poor performance, Nadeem said that their overseas platinum players have not lived up to expectations so far.

Despite the setbacks, the franchise reiterated its commitment to supporting the PCB and ensuring the smooth continuation of the tournament.