Multan Sultans' Owner Ali Tareen Sparks Controversy with PCB

Ali Tareen, owner of the Multan Sultans, publicly tore up a legal notice from the PCB, igniting a feud over his critical remarks about the PSL's management. The PCB demanded an apology, but Tareen, supported by many, continues to challenge the board, suggesting a deeper legal battle ahead.

The tension between Ali Tareen, owner of the Multan Sultans franchise in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has escalated dramatically. In a bold public statement, Tareen tore up a legal notice from the PCB, which had threatened to blacklist him and annul his team's contract.

The PCB had sent the notice demanding Tareen retract his critical statements about the league's management or risk his franchise being terminated. Tareen had previously expressed doubts about the success of the PSL, attributing its decline to managerial incompetence, and fueling speculation about his motives.

Despite the PCB's demands, Tareen responded with defiance, mocking the board in a viral video where he sarcastically 'apologized' and tore up the document. His actions have found substantial support online, suggesting the issue could lead to a legal showdown.

(With inputs from agencies.)