In a bold and candid interview, Multan Sultans’ owner Ali Tareen has criticized the Pakistan Super League (PSL) management and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for running the league on what he calls a “rental model.”

Speaking to the cricket platform CricWick, Tareen said that PSL franchise owners do not hold actual ownership of their teams and are essentially paying rent every year to keep them.

“We don’t own our teams in the real sense,” he remarked. “Every year we pay rent to retain our franchises, and if we don’t, we lose all rights. Unlike the Indian Premier League (IPL), there’s no foreign investment opportunity or freedom to sell the team.”

Tareen also expressed concerns over the lack of transparency and long-term vision within the league, especially regarding the addition of new teams. “PCB has yet to present a clear plan for expanding the PSL to eight teams by its 11th edition. Without a proper revenue-sharing model, things could get messy,” he warned.

Drawing comparisons with IPL, Tareen highlighted that IPL franchise owners have the authority to sell their teams and attract foreign investors. “They have the liberty to run their franchises as actual businesses, while we are left operating under restrictions with no long-term control,” he added.

Calling the current PSL management “non-serious,” he stressed the urgent need for policy clarity before any expansion is considered. “Without a solid long-term strategy, the league’s future could be at risk,” he cautioned.

On the other hand, PCB is reportedly moving forward with the idea of adding two more teams to the league’s 11th edition. Sources claim buyers have already shown interest, although the franchises’ names and ownership details will be revealed at a later stage.