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Former Multan Sultans owner Ali Tareen has publicly thanked Gohar Shah for restoring the franchise to the Pakistan Super League (PSL) on Tuesday.
Earlier in the day, it was confirmed that Gohar Shah-led CD Ventures had taken control of the Sialkot Stallionz franchise, originally purchased by OZ Developers for Rs 1.85 billion during January’s PSL auction.
The development was announced in a joint press conference in Lahore attended by PSL CEO Salman Naseer and OZ Developers’ Hamza Majeed.
Naseer revealed that following the takeover and restructuring, the franchise’s valuation has now risen to Rs 2 billion annually. He also confirmed that, at Shah’s request, Sialkot Stallionz would be rebranded as Multan Sultans.
Taking to his official X account, Ali Tareen reflected on his time with the franchise and the emotional impact of Multan’s removal from the PSL.
“After seven years with Multan Sultans, I left with no regrets. That chapter of my life gave me some of my proudest moments, and I will always be grateful for it,” he wrote.
“The only moment that truly affected me was when Multan was removed from the league. That hurt. More than anything. Not because of what it meant for me, but because of what it meant for the fans and the people of South Punjab.”
Tareen highlighted the team’s significance for the region, describing the Sultans as more than just a cricket side.
“South Punjab has always been underrepresented. Its people are passionate, talented, and deserve every platform they can get,” he wrote.
“Multan Sultans was never just a cricket team. It was a symbol of pride for an entire region that has long been overlooked.”
He concluded by expressing gratitude to Gohar Shah for reviving the franchise.
“I want to thank Gohar Shah for fighting for the people of South Punjab and bringing Multan Sultans back to the PSL,” he stated.
“The city has its team again. South Punjab has its voice again.”
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