The connection between Multan Sultans and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) may flip bitter after the latter dealt a blow to the previous’s residence benefit within the ongoing PSL 2025.
The Multan-based outfit must play one fewer recreation at residence this season after the PCB introduced that its PSL match in opposition to Karachi Kings on Might 1 will probably be performed in Lahore and never Multan. Moreover, Multan Sultans’ residence recreation in opposition to Quetta Gladiators has been pushed again by a day and can now happen on Might 11.
PSL X Schedule Modified
In a press release launched on Monday (April 28), the PCB introduced that two PSL video games have been rescheduled. The board additionally defined the rationale behind the decision, stating that it was taken ‘after a number of discussions with all stakeholders and retaining in thoughts the operational ease and up to date warmth waves in sure elements of the nation’.
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The afternoon recreation on 1 Might between Multan Sultans and Karachi Kings, initially scheduled on the Multan Cricket Stadium, will now happen on the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore with the primary ball to be bowled at 3 pm,” acknowledged the PCB.
“This additionally means Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium will now host a double header on 1 Might, which can be a public vacation (Labour Day). Within the night, Gaddafi Stadium will host the Lahore Qalandars v Quetta Gladiators match as per the unique schedule, which is able to start at 8 pm.
“Moreover, the final of the Multan-leg match scheduled on 10 Might afternoon between Multan Sultans and Quetta Gladiators will now happen on 11 Might night, with the primary ball to be bowled at 8 pm on the Multan Cricket Stadium,” added the assertion.
Multan Sultans miffed with PCB:
In accordance with studies, Multan Sultans are by no means impressed with the current choices by the PCB. ESPNcricinfo has reported that the franchise is feeling extraordinarily pissed off. The PSL franchise proposed transferring the sport in opposition to the Kings to Might 6 with a purpose to keep the house benefit.
Nonetheless, Karachi Kings rejected the proposal over journey points. Had they accepted the proposal, they’d have performed three video games at three completely different venues throughout 5 days. In the long run, the PCB determined to stay with the unique date however modified the venue.
The report additional acknowledged that the Sultans are upset with your complete episode. The franchise is disenchanted that the choice was communicated to it as a fait accompli, leaving no room for additional dialogue or negotiation.
