Ali Tareen Proposes Roadmap for PSL Revamp
As the debate around Tareen's proposals and comments continues, the future of the PSL and women's cricket in Pakistan remains uncertain, with fans and critics eagerly awaiting the next developments in this ongoing saga.
Ali Tareen, owner of Multan Sultans, has proposed a comprehensive plan to strengthen the Pakistan Super League (PSL) and enhance its global reputation, citing the need for evolution and fresh perspectives.
Tareen believes that the PSL has stagnated due to the involvement of the same old faces and a lack of innovation, and suggests that the league should be managed independently of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). He recommends hiring professionals from outside the PCB ranks to bring new ideas and expertise to the table. Tareen also criticizes the PCB for overhyping PSL X and notes that the league is not competing with the Indian Premier League (IPL) but rather with the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).
To attract more fans and boost the league's standing, Tareen proposes introducing innovative rules, such as the impact sub, which has been successfully implemented in the IPL. He aims to make the PSL the second-best league in the world, but acknowledges that the current team involved is not capable of achieving this goal. Tareen's comments have sparked debate and discussion among fans and critics, with some appreciating his willingness to think outside the box and others questioning his credibility as an owner.
Meanwhile, Tareen's social media antics have also made headlines, as he trolled his own captain Muhammad Rizwan after a high-scoring thriller against Karachi Kings. Despite Rizwan's century, Multan failed to defend 235 runs, and Tareen joked about learning from the opposing team's players. His tweets went viral, with mixed reactions from fans, some of whom criticized him for his past comments on the PSL franchise model.
The controversy surrounding Tareen's comments has also highlighted the absence of a women's cricket league in Pakistan, despite early plans announced by the PCB. Tareen has criticized the PCB's "haphazard management" and lack of a proper plan for women's cricket, citing the success of India's Women's Premier League (WPL) as a benchmark for women's cricket leagues.