Lets go through Multan Sultans Squad Analysis for PSL 2025.
Multan Sultans has won their maiden title in 2021 under the leadership of Mohammad Rizwan,
Multan Sultans came with massive changes for PSL 2024 at management and coaching level.Three females are now involved in top position of Multan Sultans’ team for the first time in franchise cricket history. Hijab Zahid as as General Manager. Catherine Dalton as fast bowling coach and Alex Hartley as spin bowling coach.
How much is Multan Sultans worth?
On 20 December 2018, PSL announced that Ali Tareen-led Multan consortium had won the franchise rights for the sixth team for a seven-year period, by exceeding the PCB’s reserve price set at $5.21 million per year. Tareen’s bid was for $6.35 million per year, making this the most expensive franchise. They purchased it for US$ 44.45 million.
New Owner of Multan Sultans in 2023-24
Sultans, who have reached the final of the last three PSL editions and won the league in 2021, will undergo a change in ownership this year. Alamgir Tareen, who was the sole owner of the franchise, died last month. His nephew, Ali Tareen, who co-owned the franchise with Alamgir until 2021, will now take full control.
Multan Sultans name Hijab Zahid as PSL’s first female General Manager
Multan Sultans have appointed the Pakistan Super League’s first female general manager.
Hijab Zahid, 28, has succeeded Haider Azhar in the role ahead of the 2024 tournament, and will now be responsible for overseeing the franchise’s attempts to win their second title.
Zahid, a project manager by trade, has arrived in the role after being appointed director of Pakistani digital media outlet Grassroots Cricket earlier in 2023.
Multan Sultans appointed New Head Coach for PSL 2024
Abdul Rehman replaces Andy Flower as head coach of Multan Sultans for 2024.
Nathan Lamon appointed as Director of Strategy by Multan Sultans for PSL 2024
Multan Sultans Appointed Mohammad Waseem as Assistant Coach
Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise, Multan Sultans, have appointed former Chief Selector, Mohammad Wasim, as their new assistant coach for the upcoming edition 9th edition of the tournament.
Multan Sultans started Player Development Program (Sultan Elite Squad ) in PSL 2023-24
This initiative lead by Muhammad Waseem (Assistant Coach) will identify and nurture promising players through trials and developmental campus at Multan Sultans Academy Lodhran. The program will select 24 individuals who will receive training from renowned coaches like Ian Pont and Julian Wood. These players will also participate in local tournaments across Pakistan with the ultimate goal of representing Multans Sultans in the PSL. Following the success of Lahore Qalandar’s players Development Program. Fans and experts are eagerly anticipating the impact of “The Sultans Elite Squad”.
Catherine Dalton has been appointed as the fast-bowling coach of the Multan Sultans for PSL 2024
Catherine Dalton has been appointed as the fast-bowling coach of the Multan Sultans in the PSL 2024, becoming the first female coach in PSL history and the first female fast-bowling coach of a top-level men’s cricket team.
The 30-year-old Dalton is an ECB-certified Level 3 Advanced Coach with previous experience working in the national fast-bowling academy in the UK and the Ultimate Pace Foundation in India. She has also visited Pakistan twice before and worked with several fast bowlers, including Mohammad Ilyas, Sameen Gul, and Arshad Iqbal, as well as a number of Under-19 players.
“Having worked in Pakistan with some of the Multan Sultan players on two previous visits, I am really thrilled to be officially joining up with the franchise at the PSL,” Dalton told ESPNcricinfo. “It’s not lost on me the ground-breaking moment for a female fast-bowling coach to be working in a major men’s T20 franchise. I am very humbled by the opportunity and cannot wait to hopefully help make a difference on multiple levels.”
Multan Sultans’ owner Ali Tareen said he was excited to have Dalton on board and that he believed she would be a valuable asset to the team.
“Catherine has been part of our player-development program for almost five years now,” Tareen said. “I have seen how she has improved players firsthand. I always knew she would become a fast-bowling coach at a high level. And I am so glad that her first opportunity came at the Sultans.”
Tareen also said that he was committed to increasing diversity in the coaching ranks at the Multan Sultans and that he hoped to have gender parity for all seasons as long as he is owner.
Dalton’s appointment is a significant step forward for women in cricket and is sure to inspire other women to pursue careers in coaching.
Alex Hartley appointed as Assistant Spin bowling coach of Multan Sultans in PSL 2024
Former England international Alex Hartley is set to be appointed as a specialist spin bowling coach by Pakistan Super League side Multan Sultans. Hartley and former Ireland player Catherine Dalton, who joins the franchise as a fast-bowling coach, are to be the first female coaches in PSL history.
Hartley has a Level 2 coaching qualification. This will be her first top-level job, having previously coached age-group cricket at Lancashire.
Saqlain Mushtaq appointed as Spin bowling coach of Multan Sultans for PSL 2024
Saqlain Mushtaq will be the spin bowling coach of Multan Sultans and also will be the team mentor.
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Multan Sultan Captain and Vice Captain for PSL 2024
In PSL 8, Muhammad Rizwan will continue to captain Multan Sultan. Mohammad Rizwan’s stunning and consistent performance earned him another rich reward when he was adjudged the Player of HBL PSL 7.
Rizwan remained a reliable top-order batter for Multan Sultans when he finished the tournament with 546 runs at a strike rate of 126.68 and inspired his side to the final after winning nine out of 10 league matches.
Rizwan also collected the Wicketkeeper of the HBL PSL 2022 award. In 12 matches, he accounted for nine batters behind the stumps. Shan Masood is the vice-captain.
Multans Sultans appointed experienced English all rounder David Willey as voice captain. He will be deputy of Mohammad Rizwan who is the current captain of the Multan Sultans in PSL 9.
Owner of Multan Sultans Ali Tareen want direct signings in PSL 9
Ali Tareen the owner of the PSL franchise has wished that PCB must allow direct signings for the competition.
Currently PSL follows the draft model while there is a cap of eight players to be retained from the previous season.
“Please allow direct signings”, Ali Tareen wrote on X.
Multan Sultans Retained Players List for PSL 2025
Here is the complete list of retained players by Multan Sultan for PSL 10,
1.Mohammad Rizwan (Platinum),2.Usama Mir (Platinum),3.Iftikhar Ahmad (Diamond),4.David Willey (Diamond),5.Usman Khan (Diamond),6.Chris Jordan (Gold),7.Faisal Akram (Silver)
Multan Sultans Released Players List for PSL 2025
1.Khushdil Shah,2.Abbas Afridi,3.Ihsanullah,4.Dawid Malan,5.Reeza Hendricks,6.Reece Topley,.7.Tayyab Tahir,8. Shahnawaz Dahani,9.Usman Khan,10.Mohammad Ali (Silver),11.Yasir Khan (Emerging),12. Aftab Ibrahaim ,13.Johnson Charles, 14. Muhamamd Shahzad.
Expert Analysis on Multan Sultans Retention and Released List for PSL 2025
Multan Sultans again retained their strong main core of players. This core is looking very strong and formidable. Even still PSL 10 draft did not took place. They also has one vacant position of overseas player in the Platinum category. There is so much critisim on Multan Sultans for not retaining Abbas Afridi, the young quick fast bowler also currently member of Pakistan International T20 team. Also for not retaining Khushdil Shah. Not to retain international operner, Reeza Hendricks is another big blunder as he also scored century against Pakistan vs South Africa in T20 recently.Hope you enjoy the sports blog on Multan Sultans Squad Analysis for PSL 2025.