Mohammad Rizwan’s Captaincy at Multan Sultans Under Threat
Mohammad Rizwan’s time as captain of Multan Sultans may be coming to an end, as major changes are expected at the franchise ahead of the upcoming Pakistan Super League seasons.
According to reliable sources, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is set to take over Multan Sultans from the 2026 PSL (PSL 11) after the current ownership agreement expires on December 31, 2025. While a final policy decision is likely within the next week, indications suggest that a complete overhaul of the team is on the cards.
Under the proposed plan, the PCB will manage Multan Sultans for one season as a transitional arrangement before putting the franchise up for auction in 2027 and handing it over to new owners.
During this interim phase, the PCB is expected to review both the team’s leadership and squad composition. As a result, Mohammad Rizwan’s captaincy is under serious consideration, and several senior players could also be released.
Sources further claim that prominent players such as Saud Shakeel and Australian star David Warner may also be let go by their respective franchises, Quetta Gladiators and Karachi Kings.
These developments come after current owner Ali Tareen announced his exit from Multan Sultans in November. Reports suggest that relations between the PCB and Tareen had remained strained over the past year, eventually leading to a complete breakdown and his decision to step away from the franchise.
