With tensions escalating between the Pakistan Super League (PSL) and Multan Sultans’ owner Ali Tareen, the PCB issued a legal notice to the businessman. This notice demanded that Tareen withdraw and apologize for his comments in which he criticized the PSL, or face possible termination of his franchise contract. The Tareens form a well-documented family in business and politics and have been questioning, through social media and podcasts, the management of the league. He believes that poor governance has led the PSL to be ranked as fifth or sixth internationally among T20 leagues. Instead of complying with the notice of PCB, Tareen released a clip of sarcasm, in which he almost-but-not-really apologized while making fun of the PCB officials. He proceeded by ripping the notice in half, symbolizing his point that he won't give in to the demands of the board. The video went viral, with many fans throwing their weight behind Tareen. Watch the video here: The PSL Management has sent me a notice threatening to cancel Multan Sultans unless I offer them a public apology. Hazir Saeen. pic.twitter.com/yHWCcClXaD — Ali Khan Tareen (@aliktareen) October 23, 2025 Also Read | Four Players Who Can Replace Virat Kohli in India’s ODI Team Ahead of WC 2027 Potential Legal Battle and Franchise Concerns Legal pundits see this squabble developing into a long affair in the courts with Tareen battling the PCB. Apparently, Tareen's comments were made when the PSL may have completed its 10th year, possibly targeting the valuation of the league for the decade ahead. The Multan Sultans is owned by Tareen's, and it is the costliest PSL franchise with an annual fee of USD 6.35 million, the highest among the six franchises. The franchise is said to have invested an estimated 7 billion PKR in PSL activities. The fallout highlights the rising tensions between the franchise owners and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), questioning good governance, accountability, and the future direction of the league. With such rapid growth for the PSL, the event could serve as a precursor to discussions on franchise rights, league policies, and the involvement of owners in decisions. As this controversy grows, cricket fans, along with the stakeholders, are keeping a keen eye on whether the dispute will be patched up or whether it will become a prolonged feud between Tareen and PCB.