As the highly anticipated PSL 10 kicks off today, Multan Sultans owner Ali Tareen has expressed concerns over the scheduling decisions made by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).

 

While discussing his team’s first match against Karachi Kings, Tareen acknowledged the potential impact of David Warner, stating: "If Warner plays and his travel is smooth, nothing will happen to us. But if Warner hits us hard, we are going to get cursed a lot online."

 

The Sultans' owner also voiced his frustration over the PCB’s decision to shift their opening home game to Karachi despite the tradition of starting the season in Multan.

 

"This time, they shifted our first home match to Karachi, even though it always starts in Multan. There, we engage with our sponsors, our team, and the people. And you see, Multan’s stadium is always full, so our fans are very engaged," he said.

 

Tareen further pointed out that his team was denied the opportunity to conduct pre-season activities in Multan.

 

"We wanted to conduct our practice matches and activities there before shifting. But the PCB did not allow us that either," he added.

 

"They told us that until PSL’s official security starts, we cannot bring in our overseas players and coaches. If you don’t allow us to bring people in, then you ask why we are not engaging," Tareen said.

 

Despite the scheduling setbacks, Tareen remains optimistic about the tournament and is eager to see how his team performs.

 

"Karachi’s first match is against us, and it’s going to be a spicy fixture. So, I am looking forward to it, InshaAllah."

 

While controversies continue to brew off the field, all eyes will be on David Warner and the Karachi Kings as they take on Multan Sultans in what promises to be an electrifying PSL 10 opener.