Amid a boycott campaign against the ongoing edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), Multan Sultans have announced a special campaign to help children in Gaza as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).

 

As per the details, the team will donate Rs100,000 for every six hit by their batters and every wicket taken by their bowlers.

 

The donation will go to the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund (PCRF), an international charity working directly with affected children in Gaza, providing them with essential aid and support.

 

Last year, Multan Sultans hit 76 sixes and took 94 wickets in the tournament. If the team performs similarly this season, the campaign could raise a significant amount for the children in need.

 

"We believe cricket has the power to bring people together. Through this initiative, we want to support a cause that truly matters. Our goal is to perform well on the field and also make a difference off the field," team owner Ali Tareen said in a statement.

 

"This is just a small step for a much bigger mission. I’m thankful to our players, staff and partners for fully supporting this effort," he added.

 

However, the buildup to this year’s Pakistan Super League has not been without controversy. While the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has promised a “bigger and better” tournament, social media has seen a wave of backlash over the choice of sponsors.

 

Several PSL 10 sponsors are said to be brands linked to Israel or its supporters, according to boycott lists promoted by the BDS Movement. This has led to many fans expressing disappointment and calling for a boycott of the league.

 

“In Palestine, our brothers are dying, and we are busy celebrating PSL,” one user wrote.

 

Another posted, “Boycott PSL until they remove sponsorship from Zionist brands. I request everyone not just to post about boycotting but to actually do it—don't watch a single match until these sponsorships end.”

 

The PCB and the concerned sponsors have yet to respond to these concerns.

 

It may be noted that the announcement comes as calls for boycotting the tournament gain momentum over the league's choice of sponsors.