Multan Sultans unhappy with rescheduling of two PSL matches

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the rescheduling of two matches of the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10.

According to an official statement, a match initially scheduled to be played in  Multan on May 1 has been shifted to Lahore. The Sultans will face Karachi Kings at Gaddafi Stadium, with the match set to begin at 3 PM. Originally, the match was to be held during the day at Multan Cricket Stadium. Now, Gaddafi Stadium will host a doubleheader on May 1, as Lahore Qalandars and Quetta Gladiators will also play later in the evening.

Additionally, the match between Multan Sultans and Quetta Gladiators, initially planned for May 10 in Multan, has been rescheduled to May 11 at the same venue. PCB stated that these changes were made after several rounds of consultations, keeping operational ease and the ongoing heatwave in mind.

As part of the adjustments, tickets for the May 1 match in Multan will be refunded. Ticket holders in Lahore will now get to enjoy two matches on the same day. Tickets purchased for the May 10 match in Multan will be valid for the rescheduled fixture on May 11.

However, the rescheduling decision has not gone down well with the Multan Sultans management. Reports claim that PCB decided to move the May 1 home game against Karachi Kings without consulting the franchise.

Franchise sources expressed disappointment, noting that while Multan was set to host three home matches (on May 1, 5, and 6), moving one to Lahore is unfair. 

They further stated that the change could negatively impact the team's push to secure a playoff spot.