Ali Tareen slams PSL management for silence and snakery

The silence in the PSL Management group chats has been broken—but not by the organizers. Instead, it's Ali Khan Tareen, former owner of Multan Sultans, who has reignited a debate over accountability and transparency in the Pakistan Super League’s top circles.

Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Tareen lamented the lack of updates or engagement from PSL officials since the 2025 season ended. “As I mentioned earlier, since the PSL ended, we have only received two updates in the PSL Management Whatsapp group: Eid Mubarik and a link to the Independence Day tweet,” he posted, accompanied by an unimpressed emoji.

But he didn’t stop there. In a follow-up tweet laced with sarcasm, he wrote, “If I buy a new team, I’ll name it the '_______ Snakes' in honour of current PSL management.”

While the blank left room for imagination, the implication was loud and clear: Ali Tareen believes the PSL’s current custodians are either being deceptive or unprofessional—or perhaps both.

The tweets have since gone viral, triggering a wave of reactions from fans, journalists, and former players. Many echoed his frustration, pointing to the lack of transparency around the upcoming PSL season, player retentions, scheduling, and structural reforms.

Frustration boils over

Tareen, who has long advocated for a more inclusive and strategic vision for the league, has often voiced concern over PSL governance. His latest comments suggest a deepening rift between franchise stakeholders and the league’s central leadership.

So far, there has been no official response from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) or the PSL secretariat regarding Tareen’s criticism.

Bigger questions

The PSL has long been considered one of Pakistan's most valuable sporting assets. But this silence—highlighted by one of its most passionate backers—raises tough questions about the league’s internal communication, direction, and future planning.

Whether the “snakes” jibe was just tongue-in-cheek or a warning shot, it has certainly put the PSL Management under the microscope at a time when stakeholders are demanding more clarity and collaboration ahead of the next season.