The Pakistan Super League (PSL) has a big update for the 2026 season. A new team called the Sialkot Stallions was recently made. But now, this team has been changed back to a very famous name. The team will now be called the Multan Sultans. This news came out during a meeting with the media in Lahore.
The head of the PSL, Salman Naseer, talked about this change. He said the new owner of the team, Gohar Shah, asked for the name change. The cricket board agreed to this request. This means the fans from Southern Punjab will have their favorite team back. Many people are happy to see the Sultans name again.
The team was originally bought by a company called OZ Developers. They bought it for a very large amount of money. Later, a new company called CD Ventures joined in. Gohar Shah is the leader of this new company. He is now the CEO of Multan Sultans. He wants to make the team very strong for the next season.
Gohar Shah said that he loves cricket very much. He wants to help the people of his home region feel proud. He believes that a "Sultan" is needed to lead the team to victory. He also said that the team will help the Pakistan national team get better players. This is part of his big plan for cricket.
Another partner named Hamza Majid is also part of the team. He said that working together with Gohar Shah will be great. They want to reach big goals in the future. Even though the name is changing, they will still remember the Sialkot fans. They might even provide buses for fans to come and watch the matches.
The 2026 season of the PSL will be very special. It will have eight teams instead of six. This is the first time the league has grown this much. The tournament is set to start on March 26. Everyone is waiting for the matches to begin. The excitement is growing every day across the country.
The very first match of the season will be in Lahore. There will also be a grand opening ceremony at the stadium. This event will have music and lights to welcome the fans. It will be a big celebration for all cricket lovers. The city of Lahore is already getting ready for this big day.
The value of the team has also gone up. Because of the new owners, the team is now worth 2 billion rupees. This shows that the PSL is becoming more successful. More people want to invest in the league. This is good news for the future of sports in Pakistan.
The new Multan Sultans team has already picked some players. They used a new auction system to buy players this year. This was different from the old way of picking teams. Some big stars like Steve Smith from Australia might play for them. Fans are eager to see who else will be in the squad.
The matches will be played in different cities. These cities include Karachi, Multan, and Rawalpindi. This allows fans from all over Pakistan to see their favorite stars. The final match is expected to happen in May. It will be a long and fun season for everyone.