Multan Sultans have endured a forgettable campaign in the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 10, crashing out of the tournament well before the playoff stages. The 2021 champions, once considered strong contenders, failed to deliver on expectations and became the first team to be eliminated from playoff contention.
Their PSL 10 journey began on a disappointing note with a narrow defeat to Karachi Kings. Although they managed to bounce back briefly with a victory over Lahore Qalandars, the momentum was short-lived. The team faltered in subsequent matches, suffering consecutive losses to Islamabad United and Peshawar Zalmi, which severely dented their playoff ambitions.
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The heavy defeat to Peshawar Zalmi, where they lost by seven wickets with 42 balls remaining, triggered a wave of criticism from both fans and experts. Many pointed fingers at the team’s strategic flaws and lack of cohesion on the field. The spotlight has now turned to skipper Mohammad Rizwan, whose leadership is being intensely scrutinized.
Former Pakistan cricketer Kamran Akmal added to the mounting pressure, openly questioning Rizwan’s capability as a leader. In a televised sports show, Akmal expressed his dissatisfaction with the Sultans’ tactics and team compositions under Rizwan’s leadership. He went as far as suggesting that the Pakistan Cricket Board should reconsider giving Rizwan any captaincy responsibilities in the future, stating bluntly that he is “not captain material.”
As the Multan Sultans exit the tournament, discussions about leadership, accountability, and team direction have intensified. With Rizwan’s captaincy at the center of the storm, it remains to be seen how the franchise will address these concerns heading into the next season of the PSL.
This turbulent campaign marks a low point for the Sultans, and changes may be on the horizon as they evaluate what went wrong and plan for a stronger comeback in PSL 11.
