Pakistan, Dec. 28 -- The Pakistan Cricket Board has announced it will operate the Multan Sultans franchise during Pakistan Super League 11, with plans to auction the team after the season concludes. The decision follows recent ownership changes and aims to ensure league stability.

While addressing a press conference in Lahore, PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi confirmed the board's temporary takeover, stressing that continuity of the league remains the top priority. He added that the franchise sale process would resume once PSL 11 ends.

The announcement comes weeks after former owner Ali Tareen confirmed his exit from the franchise, citing strained relations with the cricket board. As a result, PCB stepped in to prevent disruption ahead of the...