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Ali Tareen Slams PCB Over PSL 2025’s Declining Fan Interest

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By Web Desk Published July 4, 2025 3 Min Read
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On July 4, 2025, Multan Sultans owner Ali Tareen sharply criticised the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for touting HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) X as a success, highlighting declining fan interest and operational failures. His remarks, posted on X, have reignited tensions with the PCB.

Tareen dismissed the PCB’s claims of stakeholder satisfaction, calling their celebratory video “comical” on X. He pointed to low TV ratings, sparse stadium attendance, especially in Karachi, and reduced digital engagement as evidence of waning fan interest. Tareen labelled logistics “shambolic” and the player draft disorganised, undermining PSL’s professionalism. With viewership dropping 15% from PSL 9’s 150 million, per Nielsen data, and Karachi matches seeing 40% empty seats, his concerns echo fan sentiment on X.

The PCB’s debriefing in Lahore claimed that PSL X, held in February–March 2025, was a milestone, citing 98 million digital reach and 650,000 attendees, according to their report. However, Tareen argued that the board ignored structural issues, such as scheduling conflicts with the ILT20 and ineffective fan engagement strategies. Past tensions, including Tareen’s 2023 call for governance reforms, highlight ongoing friction. The PCB has not publicly addressed his latest remarks, but insiders suggest that internal reviews are underway.

Applause? You must be kidding.

📉 TV viewership is down
📉 Stadium attendance is down
📱 Social media growth has slowed
😵‍💫 Team logistics were shambolic
🤡 The draft was comical

And they want a standing ovation? 🤔

Skip the victory lap and address the slide. Fans notice.… https://t.co/S8aEYRLJuc

— Ali Khan Tareen (@aliktareen) July 3, 2025

PSL, Pakistan’s premier T20 league, faces growing competition from global leagues like the IPL, which drew 200 million viewers in 2025, per BARC India. Tareen’s critique amplified on X with posts like “PCB needs to wake up, or PSL will fade,” reflects stakeholder fears of losing relevance. With franchises investing $50 million annually, operational failures and declining interest threaten the financial viability and reputation of Pakistan’s cricket.

Tareen’s outspoken criticism of PSL 2025 highlights critical challenges for Pakistan’s top cricket league, impacting 10 million fans and stakeholders. As cricket competes with emerging sports like netball, addressing fan engagement and professionalism is vital. The public dispute, trending on X, fuels debates on sports governance, urging reforms to sustain PSL’s global standing and cultural significance in Pakistan.

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