EPISODE · Jun 16, 2025 · 1H 40M
ALI TAREEN: Why Multan Sultans had the Worst PSL Ever! | EP 191
from Backward Point Cricket Podcast · host Backward Point
Ali Tareen opens up on all things PSL 10, Multan Sultans, and Pakistan cricket. T&C applies: https://www.sendwave.compromo code “SCOREPK"Sendwave makes money off the exchange rate.FX rates are subject to change.Use code "BP10" for an exclusive 10% off your purchase at Yashi Sports: https://www.yashisports.com💼 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BackwardPointPodcast Timestamps:0:00 - Intro 1:31 - Reaction to Multan Sultans PSL 103:00 - Is it time for Multan Sultans to rebuild?7:30 - Were Multan Sultans happy with their draft picks?9:28 - Why Multan Sultans weren't interested to pick David Warner?12:25 - PSL category renewal process15:30 - What is going to happen in PSL 11?17:30 - Ali being vocal about his concerns with the PSL 19:53 - The impact of PSL being its separate entity21:55 - PSL's current financial model & why Ali continues to invest in the PSL 24:10 - PSL's decline and lack of owners' input in PSL26:15 - Issues with the rental model of teams in PSL 27:50 - The positive side of the PSL 30:27 - Why PSL doesn't want to give up power34:15 - Ideal PSL's financial model & why Ali spoke up 36:10 - Why Karachi's crowd doesn't come to the stadium 43:38 - What happens in the PSL off-season46:55 - Why Multan Sultans dropped so many catches this year & overall fielding standards in PSL 10 50:48 - Main reasons why Multan Sultans lost PSL 10 52:36 - Ali's honest opinion on Rizwan in T20s53:50 - The Rizwan-Babar opening pair 57:00 - Pakistan team's toxic environment 58:17 - Ali's reaction to Pakistan's new era in T20s59:54 - Does Ali play cricket himself & how Ali appoints coaches for Multan Sultans1:03:29 - Why don't we see Abdul Rehman as a coach in the Pakistan Team & Pakistan legends ego issue1:12:25 - Why can't we see a documentary on Pakistan cricket like The Last Dance?1:19:31 - The impact of a Netflix-level documentary in the PSL1:23:13 - Looking forward to PSL 11 and possible changes1:25:33 - Thoughts on players looking to leave existing teams & owners blackmailing players 1:29:19 - Is Ali in tune with pop culture, and does he listen to Wasay Iffi?1:30:55 - Which PSL team would Ali join as a player?1:31:48 - What would Ali do if he became PSL's CEO?1:33:53 - Ali's top 3 dream picks in the PSL 1:37:33 - Shahid Afridi's impact and aura 🌐 Connect with Backward Point:Official Website: https://backwardpointpod.com✉️ Sign up for our free weekly newsletter: https://backwardpointpodcast.substack.com🎮 Join our free Discord community: https://discord.gg/6d26NBTA2Z📧 For inquiries and collaborations: [email protected]📱 Follow Us on Socials:📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backwardpointpod🐦 Twitter / X: https://twitter.com/point_backward📌 About the Podcast:Welcome to Backward Point, the podcast where we dive deep into the world of cricket with hot takes, current affairs think pieces, and discussions you won’t want to miss!
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Ali Tareen opens up on all things PSL 10, Multan Sultans, and Pakistan cricket. T&C applies: https://www.sendwave.compromo code “SCOREPK"Sendwave makes money off the exchange rate.FX rates are subject to change.Use code "BP10" for an exclusive 10% off your purchase at Yashi Sports: https://www.yashisports.com💼 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BackwardPointPodcast Timestamps:0:00 - Intro 1:31 - Reaction to Multan Sultans PSL 103:00 - Is it time for Multan Sultans to rebuild?7:30 - Were Multan Sultans happy with their draft picks?9:28 - Why Multan Sultans weren't interested to pick David Warner?12:25 - PSL category renewal process15:30 - What is going to happen in PSL 11?17:30 - Ali being vocal about his concerns with the PSL 19:53 - The impact of PSL being its separate entity21:55 - PSL's current financial model & why Ali continues to invest in the PSL 24:10 - PSL's decline and lack of owners' input in PSL26:15 - Issues with the rental model of teams in PSL 27:50 - The positive side of the PSL 30:27 - Why PSL doesn't want to give up power34:15 - Ideal PSL's financial model & why Ali spoke up 36:10 - Why Karachi's crowd doesn't come to the stadium 43:38 - What happens in the PSL off-season46:55 - Why Multan Sultans dropped so many catches this year & overall fielding standards in PSL 10 50:48 - Main reasons why Multan Sultans lost PSL 10 52:36 - Ali's honest opinion on Rizwan in T20s53:50 - The Rizwan-Babar opening pair 57:00 - Pakistan team's toxic environment 58:17 - Ali's reaction to Pakistan's new era in T20s59:54 - Does Ali play cricket himself & how Ali appoints coaches for Multan Sultans1:03:29 - Why don't we see Abdul Rehman as a coach in the Pakistan Team & Pakistan legends ego issue1:12:25 - Why can't we see a documentary on Pakistan cricket like The Last Dance?1:19:31 - The impact of a Netflix-level documentary in the PSL1:23:13 - Looking forward to PSL 11 and possible changes1:25:33 - Thoughts on players looking to leave existing teams & owners blackmailing players 1:29:19 - Is Ali in tune with pop culture, and does he listen to Wasay Iffi?1:30:55 - Which PSL team would Ali join as a player?1:31:48 - What would Ali do if he became PSL's CEO?1:33:53 - Ali's top 3 dream picks in the PSL 1:37:33 - Shahid Afridi's impact and aura 🌐 Connect with Backward Point:Official Website: https://backwardpointpod.com✉️ Sign up for our free weekly newsletter: https://backwardpointpodcast.substack.com🎮 Join our free Discord community: https://discord.gg/6d26NBTA2Z📧 For inquiries and collaborations: [email protected]📱 Follow Us on Socials:📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backwardpointpod🐦 Twitter / X: https://twitter.com/point_backward📌 About the Podcast:Welcome to Backward Point, the podcast where we dive deep into the world of cricket with hot takes, current affairs think pieces, and discussions you won’t want to miss!
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