Multan Sultans Owner Warns Steve Smith And Teammates Ahead Of PSL 2026

The Multan Sultans are preparing strongly for the upcoming Pakistan Super League 2026 season. The team has already made some important changes and added new players to the squad.

Australian star Steve Smith has become one of this season's biggest signings because he will play in the tournament for the first time. Smith had a very good season in the Big Bash League 2025–26 and now he wants to maintain his performance in Pakistan.

The franchise also added Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan to their team to improve their batting. The management wants to develop a strong team for the upcoming season through their new players who will join the team.

The new owner of the team has delivered his first message to all players before the tournament begins.

Owner sends strict message to players

According to reports from Pakistan’s Relukattay, Multan Sultans owner Gohar Shah has warned the entire squad ahead of PSL 2026.

He said every player must meet the team’s standards especially when it comes to fitness and physical strength. Shah explained that no player would receive any special advantages because of their status or previous achievements.

His message applies to every member of the squad including big names like Steve Smith and Sahibzada Farhan.

Gohar Shah said:

“I will tell all the players, if you fall below the benchmark, even if you’ve a two-year contract, I will send you home, even if I've to pay an extra 60 lakhs. I will absolutely not compromise on my players’ physical strength. Anyone who does not meet this standard will not play in my team, no matter how high their skill level is.”

The strong statement shows that the owner wants strict discipline and high standards within the team before the start of the tournament.

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New captain announced for PSL 2026

The franchise made a major decision when they named Ashton Turner as their new captain for the 2026 season.

Turner takes over from former captain Mohammad Rizwan who had led the team in previous seasons but has now moved to another franchise.

The Multan Sultans have acquired two fast bowlers to join their team after making leadership changes. Arshad Iqbal has joined the team after playing 24 PSL matches for Karachi Kings and Peshawar Zalmi. Another young pacer Muhammad Ismail has also been signed and could make his PSL debut this season.

Multan Sultans squad for PSL 2026

The Multan Sultans' only PSL title came in 2021. The team is now aiming to win another title after a span of five years. The team has assembled a formidable team for the upcoming season through its roster of experienced international athletes and skilled local cricket players.

Here is the full Multan Sultans squad for PSL 2026:

Ashton Turner (c), Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Salman Mirza, Ahmed Daniyal, Saad Masood, Steve Smith, Jahanzaib Sultan, Sahibzada Farhan, Peter Siddle, Tabraiz Shamsi, Lachlan Shaw, Delano Potgieter, Josh Phillippe, Shan Masood, Momin Qamar, Muhammad Awais Zafar, Arshad Iqbal and Muhammad Ismail.

With the tournament getting closer, the Multan Sultans will now focus on building strong team chemistry and meeting the high standards set by their new owner.