Pakistani fast bowler Ihsanullah has been making headlines for the past few days after he was overlooked for the upcoming Pakistan Super League 2025 (PSL 2025). Ihsanullah was not picked by any franchise, not even his former team, Multan Sultans, in the recent PSL Player Draft 2025.
After the dismissal, the Pakistani pacer could not contain his emotions and expressed his outburst during a live interview where he criticized Multan Sultans owner Ali Tareen for not supporting him and said that he will never play in the Pakistan Super League (PSL).
However, days after the 2025 PSL draft, Ihsanullah made a surprising U-turn as he started singing the praises of the Multan Sultans owner after the franchise offered him a much-needed opportunity. The right-arm pacer will represent JDW in the upcoming President’s Cup Grade Two tournament.
Ihsanullah’s emotional outburst turns into gratitude as Multan Sultans offer an opportunity
On Wednesday, January 15, Ali Tareen approached Ihsanullah and offered him this opportunity. Multan Sultans showed unwavering support to the talented bowler by allowing him to play for their divisional team JDW in the President’s Cup Grade Two tournament in April and May.
The partnership would see the Pakistani bowler make use of Multan Sultans’ state-of-the-art facilities, helping him regain fitness and form ahead of the domestic tournament to bring him back for the upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL) season.
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Under the expert guidance of fast bowling coach Catherine Dalton, Ihsanullah will train at the Multan Sultans Academy in Lodhran. After receiving extended support from the PSL franchise, the bowler expressed his gratitude to owner Ali Tareen and the team.
Geo Super TV quoted Pacer as saying, “Multan Sultans have always supported me and I am grateful for their continued support.”
We will provide all possible support to get him back to full fitness and form: Ali Tareen
Meanwhile, Tareen highlighted Ihsanullah’s immense value to both Multan Sultans and the country and promised that the PSL franchise is fully committed to helping him regain his fitness and form.
The franchise owner also praised the young pacer’s rare talent, saying fast bowlers like Ihsanullah are a once-in-a-generation find and will help him develop into a world-class player.
Ali Tareen stated: “Ihsanullah is an asset for us and this country. We will provide him with all possible support so that he can return to full fitness and form. Fast bowlers like Ihsanullah are born once in a generation. He needs protection and Multan Sultans are committed to helping the PCB nurture and develop world-class talent.”
My statement was influenced by emotions: Ihsanullah on PSL retirement
On the other hand, the Pakistani pacer reversed his decision to withdraw from the Pakistan Super League within 24 hours, saying that he made the statement out of emotion.
He stated: “You just know that the franchises didn’t pick me, and the masses and my family pissed me off, so I made an emotional decision. I wouldn’t make that decision again.”
