The Multan Sultans, a franchise representing Pakistan's fifth-largest city, will make its debut in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2018.
Their addition will make the PSL’s third edition lengthier as the four-week-long tournament will now host 34 matches — 10 more than the second edition.
The expansion of the PSL, after just two seasons, signifies the popularity the T20 league enjoys in the country.
The Sultans’ sale price is also telling of this fact. The league's first expansion franchise was acquired by the Dubai-based firm Schon Group at a price of $5.2m per year — exactly the double of what was paid for the previous most expensive team: the Karachi Kings.