Multan Sultans Set to Sign English Star as PSL 12 Direct Signing

Multan Sultans is reportedly considering England all-rounder Ben Stokes as their marquee direct signing for the 12th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL).

Key points

• The all-rounder has already signed with Adelaide Strikers for the 2026-27 Major Bash League (BBL) season, marking his return to the Australian T20 competition.
• In September, British newspaper The Guardian documented that Stokes had been in negotiations with teams from the PSL and Major League Cricket (MLC) in the United States.
• Despite retiring from international cricket in June 2026, Stokes remains registered with Durham, meaning he could still require clearance to participate in overseas franchise competitions.
• The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has allowed each PSL franchise to directly sign one marquee player who did not feature in PSL 10 or PSL 11.
• It opened on October 23, will remain open until November 23, 2026.

According to Franchise owner and CEO Gohar Shah has reportedly, multan's direct signing will be an English player, although he has not made public the cricketer's identity. Babar Azam Tops Elite List of Test Batters With Another Milestone.

As reports indicate, Stokes has emerged as a leading candidate, with speculation growing over a potential move to the franchise ahead of PSL 12.

Notably, the former England Test captain has already been linked with a move to the PSL after holding discussions with franchises regarding his participation in the 2027 season.

Nevertheless, his potential participation could face complications over obtaining a No-Objection Certificate (NOC) from the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).

Meanwhile, the all-rounder has already signed with Adelaide Strikers for the 2026-27 Major Bash League (BBL) season, marking his return to the Australian T20 competition. Pakistan Thrash Nepal to Reach U19 Asia Cup Semifinals.

Meanwhile, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has allowed each PSL franchise to directly sign one marquee player who did not feature in PSL 10 or PSL 11.

In practice, the direct signing window. It opened on October 23, will remain open until November 23, 2026.

While the tournament will take place from March 18 to May 2, featuring 44 matches throughout five to six venues, the PSL 12 player auction is scheduled for January 23, 2027.

Multan Sultans have yet to officially announce their marquee signing, and any agreement involving Stokes remains unconfirmed. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.

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Taken together, the developments around multan Sultans Set to Sign English Star as PSL 12 Direct Signing point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.