LAHORE / RAWALPINDI — 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). Franchise owner and CEO Gohar Shah has reportedly confirmed that Multan’s direct signing will be an English player, although he has not revealed the cricketer’s identity.
According to reports, Stokes has emerged as a leading candidate, with speculation growing over a potential move to the franchise ahead of PSL 12. 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. In September, British newspaper that Stokes had been in talks with teams from the PSL and Major League Cricket (MLC) in the United States.
However, his potential participation could face complications over obtaining a No-Objection Certificate (NOC) from the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). 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 all-rounder has already signed with Adelaide Strikers for the 2026-27 Big Bash League (BBL) season, marking his return to the Australian T20 competition.