The recently revived Multan Sultans brand, which was previously the Sialkot Stallionz, has officially revealed their leadership line of the much-hyped 2026 Pakistan Super League (PSL 11).
As the burning question of every fan: Ashton Turner has been named as the new captain of the Multan Sultans. The 32-year-old Australian comes with a rich global and franchise experience in cricket and is bound to spear-head the Sultans as they seek to conquer the upcoming tournament, which will start later this month.
Ashton Turner’s Leadership and T20 Profile
Ashton Turner comes to the PSL with an impeccable name as a leader who is tactically astute and a middle-order batter who is aggressive.
Turner is known to have a history of guiding T20 franchises to success under the most stressful conditions having a reputation of making very calm decisions.
He has enjoyed the best track record with the Big Bash League (BBL) in Australia where his remarkable performance as the captain of Perth Scorchers team has earned him a lot of appreciation. It is this sense of winning that the management of Multan Sultans is exploiting to offer high standards to the squad both on and off the field.
Proven Leader. Proven Champion.
— Multan Sultans (@MultanSultans) March 9, 2026
3x BBL titles as captain.
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Turner’s Vision for the Multan Sultans
Speaking of his excitement by the new position, Ashton Turner referred to the fact that the chance of leading the Multan Sultans was a proud moment. According to him, he is looking forward to welcoming the enthusiastic fans of the franchise and to taking up the challenge of captaincy of such a good team of players. His main stress, he said, is to bring about an exciting season that the fans can indeed rejoice over.
The Sultan’s management responded to his views by pointing out that the new direction of the franchise has been well matched to the leadership profile exhibited by Turner. The group is seeking to develop a stable, high-performance identity to enhance its connection to fans all through the PSL 11.
Profile of the Multan Sultan’s New Captain
| Attribute | Details |
| Name | Ashton Turner |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Age | 32 |
| Playing Role | Middle-order Batter / Captain |
| Notable Experience | Captain of Perth Scorchers (BBL) |
| PSL 11 Team | Multan Sultans (Formerly Sialkot Stallionz) |
Who is appointed as the captain of Multan Sultans for PSL 11?
Australian cricketer Ashton Turner has been officially appointed as the new captain of the Multan Sultans for the 2026 PSL season.
What is Ashton Turner’s previous captaincy experience?
Ashton Turner is highly experienced in franchise cricket and is most notably known for successfully captaining the Perth Scorchers in Australia’s Big Bash League (BBL).
When is PSL 11 starting?
The 11th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL 2026) is officially expected to begin later this month (March).
