On Friday (9th May), the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) took a massive step amid the tensions between India and Pakistan. The governing body has postponed the ongoing edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL).
India and Pakistan engaged in a war-like situation. The two rivals have been attacking each other for the last few days, and things are only escalating with each passing day. Things are not looking great at all.
UAE refused from hosting PSL
Amid the attacks, the Pakistan Cricket Board first shifted all the games of PSL 2025 from Rawalpindi to Karachi. However, with the situation turning bad, the governing body then released the official statement, saying that the remainder of the tournament would be played in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
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However, the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) reportedly refused the proposal and openly denied the Pakistan Cricket Board from hosting PSL in the UAE, with rising tensions between India and Pakistan. This left the governing body in no man’s land, and they had to make a harsh decision.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announces the postponement of the remaining eight matches of the PSL
The Pakistan Cricket Board postponed the PSL 2025 and, while releasing the official statement, mentioned that they they took the decision after taking advice from Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif. The governing body openly blamed India for escalating the issue and said:
“The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announces the postponement of the remaining eight matches of the HBL PSL X. The last 24 hours have seen a worsening of the situation on the LOC, increased incursion of 78 drones, and the firing of surface to surface missiles from India.
“The decision to postpone has been taken pursuant to advice received from the Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif who has kept in view the reckless aggression from India that has escalated to a point where national attention and sentiments are rightly focused on the courageous efforts of the Armed Forces of Pakistan who are vociferously upholding the sovereignty of our beloved Pakistan.
The PCB and its players stand resolutely in solidarity with the families of the martyrs – Governing body
The Pakistan Cricket Board added that they stand in solidarity with the families of the martyrs and our security personnel. They also mentioned that they also have sincere regard for the mental well-being of participating players
“The PCB and its players stand resolutely in solidarity with the families of the martyrs and our security personnel defending the nation. The PCB recognizes the efforts and support of its partners, franchises, participating players, broadcasters, sponsors, and organizers in having ensured the smooth conduct of the tournament thus far, however; cricket while being a unifying force and a source of joy, must take a respectful pause when the country is facing such callous opposition.
“We, at the PCB, also have sincere regard for the mental well-being of participating players and the sentiments of our foreign players, and we respect the concerns of their families who want to see them back home.”
