PSL considering postponing rest of season
The Pakistan Super League is considering postponing the remainder of its season amid the ongoing tensions between Pakistan and India. BBC Sport understands the PSL is looking at all options, including halting the tournament for a number of weeks, moving it to a single city or outside the country. Players at the PSL, including those from England, took part in an emergency meeting held by tournament organisers on Thursday. James Vince, Chris Jordan, Tom Curran, David Willey, Sam Billings, Luke Wood and Tom Kohler-Cadmore are the English players involved in the PSL. (Agencies)
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