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News18
11-05-2025
- Sport
- News18
PSL 2025 Matches Shifted To Karachi After Operation Sindoor: Report
Curated By : Cricketnext Staff Last Updated: May 08, 2025, 16:16 IST As many as four of the remaining PSL 2025 matches were slated to be held in Rawalpindi. (AFP Photo) The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has reportedly shifted the remaining matches of the ongoing Pakistan Super League to Karachi amidst the ongoing cross-border tension with India. As per PSL 2025 format, six teams were to next play matches in Rawalpindi but the decision has been taken as India responded with drones and missiles on the night of May 7-8 after Pakistan's attempt to engage a number of military targets in Northern and Western India including Awantipura, Srinagar, Jammu, Pathankot, Amritsar, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Adampur, Bhatinda, Chandigarh, Nal, Phalodi, Uttarlai, and Bhuj. Indian armed forces have launched a military operation, Operation Sindoor, striking nine terror infrastructures in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in response to the Pahalgam terror attack last month. Recommended Stories Earlier, PCB claimed that the overseas stars taking part in PSL have decided to stay back despite the ongoing geopolitical tensions. 'The foreign players met PSL chief Salman Naseer at a dinner last night and they had a 'gup shup' (informal chat)," PCB spokesperson Amir Mir was quoted as saying by Pakistan media. 'Naturally the current scenario may have come under discussion. There is no chance of the foreign players leaving the country anyway with airspace issues, but they are living under a heavy security blanket of Pakistan Army. There have been surgical strikes…but we don't expect that affecting the PSL. But if, God forbid, things do escalate, we will sit together to decide our next step," he added. View All India Pakistan War | Multiple Blasts In Pakistan, Nur Khan Military Airbase In Rawalpindi Hit Modi-led India Stumps Pakistan| Inside Story Of India's Operation Sindoor |India Attacks Terror Hubs India Downs 8 Missiles, Strikes Lahore, Islamabad After Pakistani Attacks In J&K, Punjab, Rajasthan Pakistan Army's Poonch Firing Aimed At Unsettling J&K By Targeting Sikhs: Sources | Exclusive India Foils Border Intrusion Under Pak Fire, Kills 7 Jaish Terrorists, Sirens In Punjab And Haryana View all Several cricketers from England, Australia and New Zealand including David Warner, Chris Jordan, David Willey, Michael Bracewell among others are in Pakistan for the T20 competition. 'The board's approach is to support its players with up-to-date information and expert guidance, while respecting their personal choices in light of the current regional tensions," the England and Wales Cricket Board said in a statement recently. News cricket PSL 2025 Matches Shifted To Karachi After Operation Sindoor: Report
Hans India
09-05-2025
- Sport
- Hans India
PSL Foreign Players Can't Leave Pakistan Due to Airspace Restrictions Amid Tensions
The future of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 is now uncertain following India's Operation Sindoor in the early hours of the day, which was a response to the Pahalgam terror attack. As tensions rise, many overseas players participating in the PSL have become worried. Reports indicate that several players wish to leave both the tournament and the country. However, they are unable to leave due to airspace restrictions. Amir Mir, a spokesperson for the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), confirmed that the foreign players are unable to leave the country for at least the next 48 hours because of airspace issues. Reports have mentioned that seven English players have expressed interest in leaving the PSL midway. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is actively monitoring the situation and is in regular contact with the players. Amir Mir also mentioned that the foreign players met with PSL chief Salman Naseer for an informal discussion during a dinner. Naturally, the current situation came up in their conversation, but Mir reassured that the foreign players are safe, under heavy protection by the Pakistan Army. While there have been surgical strikes on both sides of the border, he emphasized that they do not expect this to affect the PSL. However, if the situation escalates, they will decide on further actions.
Hindustan Times
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
‘No chance of foreign PSL players leaving Pakistan': PCB responds amid reports of England stars seeking early departures
Despite hostilities escalating between India and Pakistan, foreign players participating at the ongoing PSL 2025 have reportedly decided to stay in the country. India began Operation Sindoor in response to the Pahalgam terror attack, launching air strikes over the Kashmir border and the situation in the border has become intense. Karachi Kings English batsman James Vince celebrates after scoring a half-century.(AFP) According to a report from Pakistan media outlet Dawn, PCB spokesperson Amir Mir revealed that the foreign players can't leave the country due to air space issues. Pakistan shut their air space for 48 hours, with the announcement coming on Wednesday. Also before that, major airlines had begun to avoid flying over Pakistan. Mir said, 'The foreign players met PSL chief Salman Naseer at a dinner last night and they had a 'gup shup' (informal chat).' 'Naturally the current scenario may have come under discussion. 'There is no chance of the foreign players leaving the country anyway with airspace issues, but they are living under a heavy security blanket of Pakistan Army. 'There have been surgical strikes on both sides of the border but we don't expect that affecting the PSL. But if, God forbid, things do escalate, we will sit together to decide our next step,' he added. There are many England and New Zealand cricketers in Pakistan currently, participating at the PSL. Reacting to the issue, the ECB said in a statement, 'The board's approach is to support its players with up-to-date information and expert guidance, while respecting their personal choices in light of the current regional tensions.' There have been reports that the England camp in PSL are split and some want to return back home. Meanwhile, some players want to remain in Pakistan and wrap up their respective campaigns. The Pahalgam attack took place on April 22, 2025, where militants shot and killed 26 civilians, according to reports. Only Hindu tourists were reportedly targeted in the attack, and also a Christian tourist and local Muslim were also killed. The attack's responsibility has been claimed by The Resistance Front, an offshoot of Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba. In reaction, India accused Pakistan of supporting cross-border terrorism and also suspended the Indus Waters Treaty, and closed borders. Meanwhile, Pakistan denied the accusations and suspended the Simla Agreement, restricting trade and closing air space. Even India closed its airspace to Pakistani airlines, banned all imports from pakistan and also banned entry of Pakistani ships into its ports.
