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Economic Times
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Economic Times
Pakistan's PSL to be played without DRS and Hawkeye as Indian technicians do not return after India-Pakistan conflict
The remaining Pakistan Super League matches will proceed without Hawkeye and DRS due to the unavailability of Indian technicians following heightened tensions between India and Pakistan. The PCB's efforts to relocate the matches to the UAE were unsuccessful, compounding the challenges. Furthermore, franchises are grappling with the departure of overseas players, adding to the difficulties in completing the tournament. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Technological setback after conflict PCB unable to shift matches to UAE Franchises struggle with foreign player exits Challenges continue for PSL organisers The remaining matches of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) will be played without Hawkeye and DRS (Decision Review System) after Indian technicians, who manage these technologies, reportedly did not return to Pakistan following recent hostilities between India and Pakistan. The PSL was suspended after India carried out missile strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, two weeks after the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam that left 26 people reports stated that the team responsible for managing Hawkeye and DRS systems has not returned to Pakistan. "Which means that the last few remaining matches of the PSL will now be completed without any DRS which is a big blow to the board and teams," the source of the broadcaster's crew were Indian nationals. After the league was suspended due to the conflict, they returned to India and have not come back because of the ongoing Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) explored the option of completing the PSL in the UAE. However, the Emirates Cricket Board declined the proposal. This left the PCB with limited options to resume the addition to the absence of DRS, several franchises are facing difficulties due to overseas players leaving. Some, including Mitchell Owens and Kusal Mendis, chose to join the Indian Premier League. On Thursday, Islamabad United lost a key player when England's Alex Hales flew back home ahead of their eliminator match scheduled for PSL, now in its 10th season, is dealing with multiple setbacks as the PCB works to resume and complete the tournament amid strained cross-border relations and logistical issues.
Time of India
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Pakistan's PSL to be played without DRS and Hawkeye as Indian technicians do not return after India-Pakistan conflict
The remaining matches of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) will be played without Hawkeye and DRS (Decision Review System) after Indian technicians, who manage these technologies, reportedly did not return to Pakistan following recent hostilities between India and Pakistan. The PSL was suspended after India carried out missile strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, two weeks after the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam that left 26 people dead. Technological setback after conflict Several reports stated that the team responsible for managing Hawkeye and DRS systems has not returned to Pakistan. "Which means that the last few remaining matches of the PSL will now be completed without any DRS which is a big blow to the board and teams," the source said. Most of the broadcaster's crew were Indian nationals. After the league was suspended due to the conflict, they returned to India and have not come back because of the ongoing tension. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play War Thunder now for free War Thunder Play Now Undo PCB unable to shift matches to UAE The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) explored the option of completing the PSL in the UAE. However, the Emirates Cricket Board declined the proposal. This left the PCB with limited options to resume the league. Franchises struggle with foreign player exits In addition to the absence of DRS, several franchises are facing difficulties due to overseas players leaving. Some, including Mitchell Owens and Kusal Mendis, chose to join the Indian Premier League. On Thursday, Islamabad United lost a key player when England's Alex Hales flew back home ahead of their eliminator match scheduled for Friday. Live Events Challenges continue for PSL organisers The PSL, now in its 10th season, is dealing with multiple setbacks as the PCB works to resume and complete the tournament amid strained cross-border relations and logistical issues.
NDTV
23-05-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
No DRS For PSL 2025, Claims Report. Reason Is India-Pakistan Border Tension
The remainder of Pakistan Super League is set to be conducted without Hawkeye and DRS technologies as most of the technicians who handle that aspect are from India and are not expected to return back following the recent conflict between the two nations. The PSL was postponed indefinitely after India launched missile attacks on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan Occupied Jammu and Kashmir a fortnight after the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people were killed. The PCB tried to organise the remainder of the PSL in UAE but the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) declined the proposal. The PCB continues to face challenges in completing the 10th edition of PSL following its resumption after the conflict with India. According to a reliable source close to a franchise, the team which manages and runs the Hawkeye and DRS technology has not returned to Pakistan for the remainder of the event. "Which means that the last few remaining matches of the PSL will now be completed without any DRS which is a big blow to the board and teams," the source said. The source said that there would be no DRS available as the broadcaster comprised mainly of Indian nationals. He said that after the league was suspended due to the conflict, the Indian nationals working for the broadcaster had left for home and had not returned because of the tense situation. The franchises have also faced issues replacing overseas players, some of whom opted to leave for the IPL, including Mitchell Owens and Kusal Mendis among others. On Thursday, the Islamabad United side, which has to play in the eliminator 2 on Friday, suffered a big blow as their opener, England's Alex Hales also flew back home.
Indian Express
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Indian Express
PSL to be without DRS for remainder of season as technicians not expected return to Pakistan: Report
The 2025 season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) could be without a fully functioning Decision Review System (DRS) for the remainder of the season, including the final. According to PTI, the technicians who handle the Hawkeye and other DRS systems are not expected to return to Pakistan following the country's recent conflict with India. The PSL was suspended as tensions escalated and is now scheduled to end on May 25, with two more playoffs yet to be played. DRS hasn't featured in the league since its resumption on May 17. This includes the first qualifier in which Quetta Gladiators beat Islamabad United by 30 runs to go through to the final. Karachi Kings now play Lahore Qalandars in the Eliminator on May 22 after which the second qualifier will be played on Friday. According to PTI, the team which manages and runs the Hawkeye and DRS technology comprised mainly of Indian nationals. After the league was suspended due to the conflict, the Indian nationals working for the broadcaster had left for home and had not returned because of the tense situation. The PCB tried to organise the remainder of the PSL in UAE but the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) declined the proposal. The franchises have also faced issues replacing overseas players, some of whom opted to leave for the IPL, including Mitchell Owens and Kusal Mendis among others. On Thursday, the Islamabad United side, which has to play in the eliminator 2 on Friday, suffered a big blow as their opener, England's Alex Hales also flew back home. The league's rescheduling has also had an effect on Pakistan's international calendar. The PSL final was originally scheduled for May 18 and Pakistan's T20I series against Bangladesh would've then started on May 25. The series is now set to start on May 28. Additionally, the number of matches in the series has been reduced to three from the original five.
