PCB postponed remaining matches of PSL 10

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has postponed the remaining eight matches of the 10^th edition of HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL).

The decision follows the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. 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.

Yesterday, the PCB had announced that the remaining PSL matches will be relocated to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) due to the growing war fears between India and Pakistan.

🚨 Remaining fixtures of #HBLPSLX have been shifted to the UAE 🚨

The exact schedule will be shared in due course 🏏

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— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) May 8, 2025

On the other hand, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had also suspended the Indian Premier League (IPL) for one week.

A BCCI official told Press Trust of India that “it does not look nice that cricket goes on while the country is at war.”

The PCB spokesperson said in a statement that 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 and our security personnel defending the nation.”

It further said that the board recognises 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.”