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Indo-Pak War: PCB forced to postpone PSL 2025 after failing to crack deal with UAE Cricket – Report

  • The Pakistan Cricket Board postponed the remaining fixtures of the 2025 Pakistan Super League on Friday amid escalating India-Pakistan military tensions.
  • Rising cross-border hostilities, including missile strikes and a drone incident at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium hours before a PSL game, prompted safety concerns among players and officials.
  • The PCB initially planned to relocate the last eight matches to the UAE but later indefinitely postponed the tournament following advice from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and meetings with foreign players and franchise owners.
  • PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi stated they took the decision to protect players’ mental well-being and out of respect for national sentiments, noting cricket must take a 'respectful pause' during the conflict.
  • The postponement coincides with a one-week IPL suspension due to the conflict, reflecting how escalating Indo-Pak tensions have caused both leagues to halt their tournaments amid uncertainty over resumption dates.
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Pakistan postpones its T20 cricket tournament because of concerns over conflict with India

The Pakistan Cricket Board has postponed its Pakistan Super League following rising military tensions between India and Pakistan. “Cricket while being a unifying force and a source of joy, must take a respectful pause,” the PCB said in a statement.…

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ESPN Cricinfo broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Thursday, May 8, 2025.
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