US EditionTwo cities to host Pakistan Super League in empty stadiums due to spike in oil prices
- On Sunday, the Pakistan Super League organiser announced matches will be played in empty stadiums with no fans initially, hosted only in Lahore and Karachi starting March 26, 2026 at Gaddadi Stadium, Lahore.
- Soaring oil prices tied to regional fighting have led the Pakistan government to ask citizens to restrict movement, prompting closures and work-from-home measures that influenced the PCB decision.
- Issuing refunds, the Pakistan Cricket Board will issue refunds within 72 hours and try to compensate the eight franchises for lost gate receipts, canceling the Opening Ceremony.
- The board apologised to Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Multan and Peshawar after consulting the prime minister and franchises before deciding to hold games in empty stadiums.
- Looking ahead, player withdrawals and crowd restrictions mean several overseas players, including Jake Fraser-McGurk and Spencer Johnson, have pulled out, and Naqvi said crowds won't be allowed as long as the crisis continues.
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