Amidst tension between India and Pakistan, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has postponed Pakistan Super League (PSL). PCB wanted to organize the remaining matches of its league in Dubai, but Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) refused to host the match. On Friday morning, Pakistan Cricket Board had announced to organize the remaining matches of PSL in UAE. After this, Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) told news agency ANI – ‘It is difficult to organize PSL matches in UAE amid tension. We are concerned about the situation of tension between the two countries.’ A day earlier, Rawalpindi stadium was badly damaged in India’s drone attack, after which PSL match was rescheduled. Then PCB officials had advised the government to organize the last eight matches of the league in Dubai or Doha. Approval unlikely amid tension: ECB
A source in Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) told news agency ANI that it is difficult to approve hosting the remaining matches of PSL due to security reasons amid increasing tension between India and Pakistan. UAE has the largest population of South Asians, who are cricket lovers. Hosting a tournament like PSL amid such tense circumstances can pose a security risk. India’s relations with UAE Cricket Board are good
The UAE Cricket Board has had good relations with BCCI in recent years. Dubai hosted India’s matches during the ICC T20 World Cup 2021 and Champions Trophy 2025 at India’s request. Dubai is also the headquarters of the International Cricket Council (ICC) and has hosted several Asian Cricket Council events during ICC President Jay Shah’s ACC tenure. India responded to the Pahalgam attack
26 tourists were killed in the Pahalgam terror attack on 22 April. In response, Indian forces launched ‘Operation Sindoor’ on Wednesday (7 May), attacking 9 terrorist bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (POK). Pakistan retaliated, but the Indian Army foiled several drone attacks on the night of 8 and 9 May. IPL postponed for a week amid India-Pakistan tension
Due to the increased conflict between India and Pakistan, BCCI has postponed IPL for a week. BCCI gave this information on Friday. The board said that it has taken this decision keeping in mind the concerns of the players and the sentiments of the fans. The new schedule of IPL will be released depending on the situation. Read the full news…
