Pakistan Super League Postponed Amid Rising Tensions at India-Pakistan Border

PSL 10th Edition Delayed Due to Border Situation

Islamabad [Pakistan], May 9: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on Friday that the 10th season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) has been postponed, attributing the decision to the escalating tensions at the India-Pakistan border.

Just a day prior, the PCB had indicated that the remaining eight matches would be relocated to the UAE, although specific dates and venues were not disclosed. The postponement of this major T20 tournament was made following recommendations from Pakistan's Prime Minister, Shahbaz Sharif.

According to the PCB's statement, "The last 24 hours have seen a worsening of the situation on the LOC. The decision to postpone has been taken pursuant to advice received from the Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif."

In a related development, the Indian Premier League (IPL) has also been put on hold for a week due to the rising tensions between the two nations. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced that a revised tournament schedule will be shared after discussions with government officials and stakeholders.

Following the recent Pahalgam terror attack, Pakistan has engaged in original escalation, prompting India to respond with targeted strikes on terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK).

Pakistan's actions have led to further escalation, which the Indian Defence Forces are effectively countering.