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The Pakistan Cricket Board had earlier talked about holding PSL matches in Dubai.
The remaining matches of Pakistan Super League (PSL) will not be in Dubai. The Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) has said that the remaining PSL matches amidst India-Pakistan tension in UAE.
According to news agency ANI, UAE is concerned with the results caused by the increasing border tension between India and Pakistan. Following the developments, PCB officials advised the government to hold the last eight matches of PSL in Dubai or Doha. But UAE said- there is no possibility of approval amid stress.
The match between Karachi Kings and Peshwar Jalmi was re-scheduled in Rawalpindi after India’s drone attack on Thursday a day earlier.
Damaged part of Rawalpindi Stadium due to India’s drone attack.
There is no possibility of approval between stress: ECB A source of the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) told the news agency that the board is unlikely to approve the hosting of PSL’s remaining matches, citing security concerns from increasing stress between India and Pakistan.
The source said, “UAE has the largest population of South Asian people who enjoy cricket. Hosting a tournament such as PSL can pose security risk amidst such stressful circumstances.
India’s relations with UAE Cricket Board good The UAE Cricket Board has had good relations with BCCI in recent years. At the behest of India, India’s matches were hosted by Dubai during the ICC T20 World Cup 2021 and the Champions Trophy 2025. Dubai International Cricket Council (ICC) is also headquartered and has also hosted several programs of the Asian Cricket Council during the ACC tenure of ICC President Jai Shah.
Under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma, India won the 2025 Champions Trophy in Dubai itself.
India responded to Pahalgam attack On April 22, in direct response to the Pahalgam terror attack, where 26 tourists were killed. The Indian Forces started ‘Operation Sindoor’ on Wednesday (May 7), in which 9 terrorist bases were attacked in Pakistan and Pakistan -occupied Jammu and Kashmir (POK).
Pakistan retaliated, but the Indian Army successfully thwarted several drone attacks on the night of 8 and 9 May.
Photos of India’s air strike, rescue and retaliation photos in different areas including Muzaffarabad, MuridK, Pakistan.
After the attack, the match is talked about getting the match elsewhere After India’s drone attack, the match between Karachi Kings and Peshwar Jalmi in Rawalpindi has been re-scheduled on Thursday. Bhaskar’s source said- Only today’s match has been re-scheduled. However, new venue and time have not yet been reported. There is talk of shifting PSL too, but no decision has been taken so far.
News agency IANS quoted a former cricketer as saying- ‘Foreign players are in deep shock. Many players are now trying to leave the country as soon as possible. PCB officials have advised to shift the remaining matches of PSL to Karachi, Doha and Dubai. PCB will take a decision after consulting the government.
In retaliation under Operation Sindoor, a drone in India fell at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, damaged to the stadium, although the Pakistan government described it as a sky power. Read full news …