PCB to Reschedule Remaining PSL 2025 Matches Amid Rising Pakistan-India Tensions

Islamabad — The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced plans to reschedule the remaining matches of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 season as mounting tensions between Pakistan and India cast a shadow over the tournament’s continuity and player safety.

The decision follows a high-level emergency meeting held in Islamabad on Thursday, during which PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi met with foreign players after a drone reportedly fell inside the Rawalpindi Stadium complex. A match between Karachi Kings and Peshawar Zalmi, scheduled for that day, was postponed — though persistent rainfall had already threatened to disrupt play.

Pakistan has accused India of launching multiple drones into its territory, including over Rawalpindi, Lahore, and Karachi, while India claims the action was in retaliation for attempted strikes by Pakistan following an earlier missile attack linked to an April terror incident in Pahalgam, Kashmir.

“The PCB is reviewing the situation and will be rescheduling some of the PSL matches,” the board confirmed in a statement. “Further updates will be provided as matters are finalised.”

As of Thursday, eight matches remain in the season — four in Rawalpindi, one in Multan, and three in Lahore, where the final is scheduled. All three cities have reportedly been impacted by drone activity. Though Karachi was also affected, it remains a possible alternative venue due to its prior hosting capability. Some foreign players have reportedly shown interest in shifting the remaining fixtures to Dubai, a move still under consideration.

The growing instability has raised concerns among international players. Reports indicate that while the PCB remains committed to continuing the league, opinions among foreign contingents — particularly from England — are divided. Some players are considering early departures, prompting close communication between the PCB and international cricket boards.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) stated it is in constant contact with its two players in the PSL, Nahid Rana and Rishad Hossain, assuring coordination with the PCB and the Bangladesh High Commission to ensure player safety and smooth exit arrangements if needed.

Similarly, Cricket West Indies (CWI) confirmed it is working with the West Indies Players’ Association (WIPA) to monitor the safety of West Indian cricketers currently participating in both the PSL and IPL.

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“The welfare of our people remains our highest priority,” said CWI in an official statement, noting that it continues to receive updates through diplomatic and cricketing channels and is ready to assist as needed.

As regional tensions grow, the future of both South Asia’s premier T20 leagues — the PSL and IPL — remains uncertain, with security, diplomacy, and international coordination taking center stage.