Pakistan Super League #PSL Discussion Thread

[WatChe]

Well from official source Pakistan super league rest of reaming matches will be rescheduled and will be shifted to UAE, due to player security reasons. as tension between Pakistan and Indian are at peak, while the exact dates of postponed matches will be announced from management as soon as possible. While I believe that's a great decision before some haters pointing fingers Pakistani securities Incase of any damage to rest of players in ongoing war where anything can be expected.
HBL PSL X remaining matches shifted to UAE

This is best in current scenario of India Pakistan border tension. There was no cricket in Pakistan after 2009 attack on Sri Lankan cricket team in Pakistan. PCB has done lots of efforts in bringing back international cricket in Pakistan and can't afford any more bad incident in the country. It's now confirmed that PSL matches will be shifted to UAE but there dates are still to be announced. IPL is also suspended for one week in India due to similar situation. 

[Farhan99]

Well from official source Pakistan super league rest of reaming matches will be rescheduled and will be shifted to UAE, due to player security reasons. as tension between Pakistan and Indian are at peak, while the exact dates of postponed matches will be announced from management as soon as possible. While I believe that's a great decision before some haters pointing fingers Pakistani securities Incase of any damage to rest of players in ongoing war where anything can be expected.
HBL PSL X remaining matches shifted to UAE

Officially Pakistan Super League 2025 has been postpones by the Pakistan Cricket Board due to the conflict between Pakistan and India. If we take a look at the point table of the series before postponement, Quetta Galdiators is at the first position with 13 points. At the second rank, Karachi Kings is with 10 points with a NRR of 0.4. Its all dependent on the fate, Islamabd United was at first position with no games lost but after the 5th game they lost 4 games out of 9 which was very unfortunate. Now IU has 10 points almost equal to KK but lower RR. Winning team of the last year PSL series, Lahore Qalandar holds 4th spot with 9 points. Peshawar Zalmi lost 4 games out of 8, securing 8 points and they are far better than Multan Sultans which showed worst performance with 2 points. These games don't reflect the final outcomes of the league because this series has been postponed so pray for elimination of the conflict between both the countries.

[JunaidAzizi]

Remaining matches of PSL are shifted to Karachi because of tense situation between India and Pakistan. Today an Indian drone was shot down and landed adjacent to Rawalpindi cricket stadium. It's a good decision by PCB to continue PSL 10 by shifting remaining PSL matches to Karachi where security situation is better compared to Lahore and Rawalpindi. There are 8 games still to be played in PSL 10 and the situation between two neighbours is getting tense with every passing day and PCB should also reschedule the remaining matches to windup PSL 10 as quickly as possible.
PSL 10 matches moved to Karachi amid rising tensions between Pakistan and India

This is a wise decision taken by the PCB. There are many international players who are currently playing in Pakistan, and their security is very necessary, as is the security of our domestic players. I don't know when the situation will normalize so that everything can return to normal, but the situation has worsened compared to yesterday. At this moment, it is necessary to shift the league to better places where security issues are fewer, and Karachi is the best place, they are far away from Indian attacks, and matches will go smoothly. The same case applies to the IPL, their matches are also canceled, but soon they will find an alternative route, and both leagues will end soon. I hope that the tension resolves between them so that the innocent do not suffer from this war.

[noormcs5]

This is best in current scenario of India Pakistan border tension. There was no cricket in Pakistan after 2009 attack on Sri Lankan cricket team in Pakistan. PCB has done lots of efforts in bringing back international cricket in Pakistan and can't afford any more bad incident in the country.

Well, this is not like the previous incident where there was an terrorist attack's on the Sri Lanka team. This time it is the war that has been initiated between Pakistan and India. Terrorisim is different than a full-fledged war and you cannot blame a country if any mishap happens because of the war. In the best interest of everyone, the tournament is postponed.

It's now confirmed that PSL matches will be shifted to UAE but there dates are still to be announced. IPL is also suspended for one week in India due to similar situation.  

No, its not shifted to UAE but postponed indefinitely.
Remainder of PSL postponed indefinitely amid India-Pakistan tensions

[Crypto Library]

Well from official source Pakistan super league rest of reaming matches will be rescheduled and will be shifted to UAE, due to player security reasons. as tension between Pakistan and Indian are at peak, while the exact dates of postponed matches will be announced from management as soon as possible. While I believe that's a great decision before some haters pointing fingers Pakistani securities Incase of any damage to rest of players in ongoing war where anything can be expected.
HBL PSL X remaining matches shifted to UAE

If you hadn't mentioned it, I wouldn't have known about the news that the venue of the Pakistan Super League is being shifted from Pakistan to the United Arab Emirates. By the way, did they announce today the date of starting PSL?

Do you know about the Indian Premier League update?
From what I understand from the news, the war between Pakistan and India is getting more intense, so that peace can prevail in South Asia, I hope that this tense relationship ends soon and harmony is restored between the two countries.

[HelliumZ]

Do you know about the Indian Premier League update?
From what I understand from the news, the war between Pakistan and India is getting more intense, so that peace can prevail in South Asia, I hope that this tense relationship ends soon and harmony is restored between the two countries.

The BCCI had sought permission from the Dubai government to hold the remaining IPL matches at the Dubai Stadium, but the Dubai government refused to allow the IPL to be held in Pakistan Super League matches. However, the latest update on the IPL is that the ECB has asked the BCCI for permission to host the next matches, but in this case, the BCCI has informed England that it will not host the next matches of the IPL. However, the fact that the IPL is very popular and a big business is very important, so it is very likely that the next IPL match will be held from Australia.

[WatChe]

The BCCI had sought permission from the Dubai government to hold the remaining IPL matches at the Dubai Stadium, but the Dubai government refused to allow the IPL to be held in Pakistan Super League matches. However, the latest update on the IPL is that the ECB has asked the BCCI for permission to host the next matches, but in this case, the BCCI has informed England that it will not host the next matches of the IPL. However, the fact that the IPL is very popular and a big business is very important, so it is very likely that the next IPL match will be held from Australia.

Today both countries have agreed on ceasefire and hopefully in next two to three days things will get normalise in both countries. There are unconfirmed news that PCB is interested in resuming PSL X due to ceasefire. Pakistan local media channelreported that remaining matches of PSL will be played at one venue i.e. Rawalpindi. If PCB is looking to resume PSL then there is no reason for BCCI to shift IPL to any other country. IPL is suspended for one week and if both countries honour the ceasefire deal then IPL will also go live in India.   

[JunaidAzizi]

Today both countries have agreed on ceasefire and hopefully in next two to three days things will get normalise in both countries. There are unconfirmed news that PCB is interested in resuming PSL X due to ceasefire. Pakistan local media channelreported that remaining matches of PSL will be played at one venue i.e. Rawalpindi. If PCB is looking to resume PSL then there is no reason for BCCI to shift IPL to any other country. IPL is suspended for one week and if both countries honour the ceasefire deal then IPL will also go live in India.   

I think it won't happen, and the matches will be delayed or played in some other country. The reason is the war that began again between the two states after Trump asked for a ceasefire. The Indian drones are still attacking Pakistan, and many of them have been spotted attacking different places and violating the ceasefire call. When Trump intervened, I was thinking about how the war would be stopped, but it started hitting each other again, and I am afraid that this may result in greater destruction. In all these scenarios, I don't think there is any possibility of starting the leagues again, perhaps Pakistan will send the international players back to their countries, so it means this will go on for a long time.

[virasog]

Today both countries have agreed on ceasefire and hopefully in next two to three days things will get normalise in both countries. There are unconfirmed news that PCB is interested in resuming PSL X due to ceasefire. Pakistan local media channelreported that remaining matches of PSL will be played at one venue i.e. Rawalpindi. If PCB is looking to resume PSL then there is no reason for BCCI to shift IPL to any other country. IPL is suspended for one week and if both countries honour the ceasefire deal then IPL will also go live in India.   

I think it won't happen, and the matches will be delayed or played in some other country. The reason is the war that began again between the two states after Trump asked for a ceasefire. The Indian drones are still attacking Pakistan, and many of them have been spotted attacking different places and violating the ceasefire call. When Trump intervened, I was thinking about how the war would be stopped, but it started hitting each other again, and I am afraid that this may result in greater destruction. In all these scenarios, I don't think there is any possibility of starting the leagues again, perhaps Pakistan will send the international players back to their countries, so it means this will go on for a long time.

Even if there is complete peace between the countries, I don't think PSL will resume anytime soon. It is not like you announce that PSL is postponed and the next day you announce that it is resumed again.

Not only do they need to schedule the matches and do arrangements but also see the players schedules and commitments too. I think by now all the international players may have left the country, and I don't think any of them would be willing to come back on short notice. Since they have just witnessed the recent war, they wouldn't risk their lives again to go again there to play the remaining matches.

[JunaidAzizi]

Even if there is complete peace between the countries, I don't think PSL will resume anytime soon. It is not like you announce that PSL is postponed and the next day you announce that it is resumed again.

Not only do they need to schedule the matches and do arrangements but also see the players schedules and commitments too. I think by now all the international players may have left the country, and I don't think any of them would be willing to come back on short notice. Since they have just witnessed the recent war, they wouldn't risk their lives again to go again there to play the remaining matches.

Yes, you are right, they won't put their lives at risk, and they have families that may not allow them to go to a state where there is no guarantee of peace. They don't know how long this ceasefire will last. The tension is still on between the states, and for now, the Trump administration has stopped the war and started negotiating with the state authorities to convince them to stop the war. Let's suppose the war ends and they sign the peace treaty; then it will still be very difficult to manage everything in a hurry. It looks impossible, and both boards see the situation and give their judgment based on the whole scenario.

[Compromise me]

Today both countries have agreed on ceasefire and hopefully in next two to three days things will get normalise in both countries. There are unconfirmed news that PCB is interested in resuming PSL X due to ceasefire. Pakistan local media channelreported that remaining matches of PSL will be played at one venue i.e. Rawalpindi. If PCB is looking to resume PSL then there is no reason for BCCI to shift IPL to any other country. IPL is suspended for one week and if both countries honour the ceasefire deal then IPL will also go live in India.   

I think it won't happen, and the matches will be delayed or played in some other country. The reason is the war that began again between the two states after Trump asked for a ceasefire. The Indian drones are still attacking Pakistan, and many of them have been spotted attacking different places and violating the ceasefire call. When Trump intervened, I was thinking about how the war would be stopped, but it started hitting each other again, and I am afraid that this may result in greater destruction. In all these scenarios, I don't think there is any possibility of starting the leagues again, perhaps Pakistan will send the international players back to their countries, so it means this will go on for a long time.

I think India want to destroy Pakistan but it will not happen because Pakistan is powerful country and PSL next matches will be organize in the Stadium of Dubai. Indian league foreign players are in their country due to War situation . Now local players will play the league which will be not more exciting. Pak league will be more interesting than IPL . Pakistani government is against the War because they know when war happened, both powers faced destruction but now Pakistani Military is powerful due to public preferencesIn the near future, we will watch all matches of Leagues but now situation is very critical for both countries because Modi checked Pakistan patience.

[GigaBit]

Today both countries have agreed on ceasefire and hopefully in next two to three days things will get normalise in both countries. There are unconfirmed news that PCB is interested in resuming PSL X due to ceasefire. Pakistan local media channelreported that remaining matches of PSL will be played at one venue i.e. Rawalpindi. If PCB is looking to resume PSL then there is no reason for BCCI to shift IPL to any other country. IPL is suspended for one week and if both countries honour the ceasefire deal then IPL will also go live in India.   

I think it won't happen, and the matches will be delayed or played in some other country. The reason is the war that began again between the two states after Trump asked for a ceasefire. The Indian drones are still attacking Pakistan, and many of them have been spotted attacking different places and violating the ceasefire call. When Trump intervened, I was thinking about how the war would be stopped, but it started hitting each other again, and I am afraid that this may result in greater destruction. In all these scenarios, I don't think there is any possibility of starting the leagues again, perhaps Pakistan will send the international players back to their countries, so it means this will go on for a long time.

I think India want to destroy Pakistan but it will not happen because Pakistan is powerful country and PSL next matches will be organize in the Stadium of Dubai. Indian league foreign players are in their country due to War situation . Now local players will play the league which will be not more exciting. Pak league will be more interesting than IPL . Pakistani government is against the War because they know when war happened, both powers faced destruction but now Pakistani Military is powerful due to public preferencesIn the near future, we will watch all matches of Leagues but now situation is very critical for both countries because Modi checked Pakistan patience.

Speaking on behalf of any country here may be considered biased, but I think that aspect should not be considered. If there is a lack of patience between the leaders of the two countries, then it is very natural that there will be a disaster. Anyway, the ceasefire has started. If the two countries can quickly resolve their problems and end it, then it will be good for both countries. However, even if the PSL matches did not create much excitement before the war, the matches in the United Arab Emirates will now be more attracting.

[Farhan99]

Today both countries have agreed on ceasefire and hopefully in next two to three days things will get normalise in both countries. There are unconfirmed news that PCB is interested in resuming PSL X due to ceasefire. Pakistan local media channelreported that remaining matches of PSL will be played at one venue i.e. Rawalpindi. If PCB is looking to resume PSL then there is no reason for BCCI to shift IPL to any other country. IPL is suspended for one week and if both countries honour the ceasefire deal then IPL will also go live in India.   

I think it won't happen, and the matches will be delayed or played in some other country. The reason is the war that began again between the two states after Trump asked for a ceasefire. The Indian drones are still attacking Pakistan, and many of them have been spotted attacking different places and violating the ceasefire call. When Trump intervened, I was thinking about how the war would be stopped, but it started hitting each other again, and I am afraid that this may result in greater destruction. In all these scenarios, I don't think there is any possibility of starting the leagues again, perhaps Pakistan will send the international players back to their countries, so it means this will go on for a long time.

During conflicts Nations face difficult decisions but they priortize the safety and sovereignty of the public. At this time, even after ceasefire its not secure to continue Pakistan Super League because India can go against ceasefire as they have already done once before. The potential delay or elimination of PSL would be a big loss because it will breakdown the few left platform for the unity and happiness of the public. PSL has appeared as an oppurtunity for the youngsters to show their skills so that they could grow to international level. At this time, PSL has been postponed indefinitely due to this war by Pakistan Cricket Board after consulting with franchise owners and foreign players. PSL is not officialy cancelled and the decision for its delay was made for mental well being and family concerns taken in mind. But there are no clear indications that when or where PSL will resume.

[WatChe]

During conflicts Nations face difficult decisions but they priortize the safety and sovereignty of the public. At this time, even after ceasefire its not secure to continue Pakistan Super League because India can go against ceasefire as they have already done once before. The potential delay or elimination of PSL would be a big loss because it will breakdown the few left platform for the unity and happiness of the public. PSL has appeared as an oppurtunity for the youngsters to show their skills so that they could grow to international level. At this time, PSL has been postponed indefinitely due to this war by Pakistan Cricket Board after consulting with franchise owners and foreign players. PSL is not officialy cancelled and the decision for its delay was made for mental well being and family concerns taken in mind. But there are no clear indications that when or where PSL will resume.

There is news on espncricinfo.com that there are chances of PSL resuming this week. The border situation between both countries is now normal and main thing is to ensure availability of foreign players in rest of the matches. If foreign players are not available then franchises should include local players in the squad to complete the PSL in Pakistan. Many foreign players who left the country during escalation phase are likely not to return for rest of the tournament in Pakistan.   

https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/psl-2025-likely-to-resume-later-this-week-in-pakistan-1485757

[welovebit]

During conflicts Nations face difficult decisions but they priortize the safety and sovereignty of the public. At this time, even after ceasefire its not secure to continue Pakistan Super League because India can go against ceasefire as they have already done once before. The potential delay or elimination of PSL would be a big loss because it will breakdown the few left platform for the unity and happiness of the public. PSL has appeared as an oppurtunity for the youngsters to show their skills so that they could grow to international level. At this time, PSL has been postponed indefinitely due to this war by Pakistan Cricket Board after consulting with franchise owners and foreign players. PSL is not officialy cancelled and the decision for its delay was made for mental well being and family concerns taken in mind. But there are no clear indications that when or where PSL will resume.

There is news on espncricinfo.com that there are chances of PSL resuming this week. The border situation between both countries is now normal and main thing is to ensure availability of foreign players in rest of the matches. If foreign players are not available then franchises should include local players in the squad to complete the PSL in Pakistan. Many foreign players who left the country during escalation phase are likely not to return for rest of the tournament in Pakistan.   

https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/psl-2025-likely-to-resume-later-this-week-in-pakistan-1485757

After few days of this conflict now things are coming back to normal which is good sign cricket is also coming back I also read Bangladesh tour of Pakistan is also going to be gone ahead as schedule which is good.
Sad part is many foreign players are not coming back due to their international duties or personal reasons this could be hurt fans and teams which spend huge amount on them for these matches but no one can pursue them for change of their decision.

[ZAINmalik75]

There is news on espncricinfo.com that there are chances of PSL resuming this week. The border situation between both countries is now normal and main thing is to ensure availability of foreign players in rest of the matches. If foreign players are not available then franchises should include local players in the squad to complete the PSL in Pakistan. Many foreign players who left the country during escalation phase are likely not to return for rest of the tournament in Pakistan.   

https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/psl-2025-likely-to-resume-later-this-week-in-pakistan-1485757

Yeh that's quiet good to resume PSL as much as soon possible as after huge tense situation finally things move on to normal after cases fire agreement. While from sources may be Mitchell and several other rest of foreigner miss the reaming matches of PSL as well as IPL because they already head toward thier homes and due to fear created from war they unable to continue things with indopak at thier leagues at that season, but some player were still in Dubai and may be after call from PSL management they will finish things here as per schedule.
Anyway from some source Kohli has announced his retirement from test format which is huge loss for cricket honestly, still he were capable to serve for his country for several years but unfortunately he prefer to end things.

[noormcs5]

Yeh that's quiet good to resume PSL as much as soon possible as after huge tense situation finally things move on to normal after cases fire agreement. While from sources may be Mitchell and several other rest of foreigner miss the reaming matches of PSL as well as IPL because they already head toward thier homes and due to fear created from war they unable to continue things with indopak at thier leagues at that season, but some player were still in Dubai and may be after call from PSL management they will finish things here as per schedule.

There are almost eight matches that are left to be played in PSL that hopefully will be resumed next week. Another good news is that all these matches will be played within Pakistan and there is the best option for the PCB. Because if you move the tournament abroad, it comes with an additional substantial cost. The complete fixtures of the matches with date and venue is yet to be announced but i hope they will quickly wrap up the remaining matches so that it does not conflict with the Bangladesh tour to Pakistan that will start from 25th May.

[UmerIdrees]

Yeh that's quiet good to resume PSL as much as soon possible as after huge tense situation finally things move on to normal after cases fire agreement. While from sources may be Mitchell and several other rest of foreigner miss the reaming matches of PSL as well as IPL because they already head toward thier homes and due to fear created from war they unable to continue things with indopak at thier leagues at that season, but some player were still in Dubai and may be after call from PSL management they will finish things here as per schedule.

There are almost eight matches that are left to be played in PSL that hopefully will be resumed next week. Another good news is that all these matches will be played within Pakistan and there is the best option for the PCB. Because if you move the tournament abroad, it comes with an additional substantial cost. The complete fixtures of the matches with date and venue is yet to be announced but i hope they will quickly wrap up the remaining matches so that it does not conflict with the Bangladesh tour to Pakistan that will start from 25th May.

Good to know that PSL will resume and that too within our own country. It is never good to know that a country host any tornament and then the important matches like playoffs and finals are played in some other country. Also, the remaining games will be played at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium while the final will be hosted by Lahore.

One thing I noticed is that the final will be played on 25 May, while Bangladesh had the first T20 match with Pakistan on the same day. I don't know if that Bangladesh tour of Pakistan is cancelled or is there something else that I don't know?

[MusaPk]

Good to know that PSL will resume and that too within our own country. It is never good to know that a country host any tornament and then the important matches like playoffs and finals are played in some other country. Also, the remaining games will be played at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium while the final will be hosted by Lahore.

One thing I noticed is that the final will be played on 25 May, while Bangladesh had the first T20 match with Pakistan on the same day. I don't know if that Bangladesh tour of Pakistan is cancelled or is there something else that I don't know?

Your observation is quite right, according to new schedule of PSL issued by PCB the final and 1st T20I between Bangladesh and Pakistan will be played on 25 May 2025. Few Pakistani players will miss either PSL final or the first T20I match. Bangladesh has white washed Pakistan in test series last year that's why Pakistan must not take them lightly and must go with full strength against them.

This time Iqbal Stadium, Faislabad will also host a T20I match and it's after 17 years that an International match will be played at this venue.     

[noormcs5]

Your observation is quite right, according to new schedule of PSL issued by PCB the final and 1st T20I between Bangladesh and Pakistan will be played on 25 May 2025. Few Pakistani players will miss either PSL final or the first T20I match. Bangladesh has white washed Pakistan in test series last year that's why Pakistan must not take them lightly and must go with full strength against them.

This time Iqbal Stadium, Faislabad will also host a T20I match and it's after 17 years that an International match will be played at this venue.    

I don't think this is the case. If the PSL schedule overlaps with the Pakistan-Bangladesh tour then it means that the tour may be postponed or delayed. Although there is no official news about this but after seeing the new PSL dates, I think this might be the case. Although the border crisis situation is very much normal but still i read on social media there are some harsh words exchanged here and there, like India or Pakistan might launch another attack sometime later. Although these are just rumors but it would be better if PCB can delay this Bangladesh series so as to avoid any mishaps.