‘No likelihood of overseas PSL gamers leaving Pakistan’: PCB responds amid studies of England stars in search of early departures

‘No likelihood of overseas PSL gamers leaving Pakistan’: PCB responds amid studies of England stars in search of early departures

Regardless of hostilities escalating between India and Pakistan, overseas gamers taking part on the ongoing PSL 2025 have reportedly determined to remain within the nation. India started Operation Sindoor in response to the Pahalgam terror assault, launching air strikes over the Kashmir border and the scenario within the border has develop into intense.

Karachi Kings English batsman James Vince celebrates after scoring a half-century.(AFP)

PCB official drops large affirmation

Based on a report from Pakistan media outlet Daybreak, PCB spokesperson Amir Mir revealed that the overseas gamers can’t depart the nation on account of air house points. Pakistan shut their air house for 48 hours, with the announcement approaching Wednesday. Additionally earlier than that, main airways had begun to keep away from flying over Pakistan.

Mir stated, “The overseas gamers met PSL chief Salman Naseer at a dinner final evening and so they had a ‘gup shup’ (casual chat).”

“Naturally the present situation could have come underneath dialogue.

“There isn’t a likelihood of the overseas gamers leaving the nation anyway with airspace points, however they’re residing underneath a heavy safety blanket of Pakistan Military.

“There have been surgical strikes on either side of the border however we don’t count on that affecting the PSL. But when, God forbid, issues do escalate, we are going to sit collectively to determine our subsequent step,” he added.

There are a lot of England and New Zealand cricketers in Pakistan at the moment, taking part on the PSL. Reacting to the problem, the ECB stated in a press release, “The board’s method is to help its gamers with up-to-date info and skilled steering, whereas respecting their private selections in gentle of the present regional tensions.”

There have been studies that the England camp in PSL are cut up and a few need to return again residence. In the meantime, some gamers need to stay in Pakistan and wrap up their respective campaigns.

The Pahalgam assault happened on April 22, 2025, the place militants shot and killed 26 civilians, in line with studies. Solely Hindu vacationers have been reportedly focused within the assault, and in addition a Christian vacationer and native Muslim have been additionally killed. The assault’s duty has been claimed by The Resistance Entrance, an offshoot of Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba.

In response, India accused Pakistan of supporting cross-border terrorism and in addition suspended the Indus Waters Treaty, and closed borders. In the meantime, Pakistan denied the accusations and suspended the Simla Settlement, limiting commerce and shutting air house. Even India closed its airspace to Pakistani airways, banned all imports from pakistan and in addition banned entry of Pakistani ships into its ports.

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