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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially addressed the growing speculation regarding the continuity of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 10, amid rising tensions with India.
The clarification comes in the wake of a serious security development. According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), India launched a “cowardly” missile attack on Pakistani territory late last night, firing from across the Line of Control.
The missiles targeted areas including Kotli, Muzaffarabad, Ahmedpur Sharqia, Bagh, and Muridke, DG ISPR confirmed.
The Pakistan armed forces responded swiftly and successfully intercepted the threat and prevented Indian aircraft from breaching Pakistani airspace.
In retaliation, Pakistan’s military shot down five Indian aircraft and destroyed a brigade headquarters across the border, according to ISPR.
As the news spread, social media was quickly flooded with concerns about the fate of the ongoing PSL 10, particularly since matches are being played in cities like Lahore, Rawalpindi, and Multan, some of which are located near the affected zones.
However, putting all doubts to rest, the PCB issued a clear and firm statement confirming that the tournament will proceed as planned.
“The Pakistan Cricket Board has confirmed that HBL Pakistan Super League X will continue as planned, with Islamabad United set to take on Quetta Gladiators later today at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium,” the PCB said in a press release.
The toss for tonight’s game is scheduled for 7:30 PM, with the first ball to be bowled at 8:00 PM.
It’s worth noting that tonight’s clash marks the return of the PSL to Rawalpindi, where four matches are lined up on 7, 8, 9, and 10 May. The final group-stage match is set to be held in Multan on 11 May.
The playoffs will begin with the Qualifier in Rawalpindi on 13 May, followed by both Eliminators and the grand finale in Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on 14, 16, and 18 May, respectively.
