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ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Friday announced the postponement of the remaining eight matches of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10 due to cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan.
In a statement, the cricket board said that the decision was made over the worsening situation on the Line of Control (LOC).
“The last 24 hours have seen a worsening of the situation on the LOC, increased incursion of 78 drones, and the firing of surface to surface missiles from India,” PCB said in a statement.
The decision to postpone PSL 10 has been made based on advice from Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif.
“The reckless aggression from India that has escalated to a point where national attention and sentiments are rightly focused on the courageous efforts of the Armed Forces of Pakistan, who are vociferously upholding the sovereignty of our beloved Pakistan.”
“The PCB and its players stand resolutely in solidarity with the families of the martyrs and our security personnel defending the nation,” it added.
PCB has expressed appreciation for the contributions made by its partners, franchises, participating players, broadcasters, sponsors, and organizers that have helped ensure the tournament runs smoothly.
“The PCB recognizes the efforts and support of its partners, franchises, participating players, broadcasters, sponsors, and organizers in having ensured the smooth conduct of the tournament thus far,” the statement said.
“However, cricket, while being a unifying force and a source of joy, must take a respectful pause when the country is facing such callous opposition.”
“We, at the PCB, also have sincere regard for the mental well-being of participating players and the sentiments of our foreign players, and we respect the concerns of their families who want to see them back home,” it concluded.
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