The 2025 edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) has been postponed indefinitely, a source within the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed on Friday night. The decision comes despite the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) not refusing to host the tournament — contrary to earlier speculation.The development follows the PCB’s relocation of the final eight matches from Pakistan to the UAE, owing to escalating military tensions with India.
Matches originally scheduled in Rawalpindi, Multan, and Lahore were moved amid growing security concerns. Overseas players had begun arriving in Dubai on Friday when the news of the postponement surfaced.
It is reliably learnt that the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) did not decline to host the PSL in the UAE. However, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has yet to officially confirm the postponement of PSL 2025.
PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi had earlier expressed regret about shifting the matches out of Pakistan. “I regret that our domestic audience and cricket lovers will not be able to watch these matches in Pakistan’s stadiums,” he said.
“But as a responsible organisation, it is our duty to prioritise the safety and mental well-being of players and staff.”Naqvi reiterated PCB’s stance on separating politics from sports and called for patience from fans and stakeholders.The PSL had not released a revised schedule after relocating the matches. With the current indefinite suspension, the remainder of the 2025 PSL season hangs in uncertainty.
Source: Times of India
--Agencies
