Quetta Gladiators batter Hasan Nawaz in motion throughout match in opposition to Islamabad United in Pakistan Tremendous League season 10 at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, on Could 3, 2025. — PCBTournament suspended on PM Shehbaz’s recommendation. Determination follows vital spike in hostilities alongside LoC. Cricket unites us, however in such occasions, it should take respectful pause: PCB.
LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Friday introduced the indefinite postponement of the remaining eight matches of the Pakistan Tremendous League (PSL) season 10 in gentle of the deteriorating regional safety scenario.
The choice follows a major spike in hostilities alongside the Line of Management (LoC), together with the incursion of 78 Indian drones and the firing of surface-to-surface missiles, which the PCB termed as “reckless aggression” from India.
The transfer to droop the match was taken on the recommendation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, “who has kept in view 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.”
“In such times, while cricket unites and brings joy, it must take a respectful pause,” the board stated.
The PCB expressed full solidarity with the households of martyrs and safety personnel, and thanked all stakeholders — franchises, gamers, sponsors, broadcasters, and followers — for his or her continued assist through the match.
The board additionally acknowledged the emotional toll on gamers, significantly overseas cricketers, and revered the issues of their households looking for their protected return residence.
The most recent escalation within the decades-old Pakistan-India rivalry started on Could 7 when at the least 31 civilians had been killed in an unprovoked Indian cross-border assault. In retaliation, Pakistan downed its 5 fighter jets, together with three Rafale, and dozens of drones.
In the meantime, India continues to ship drones into Pakistani territory, with the navy taking pictures down almost 80, together with Israeli-made IAI Heron — medium-altitude, long-endurance — unmanned aerial autos (UAVs).
The postponement got here when the PSL 10 was in its ultimate stage, with solely eight matches remaining.
After 27 matches, Quetta Gladiators, already certified for the playoffs, lead the factors desk with six wins, two losses and one no consequence from 9 matches.
Karachi Kings are in second place with 10 factors, having secured 5 wins and three losses in eight matches. Defending champions Islamabad United sit in third place, additionally with 10 factors, following 5 wins and 4 losses from 9 video games.
Lahore Qalandars are in fourth place with 9 factors, having secured 4 wins, 4 losses, and one no-result. Peshawar Zalmi are in fifth place with eight factors from 4 wins in 9 matches.
Multan Sultans have been eradicated from playoff rivalry after securing just one win and struggling eight defeats of their 9 matches.
Remaining PSL 10 matchesKarachi Kings v Peshawar ZalmiPeshawar Zalmi v Lahore QalandarsIslamabad United v Karachi KingsMultan Sultans v Quetta GladiatorsQualifierEliminator 1Eliminator 2Final
