Following the formal announcement of a ceasefire between Pakistan and India on Saturday, the Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchises have been asked to keep foreign players in Dubai, signaling the potential resumption of the league, sources informed Geo News.
The sources revealed that the PSL administration contacted the franchises after the announcement of the Pakistan-India truce. The franchises have also instructed local players to prepare for the upcoming matches.
It has been learned that the PSL administration has begun working on a plan to gather all teams in Islamabad, with the remaining matches likely to be played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
A day prior, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced the indefinite postponement of the remaining eight matches of PSL Season 10 due to the deteriorating regional security situation.
The decision followed a significant increase in hostilities along the Line of Control (LoC), including the incursion of 78 Indian drones and the firing of surface-to-surface missiles, which the PCB described as “reckless aggression” from India.
The PCB expressed its full solidarity with the families of martyrs and security personnel, and thanked all stakeholders—franchises, players, sponsors, broadcasters, and fans—for their continued support throughout the tournament.
The board also acknowledged the emotional impact on players, particularly foreign cricketers, and respected the concerns of their families seeking their safe return home.
The latest escalation in the decades-old Pakistan-India rivalry began on May 7th when at least 31 civilians were killed in an unprovoked Indian cross-border attack. In retaliation, Pakistan downed five of its fighter jets, including three Rafales, and numerous drones.
The postponement occurred when PSL 10 was in its final stage, with only eight matches remaining.
After 27 matches, Quetta Gladiators, already qualified for the playoffs, lead the points table with six wins, two losses, and one no result from nine matches.
Karachi Kings are in second place with 10 points, having secured five wins and three losses in eight matches. Defending champions Islamabad United sit in third position, also with 10 points, following five wins and four losses from nine games.
Lahore Qalandars are in fourth place with nine points, having secured four wins, four losses, and one no-result. Peshawar Zalmi are in fifth position with eight points from four wins in nine matches.
Multan Sultans have been eliminated from playoff contention after securing only one win and suffering eight defeats in their nine matches.
