The rest of eight matches of the tournament are likely to be played at the two venues, Rawalpindi and Lahore, instead of the original plans of three venues including Multan before it was suspended on May 8 (Thursday).
LAHORE, MAY 13 (DNA): The Pakistan Super League (PSL) X will resume on May 17 (Saturday) after a week-long hiatus and culminate with the final on May 25 (Sunday) at the Gaddafi stadium as per the revised schedule announced by the Chairman PCB Mohsin Naqvi in a tweet on social media platform X Tuesday morning.
The rest of eight matches of the tournament are likely to be played at the two venues,Rawalpindi and Lahore, instead of the original plans of three venues including Multan before it was suspended on May 8 (Thursday).
The PSL X was suspended due to unprovoked, blatant act of war by India on May 7 when the Indian Air Force violated Pakistan’s sovereignty using standoff weapons,targeting civilian population across international border in various cities including Rawalpindi where the PSL X matches were being played.
The unprovoked aggression resulted in 26 casualties and created security situation across the country.
In an unprecedented violation of rules of war,the Indian government attacked civilian targets and even hit the sporting arena of Rawalpindi cricket stadium where PSL X fixtures were being played.
The government was obliged to postpone the world’s second best T20 franchise league for the safety of the foreign and local players and the foreign broadcast crew.
A ceasefire was reached between the two neighboring countries on the intervention of the US President Donald Trump on May 11.
In a message Mohsin Naqvi wrote:“HBL PSL X picks up from picks up from where it left off! six teams zero fear.
Let the aura take over as we unite and celebrate the spirit of cricket.Get ready for eight thrilling matches starting 17th May, leading up to the Grand Final on 25th May.Best of Luck to all the teams.”
With more details on the rescheduling of the PSL 10 yet to come,the meeting between the PCB and the franchises on Monday evening has reached the decision to resume the league on May 17.
With the HBL PSL X final to be played on May 25 means the Pakistan and Bangladesh T20I series,which was scheduled to commence on May 25 in Faisalabad,will not be affected and was likely to be moved a day or two.
