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After the announcement of a full and immediate ceasefire between Pakistan and India on Saturday, sources have confirmed that the Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchises have been instructed to retain their foreign players in Dubai in preparation for the tournament’s resumption. This move strongly signals that the final phase of PSL Season 10 is likely to resume soon, pending logistical coordination and final approvals.
Officials from the PSL administration contacted the franchises soon after the ceasefire agreement, urging both foreign and local players to begin preparations. A plan is currently being developed to gather all remaining teams in Islamabad, with matches expected to take place at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
PSL Postponed Due to Security Fears
The decision to postpone the tournament was announced just a day earlier by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), citing the alarming regional security situation as the main cause. Hostilities along the Line of Control (LoC) had intensified, with Pakistan alleging that India carried out unprovoked cross-border attacks, including the incursion of 78 drones and multiple missile strikes.
Describing the Indian actions as “reckless aggression,” the PCB suspended the remaining eight matches of the league indefinitely, prioritizing the safety of players and officials. The board expressed solidarity with the families of martyrs and thanked all stakeholders—players, franchises, sponsors, broadcasters, and fans—for their support and patience.
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In particular, the board acknowledged the concerns of foreign players and their families, many of whom had reportedly expressed anxiety over the escalating situation and were seeking their return home. However, the current ceasefire appears to have brought a sense of relief and a green signal for sporting activities to resume.
PSL Points Table and Team Standings Before Suspension
Before the tournament was paused, PSL Season 10 had completed 27 out of its scheduled 34 matches. The standings were shaping up for a competitive playoff stage:
- Quetta Gladiators led the table with six wins, two losses, and one no-result, securing 13 points and a playoff spot.
- Karachi Kings followed with 10 points from five wins in eight matches, putting them in a strong second place.
- Islamabad United, the defending champions, held third with 10 points from nine matches, including five wins and four losses.
- Lahore Qalandars were in fourth place with nine points after four wins, four losses, and one no-result.
- Peshawar Zalmi maintained playoff hopes with eight points from four wins in nine matches.
- Multan Sultans, however, were officially eliminated, having secured only one win and suffering eight defeats.
With only eight matches left—including the playoff and final rounds—the league was approaching its climax when regional tensions forced the interruption.
Rawalpindi to Host Remaining Matches
Sources indicate that the remaining matches will likely be hosted at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, a venue previously considered secure and logistically suitable for hosting multiple teams in a bio-secure environment. The PSL administration is expected to finalize the updated schedule within days, once all logistical and security considerations are met.
While no exact date for resumption has been announced, the franchises and players are being kept on alert for a potential restart within a short timeframe. The presence of foreign players, who had temporarily relocated to Dubai amid security concerns, will be key to ensuring the credibility and competitiveness of the remaining fixtures.
