Overview

• A terror attack at Pahalgam's Baisaran meadow on April 22 claimed 26 civilian lives, with The Resistance Front, linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba, taking responsibility.
• Fancode, the sole Indian streaming partner for PSL 2025, has ceased broadcasting the tournament and removed related content from its platform.
• The suspension is predicted to cause a major drop in viewership for the Pakistan Cricket Board in India, where Fancode had aired the first 13 matches.
• The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and IPL teams condemned the attack, with players observing mourning protocols during an April 23 match.
• The attack highlights the broader impact of regional security crises on international sports and broadcasting dynamics.