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IndiaPakistan Ceasefire Holds as IPL Suspension and PSL Postponement Disrupt Global Cricket

Foreign players evacuated to Dubai after escalating tensions; IPL awaits BCCI decision while PSL remains indefinitely postponed.

Lahore Qalandars' New Zealand all rounder Daryl Mitchell (L) with teammates
Australia's Ben Dwarshuis (3L) celebrates with teammates
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Overview

  • A ceasefire between India and Pakistan has been agreed upon following military escalation triggered by a May 7 terror attack in Pahalgam.
  • The IPL remains suspended for one week, with the BCCI expected to announce a decision on its resumption soon.
  • The PSL has been postponed indefinitely after relocation attempts to the UAE were rejected by the Emirates Cricket Board.
  • Overseas players, including Daryl Mitchell and Tom Curran, were evacuated to Dubai, with reports of significant distress among the athletes.
  • Rishad Hossain revealed foreign players' fears, with Mitchell vowing not to return to Pakistan and Curran needing support after airport closures.