Archive · 23 May 2025
PSL to Resume Without DRS Due to India-Pakistan Tensions
The PSL, a cricket tournament in Pakistan, is restarting after being paused because of problems between India and Pakistan.
When it starts again, it won't use DRS, a system to help umpires.
The people who run DRS are from India and can't come back now.
Organizers tried to move the games, but it didn't work.
Some players, like Alex Hales, also left the tournament due to the situation.
The PSL 2025 will proceed without Hawkeye and DRS technology.
Indian technicians are not returning due to recent India-Pakistan conflict.
The PSL was postponed following missile attacks.
The ECB declined to host the remaining matches in UAE.
Some overseas players have left the league.
- Who
- The Pakistan Super League (PSL) and its teams.
- What
- The remainder of the PSL will be played without Hawkeye and DRS.
- When
- The remainder of the PSL is set to be conducted after conflict between India and Pakistan.
- Where
- The PSL will take place in Pakistan.
- Why
- Due to the conflict between India and Pakistan, which prevented the return of Indian technicians who operate the Hawkeye and DRS technology.
- DRS Availability
- Not available for the remainder of PSL 2025
- Reason for No DRS
- Indian technicians unavailable due to India-Pakistan conflict
- PSL Suspension Cause
- Postponed after India launched missile attacks
- Venue
- Matches to be played in Pakistan, UAE declined to host.
- Player Availability
- Some overseas players have left