The ongoing conflict between India and Pakistan might have an effect on the functioning of IPL and PSL: here are the live updates.
India and Pakistan are currently in the middle of a conflict, following a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir. In the early hours of May 7, India launched Operation Sindoor, termed by the Ministry of Defence as "a precise and restrained response" to target cross-border terror planning hubs.
It led to the close of Pakistan's airspace, as well as operational changes to flights in the neighbouring states of India. The effects are likely to be long-standing, and felt across different sectors of both countries, including sports.
With India and Pakistan both currently hosting their premier T20 tournaments, there's plenty of confusion and conjecture over the future of these tournaments. It's the first time the IPL and PSL are being held in the same window, and both feature a host of international players, criss-crossing through their respective countries as per the schedule.
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As the situation develops, you can find live updates on the IPL and PSL here:
India-Pakistan conflict: Live updates on the IPL and PSL
10 hours ago
DC coach Badani: We are used to adapting
During a pre-match press conference, DC head coach Hemang Badani said, "As cricketers and as people part of cricket environment, we're used to challenges, we're used to navigating and adapting as we go by."
He did not confirm whether any rescheduling had happened, but made note of his solidarity with the Indian Army.
14 hours ago
Report: Mumbai Indians' travel plans changed
According to Cricbuzz, the Mumbai Indians won't be travelling to Dharamshala, following updates on the closure of airspace in that area.
14 hours ago
No official statement from the BCCI yet
As per the original schedule, PBKS face off DC in Dharamshala at 7.30pm IST on May 8
14 hours ago
IPL match between PBKS & DC could be moved
Reports suggest that the Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals match might be shifted to a different venue
14 hours ago
What happens to IPL matches in Dharamshala?
Due to the ongoing conflict, the airspace in the northern states of India has been affected. This includes Dharamshala, one of the IPL venues.
14 hours ago
Statement from PCB
"The Pakistan Cricket Board has confirmed that HBL Pakistan Super League X will continue as planned with Islamabad United set to take on Quetta Gladiators later today at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
"The toss will take place at 7.30pm, with the first ball to be bowled at 8pm."
15 hours ago
PSL to go on as scheduled
In a statement, the PCB confirmed that the Pakistan Super League will go ahead as planned.
15 hours ago
Airspace closure in Pakistan
Soon after India's strike, the Pakistan airspace was closed
15 hours ago
IPL & PSL: Live updates, as they happen
As the situation develops, we shall be adding updates on the IPL and PSL, and how they could potentially be affected by the India-Pakistan conflict
