The Pakistan government has told all Indian nationals working in the PSL 10 broadcast team to leave the country within 48 hours. This follows the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22, which killed 26 tourists. The incident has worsened relations between India and Pakistan.
Over 24 Indian crew members have been affected by this decision. These include engineers, camera operators, production leads and player tracking experts who were handling the live coverage of PSL 2025. Their exit is now causing problems for the ongoing tournament.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the broadcasting company Trans-Asia are now quickly looking for replacements to ensure the matches continue to be broadcast without disruption. PCB tried to convince the government to let the Indian crew stay, saying they had valid sports visas. However, after a National Security Council meeting, the government continued with its decision, pointing to both security and diplomatic reasons.
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Increasing Tensions
Meanwhile, India has banned the live streaming of PSL 2025 in response. No new streaming partner has been announced, which means fans in India currently have no official way to watch the tournament.
Tensions between the two countries have continued to increase. India has also suspended the Indus Waters Treaty and closed the Attari border crossing. In return, Pakistan has cancelled all visas issued to Indian citizens.
Some of the Indian crew in Pakistan, including 12 who are UAE residents, are still in the country. They’ve been told to stay indoors and leave as soon as they can. Movement has been restricted due to security concerns.
PSL 10 is being held across four cities in Pakistan. With the sudden removal of trained Indian staff, PCB is now facing big challenges in keeping the broadcast quality intact as the tournament continues.
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