The Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) is likely to reject PCB’s request to host PSL 2025 matches in UAE as they don’t want to be portrayed as ‘an ally of the Pakistani board.’

It could be a already announced that the second half of its T20 league will be hosted in a West-Asian nation. According to a report, the UAE board has cited ‘security concerns potentially emanating from the rising tension between India and Pakistan’ as the reason.

“The Emirates Cricket Board has enjoyed a strong relationship with BCCI in recent years, having hosted the ‘India’ edition of the ICC T20 World Cup 2021, editions of the IPL as well as India matches during ICC Champions Trophy 2025,” the source stated in the report.

“The UAE has a diverse South Asian population which enjoys cricket. Hosting a tournament like the PSL in the midst of such tense circumstances could vitiate harmony, pose security risks and stir unnecessary friction between communities,” the quoted source added.

The remaining matches in PSL 2025 includes four league-stages games and playoffs, scheduled to be held in Rawalpindi, Multan and Lahore.

According to intelligence sources, the decision was taken after India unleashed a drone attack on Pakistan in retaliation for its targeting of military based on the border.

“The PCB has always stood by the position that politics and sports need to be kept apart,” said PCB chairman Mohs naqvi.

“As a responsible organisation that has overcome adversities repeatedly and ensured that the game of cricket flourishes, it was important for us to ensure the mental well-being of all players participating in the HBL PSL. I regret that our domestic audience and cricket lovers will not be able to watch these matches in Pakistan’s stadiums,” he added.

After the Pahalgam terrorist attack, many media organisations and broadcasters had regused to share scorecards and stream the games in the PSL.