Sun May 11 00:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Foreign Cricketers Flee Pakistan Amidst PSL Suspension and Border Tensions
**Dubai, UAE –** Foreign cricketers participating in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) have reportedly fled the country in a state of panic following the abrupt suspension of the tournament and escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. The PSL’s suspension, mirroring the BCCI’s decision to halt the IPL, left international players scrambling for flights home.
According to Bangladesh all-rounder, Rishad Hossain, the evacuation was fraught with anxiety. He described a harrowing escape, revealing that a missile reportedly struck near the airport just 20 minutes after their departure. The experience left several players deeply shaken, including New Zealand all-rounder Daryl Mitchell, who reportedly vowed never to return to Pakistan. English cricketer Tom Curran was reportedly overcome with emotion at the airport, breaking down in tears upon learning of the airport’s impending closure.
Hossain detailed the distress of several players, including Mitchell, Sam Billings, Kusal Perera, and Curran, highlighting the fear and uncertainty they faced. The players’ relief at reaching Dubai was palpable, with the ordeal underscoring the significant risk and emotional toll associated with participating in sporting events amidst geopolitical instability.
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