Sun May 11 00:40:00 UTC 2025: **Foreign Cricketers Flee Pakistan Amidst PSL Suspension and Rising Tensions**
DUBAI – Foreign cricketers participating in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) have recounted harrowing escapes from Pakistan following the abrupt suspension of the tournament amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. The PSL was halted, mirroring the BCCI’s decision to suspend the IPL. The hasty departures of international players, who reportedly experienced intense fear, have been described as frantic and chaotic.
According to Bangladesh all-rounder, Rishad Hossain, the players were deeply anxious, fearing for their safety. He revealed that a missile reportedly struck near the airport just 20 minutes after their departure flight. Hossain described the scene, highlighting the panic amongst the players, particularly New Zealand all-rounder Daryl Mitchell, who reportedly vowed never to return to Pakistan, and Tom Curran, who reportedly wept openly at the airport upon learning of the near-miss. Other players mentioned as being deeply affected include Sam Billings, Kusal Perera, and Curran.
The accounts paint a picture of widespread fear and uncertainty among the foreign players, who felt compelled to leave Pakistan immediately. The incident underscores the heightened security concerns impacting sporting events in the region.
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