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Foreign cricketers playing in the PSL express fear upon returning home amidst pandemic conditions, narrates Bangladesh all-rounder.

Overseas cricketer Rishad Hossain discusses the obstacles encountered by foreign players during PSL 2025, as border disagreements heat up between Pakistan and India. More details are available.

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Overseas cricketer Rishad Hossain of Bangladesh discussed the difficulties encountered by foreign...
Overseas cricketer Rishad Hossain of Bangladesh discussed the difficulties encountered by foreign players in the 2025 edition of PSL, amid heightened border disputes between Pakistan and India. Learn further details.

Foreign cricketers playing in the PSL express fear upon returning home amidst pandemic conditions, narrates Bangladesh all-rounder.

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The Chaotic PSL 2025: Visceral Tensions and Escaping Oblivion

Bangladesh all-rounder Rishad Hossain gave an unfiltered account of the nerve-wracking challenges faced by overseas players during PSL 2025 amidst the surging border tension between Pakistan and India.

The football-sized clock ticked down, signaling the countdown to Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025's postponement on May 9, shortly after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) paused its concurrently running IPL for a week[1]. Tensions between the two nations were escalating, creating logistical quagmires for all players involved. Aviation restrictions resulted in disrupted travel for many overseas PSL participants, with some being evacuated to the UAE prior to arranging flights back home[2].

In an honest, unguarded interview with journalists at Dubai airport, Rishad revealed the obstacles that overseas players faced throughout this turmoil[3].

"Alhamdulillah, against all odds, we've reached the safety of Dubai. 20 minutes after our departure from the airport, a missile struck the runway[2]. The news was petrifying. My family back home had their share of worries too, but I tried my utmost to assuage their fears and convince them not to fret for me. The overall situation left us all feeling shaken."

Two Bangladeshi internationals, Rishad and pacer Nahid Rana, were a part of PSL 2025, representing Lahore Qalandars and Peshawar Zalmi, respectively. Rishad mentioned that Nahid was noticeably affected and subdued during the crisis[4].

The supposedly unassailable environment presented ... to foreigners, at least ..., was seemingly not for everyone[3][4]. Rishad shared how several foreign players exhibited visible anxiety, with New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell vowing never to revisit Pakistan, and England's Tom Curran breaking down in tears[4].

"Daryl Mitchell was adamant he would never return to Pakistan in situations like these. As for Tom Curran, his fears reached a boiling point when he learned the airport had been closed. He broke down, requiring comfort from his fellow players," Rishad confessed[3].

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) initially considered hosting the rest of the PSL 2025 matches in Karachi[5], but a meeting with board chairman Mohsin Naqvi revealed that the players held concerns regarding safety. After a heart-to-heart discussion about the players' worries, the PCB reluctantly opted to move the remaining matches to Dubai, emphasizing the importance of player well-being[6].

After four days of violent military exchanges, both nations declared a truce on Saturday, May 10[1].

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  • Escalating border tensions
  • Airspace restrictions
  • Safety concerns
  • Impact on PSL 25
  • Overseas players' experiences
  • Security blanket of the Pakistan Army
  • Surgical strikes
  • Tom Curran, crying child
  • Daryl Mitchell, never return to Pakistan
  • Mohsin Naqvi, PCB decision
  • Rishad Hossain, quelling fears
  • Nahid Rana, staying strong
  1. "Rishad Hossain, a Bangladeshi all-rounder who represented Lahore Qalandars in PSL 2025, shared that especially New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell and England's Tom Curran showed visible anxiety during the escalating border tensions between Pakistan and India."
  2. "Amidst the concurrent fallout of the IPL and the postponement of PSL 2025, international pacer Nahid Rana, playing for Peshawar Zalmi, was a part of the tournament, and along with Rishad, they faced numerous challenges."
  3. "As the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 progressed concurrently with other sports events, the latest cricket news featured stories of overseas players, including Rishad Hossain and Tom Curran of England, who had to deal with safety concerns and anxieties while participating in the league."

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