Things continue to turn worse for Pakistan. Days after India launched 'Operation Sindoor&rsquo; in response to the horrific Pahalgam terror attack carried out by Pakistan-based terrorists, dark clouds began hovering over <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/psl" rel="dofollow">PSL 2025</a> owing to prevailing cross-border tensions with India. Although PSL's foreign contingent reached Dubai safely, Bangladesh spinner Rishad Hossain recalled how panic gripped the overseas players.
India launched a series of precise strikes on nine selected targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (Pok), neutralising several terror camps and launchpads in the wee hours on Wednesday (May 7), after which the situation got grim in the country, forcing the PCB to move the tournament out of Pakistan.&nbsp;
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After reports of PCB seeking the Emirates Cricket Board&rsquo;s (ECB) approval over staging their remaining matches in the country, which the UAE denied, they <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/indo-pak-war-operation-sindoor-cricket-pcb-forced-to-postpone-psl-2025-after-failing-to-crack-deal-with-uae-cricket-report-9053216" rel="dofollow">forcefully postponed PSL 2025 indefinitely</a>. Their board, however, ensured that all foreign players reached their homes safely, with several other cricket boards, including the BCB and ECB, wanting to bring back their cricketers at the earliest.
However, upon landing in Dubai, all overseas players were relieved.&nbsp;
Reflecting on what it was like being struck in Pakistan during the war-like situation, Rashid said all foreign players were frightened and that New Zealand batter Daryl Mitchell vowed never to return to the country after this.&nbsp;
&ldquo;Foreign players like Sam Billings, Daryl Mitchell, Kushal Perera, David Wiese, Tom Curran&hellip; all of them were so frightened&hellip; Landing in Dubai, Mitchell told me that he would never go to Pakistan again, especially in this kind of scenario. Overall, they were all horrified,&rdquo; said Rishad at Dubai Airport, as quoted by Cricbuzz.
The leg-spinner also revealed that England all-rounder Tom Curran began crying, and it was tough for everyone to control it.&nbsp;
&ldquo;He (Tom Curran) went to the airport but heard that the airport was closed. Then he started crying like a little child, that it took two or three people to handle him,&rdquo; he added.
<h2>Everyone back home</h2>
Unlike IPL 2025, which the BCCI also suspended for security concerns but <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-pak-ceasefire-bcci-likely-to-resume-ipl-2025-from-next-week-report-cricket-operation-sindoor-overseas-players-9055897" rel="dofollow">might resume soon (as early as next week)</a>, the chances of PSL 2025 not getting underway are higher; all, however, depend on the rising tensions between the arch-rivals.&nbsp;
Meanwhile, all foreign players in PSL 2025 were flown out to the UAE, from where they will head to their respective destinations.&nbsp;
Besides, Rashid also confirmed that PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi wanted to host the remainder of the tournament, scheduled to conclude on May 18, in Karachi, but because the players raised safety concerns with him, it unfolded like this.

Although PSL's foreign contingent reached Dubai safely earlier, Bangladesh spinner Rishad Hossain recalled how panic gripped the overseas players. Sports, Cricket

Things continue to turn worse for Pakistan. Days after India launched 'Operation Sindoor’ in response to the horrific Pahalgam terror attack carried out by Pakistan-based terrorists, dark clouds began hovering over PSL 2025 owing to prevailing cross-border tensions with India. Although PSL's foreign contingent reached Dubai safely, Bangladesh spinner Rishad Hossain recalled how panic gripped the overseas players. India launched a series of precise strikes on nine selected targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (Pok), neutralising several terror camps and launchpads in the wee hours on Wednesday (May 7), after which the situation got grim in the country, forcing the PCB to move the tournament out of Pakistan. Also read | Indo-Pak war: 'We will blast...,' Delhi cricket stadium receives bomb threat amid IPL 2025 suspension - Report After reports of PCB seeking the Emirates Cricket Board’s (ECB) approval over staging their remaining matches in the country, which the UAE denied, they forcefully postponed PSL 2025 indefinitely. Their board, however, ensured that all foreign players reached their homes safely, with several other cricket boards, including the BCB and ECB, wanting to bring back their cricketers at the earliest. However, upon landing in Dubai, all overseas players were relieved. Reflecting on what it was like being struck in Pakistan during the war-like situation, Rashid said all foreign players were frightened and that New Zealand batter Daryl Mitchell vowed never to return to the country after this. “Foreign players like Sam Billings, Daryl Mitchell, Kushal Perera, David Wiese, Tom Curran… all of them were so frightened… Landing in Dubai, Mitchell told me that he would never go to Pakistan again, especially in this kind of scenario. Overall, they were all horrified,” said Rishad at Dubai Airport, as quoted by Cricbuzz. The leg-spinner also revealed that England all-rounder Tom Curran began crying, and it was tough for everyone to control it. “He (Tom Curran) went to the airport but heard that the airport was closed. Then he started crying like a little child, that it took two or three people to handle him,” he added. Everyone back home Unlike IPL 2025, which the BCCI also suspended for security concerns but might resume soon (as early as next week), the chances of PSL 2025 not getting underway are higher; all, however, depend on the rising tensions between the arch-rivals. Meanwhile, all foreign players in PSL 2025 were flown out to the UAE, from where they will head to their respective destinations. Besides, Rashid also confirmed that PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi wanted to host the remainder of the tournament, scheduled to conclude on May 18, in Karachi, but because the players raised safety concerns with him, it unfolded like this.

‘Would never go to Pakistan again’, BAN spinner recalls how panic gripped foreign players in PSL 2025

Tom Curran, who was bought by the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in IPL 2024 auction, has been dealt with a four-match ban in the ongoing Big Bash League 2023/24 edition in Australia. The Sydney Sixers all-rounder was involved in an incident with an umpire when he was attempting to perform his pre-match practice run-ups on the pitch. Following this,&nbsp;it led to a charge of intimidation against the umpire. Notably, it is a serious level 3 offence under Cricket Australia's code of conduct.

CA said in a statement, "The umpire took position next to the stumps, blocking Curran from approaching the pitch and gestured to Curran to move away from the pitch. Curran was seen in the footage gesturing to the umpire to move away from the pitch.

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The statement added, "Curran then attempted to perform a practice run-up and run at pace straight towards the umpire who stood in the bowling crease facing Curran. The umpire stepped to his right to avoid the risk of collision."

Despite Curran's argument, the 28-year-old was found guilty and handed a four-match suspension. As a result, the English all-rounder will now miss his club's upcoming four games --&nbsp;against the Adelaide Strikers, Melbourne Stars, Sydney Thunder, and Brisbane Heat. The dates of these matches span from Dec&nbsp;26 to Jan&nbsp;1.&nbsp;

The Sydney Sixers, however, have decided to appeal the sanction. The club's&nbsp;head Rachael Haynes&nbsp;said in a statement, "Tom and the club maintain that Tom did not knowingly or intentionally intimidate a match official, and on legal advice, we will exercise our right to appeal the decision. We will support Tom during this period and look forward to him returning to the field."

Curran was recently picked by the Virat Kohli-starrer RCB franchise in the IPL 2024 mini-auction, held in Dubai on Dec 19. He was bought by the Faf du Plessis-led franchise for INR 1.5 crore (15 million).&nbsp;

Tom Curran, who was bought by the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in IPL 2024 auction, has been dealt with a four-match ban in the ongoing Big Bash League 2023/24 edition in Australia.

Tom Curran, who was bought by the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in IPL 2024 auction, has been dealt with a four-match ban in the ongoing Big Bash League 2023/24 edition in Australia. The Sydney Sixers all-rounder was involved in an incident with an umpire when he was attempting to perform his pre-match practice run-ups on the pitch. Following this, it led to a charge of intimidation against the umpire. Notably, it is a serious level 3 offence under Cricket Australia's code of conduct. CA said in a statement, "The umpire took position next to the stumps, blocking Curran from approaching the pitch and gestured to Curran to move away from the pitch. Curran was seen in the footage gesturing to the umpire to move away from the pitch. Also read: IPL 2024 auction: Former NZ player baffled by multimillion-dollar man Pat Cummins' inclusion in SRH The statement added, "Curran then attempted to perform a practice run-up and run at pace straight towards the umpire who stood in the bowling crease facing Curran. The umpire stepped to his right to avoid the risk of collision." Despite Curran's argument, the 28-year-old was found guilty and handed a four-match suspension. As a result, the English all-rounder will now miss his club's upcoming four games -- against the Adelaide Strikers, Melbourne Stars, Sydney Thunder, and Brisbane Heat. The dates of these matches span from Dec 26 to Jan 1. The Sydney Sixers, however, have decided to appeal the sanction. The club's head Rachael Haynes said in a statement, "Tom and the club maintain that Tom did not knowingly or intentionally intimidate a match official, and on legal advice, we will exercise our right to appeal the decision. We will support Tom during this period and look forward to him returning to the field." Curran was recently picked by the Virat Kohli-starrer RCB franchise in the IPL 2024 mini-auction, held in Dubai on Dec 19. He was bought by the Faf du Plessis-led franchise for INR 1.5 crore (15 million).

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Young England fast bowler Tom Curran has described Virat Kohli as an "unbelievable player" and hopes to dismiss the India captain when the two teams face-off in the future.

Curran spoke to media after the ICC announced the fixtures of the T20 World Cup in Australia next year.&nbsp;

India are England are clubbed in the same pool along side South Africa, Afghanistan and two other teams who are yet to be confirmed.

But when asked Curran how he hopes to get the prized scalp of Kohli, the 23-year-old right-arm pacer said: "Hopefully not with a no-ball! We'll see. He's an unbelievable player."

The ICC event will be played in Australia from October 18 to November 15 next year.

India will face off against England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on November 1.

The tournament will be played as a stand-alone event after the women's T20 World Cup and Curran can't wait to be a part of a world event.

"All the games are so exciting, the crowd will be phenomenal and to be a part of it will be amazing. Playing T20s in Australia is unbelievable. We saw the excitement during the 50-over World Cup (in 2015) created here," Curran said at the launch of the fixtures of the 2020 edition of the tournament here.

"Australia have some of the most unbelievable stadiums in the world. To experience it properly in the Big Bash season has been amazing for me," he added.&nbsp;

Young England fast bowler Tom Curran has described Virat Kohli as an "unbelievable player" and hopes to dismiss the India captain when the two teams face-off in the future.

Young England fast bowler Tom Curran has described Virat Kohli as an "unbelievable player" and hopes to dismiss the India captain when the two teams face-off in the future. Curran spoke to media after the ICC announced the fixtures of the T20 World Cup in Australia next year. India are England are clubbed in the same pool along side South Africa, Afghanistan and two other teams who are yet to be confirmed. But when asked Curran how he hopes to get the prized scalp of Kohli, the 23-year-old right-arm pacer said: "Hopefully not with a no-ball! We'll see. He's an unbelievable player." The ICC event will be played in Australia from October 18 to November 15 next year. India will face off against England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on November 1. The tournament will be played as a stand-alone event after the women's T20 World Cup and Curran can't wait to be a part of a world event. "All the games are so exciting, the crowd will be phenomenal and to be a part of it will be amazing. Playing T20s in Australia is unbelievable. We saw the excitement during the 50-over World Cup (in 2015) created here," Curran said at the launch of the fixtures of the 2020 edition of the tournament here. "Australia have some of the most unbelievable stadiums in the world. To experience it properly in the Big Bash season has been amazing for me," he added.

Kohli is an unbelievable player, says England pacer Tom Curran

England finished their testing tour of Australia on a high today with a thrilling 12-run win in the fifth and final one-day international in Perth.

In the first match at the new Perth Stadium, the tourists set Australia 260 to win in front of a record West Australian cricket crowd of 53,781.

Despite resting frontline bowlers Chris Woakes and Mark Wood, and having quick Jake Ball struggling with illness, the tourists managed to defend their total.

Young seamer Tom Curran was the match-winner with five wickets as Australia were dismissed for 247 with 10 balls remaining.

England, beaten 4-0 in a lopsided Ashes Test series, bounced back to claim the limited-over series 4-1.

The result continued the dismal recent run of the World Cup holders in one-dayers and Australian captain Steve Smith was again left frustrated with both batting and bowling.

&quot;We thought we&#39;d pulled it back really well, but we didn&#39;t start well with the ball -- been a bit of trend,&quot; he said.

&quot;Again we lost wickets in clumps and you can&#39;t do that. Our batting again wasn&#39;t good enough, these lapses are happening way too often in one-day cricket.&quot;

Australia, thanks largely to Marcus Stoinis who was promoted to number three and made 87, looked to be cruising to victory on 189 for four.

But the loss of Stoinis, caught at long-on off leg- spinner Adil Rashid, proved crucial.

Curran returned to the attack and removed Glenn Maxwell (34) and Mitchell Starc (0) in the space of three balls as Australia lost their way.

When Tim Paine and Adam Zampa threatened to snatch the match with a gritty ninth-wicket stand, Curran came back into the attack and clean-bowled the latter with his third ball.

In just his third one-day international and his first of the series, the 22-year-old then delivered the last rites by bowling Paine for 34.

Curran finished with 5-35 and also had two catches dropped from his bowling, both by the normally reliable Jonny Bairstow.

Curran, named man of the match, was ecstatic with the result.

&quot;Watching the boys play one-day cricket recently has been a pleasure and to come in and try and take my chance is a great feeling,&quot; he said.

&quot;I&#39;ve been training hard. To come and play the first one-day international at this unbelievable stadium, in front the Barmy Army... The game was unbelievable, what a finish.&quot;

Moeen Ali&#39;s horror tour with the bat continued when he went cheaply in the English innings. But he claimed 3-55, including the crucial wickets of Smith (12) and Mitch Marsh (13) -- the latter falling to a superb reflex return catch.

Curran&#39;s heroics came after the tourists failed to capitalise on a fast start after being sent in to bat.

Test captain Joe Root made a typically busy 62 but the English appeared to have fallen start after a flying start when they were bowled out for 259 in 47.4 overs.

The English openers blazed away early in a polar opposite to their nightmare start in Adelaide on Friday.

In that game they were 5-8 and went to suffer their first defeat of the series, but there were no such problems on Sunday.

Jason Roy led the charge and enjoyed some good fortune when he was brilliantly caught behind by Paine off Starc, only for it to be ruled a no-ball.

The dashing Roy went on to make 49 off 46 balls before being the first man to fall, caught by Josh Hazlewood off local rookie Andrew Tye to end a 71-run partnership with Bairstow (44).

A number of England batsmen made similarly good starts but only Root went on to make a significant score.

Much to the delight of the crowd, Tye was the star with the ball, cleaning up the English tail to finish with 5-46 off 9.4 overs.

England bounced back to claim the limited-over series 4-1

England finished their testing tour of Australia on a high today with a thrilling 12-run win in the fifth and final one-day international in Perth. In the first match at the new Perth Stadium, the tourists set Australia 260 to win in front of a record West Australian cricket crowd of 53,781. Despite resting frontline bowlers Chris Woakes and Mark Wood, and having quick Jake Ball struggling with illness, the tourists managed to defend their total. Young seamer Tom Curran was the match-winner with five wickets as Australia were dismissed for 247 with 10 balls remaining. England, beaten 4-0 in a lopsided Ashes Test series, bounced back to claim the limited-over series 4-1. The result continued the dismal recent run of the World Cup holders in one-dayers and Australian captain Steve Smith was again left frustrated with both batting and bowling. "We thought we'd pulled it back really well, but we didn't start well with the ball -- been a bit of trend," he said. "Again we lost wickets in clumps and you can't do that. Our batting again wasn't good enough, these lapses are happening way too often in one-day cricket." Australia, thanks largely to Marcus Stoinis who was promoted to number three and made 87, looked to be cruising to victory on 189 for four. But the loss of Stoinis, caught at long-on off leg- spinner Adil Rashid, proved crucial. Curran returned to the attack and removed Glenn Maxwell (34) and Mitchell Starc (0) in the space of three balls as Australia lost their way. When Tim Paine and Adam Zampa threatened to snatch the match with a gritty ninth-wicket stand, Curran came back into the attack and clean-bowled the latter with his third ball. In just his third one-day international and his first of the series, the 22-year-old then delivered the last rites by bowling Paine for 34. Curran finished with 5-35 and also had two catches dropped from his bowling, both by the normally reliable Jonny Bairstow. Curran, named man of the match, was ecstatic with the result. "Watching the boys play one-day cricket recently has been a pleasure and to come in and try and take my chance is a great feeling," he said. "I've been training hard. To come and play the first one-day international at this unbelievable stadium, in front the Barmy Army... The game was unbelievable, what a finish." Moeen Ali's horror tour with the bat continued when he went cheaply in the English innings. But he claimed 3-55, including the crucial wickets of Smith (12) and Mitch Marsh (13) -- the latter falling to a superb reflex return catch. Curran's heroics came after the tourists failed to capitalise on a fast start after being sent in to bat. Test captain Joe Root made a typically busy 62 but the English appeared to have fallen start after a flying start when they were bowled out for 259 in 47.4 overs. The English openers blazed away early in a polar opposite to their nightmare start in Adelaide on Friday. In that game they were 5-8 and went to suffer their first defeat of the series, but there were no such problems on Sunday. Jason Roy led the charge and enjoyed some good fortune when he was brilliantly caught behind by Paine off Starc, only for it to be ruled a no-ball. The dashing Roy went on to make 49 off 46 balls before being the first man to fall, caught by Josh Hazlewood off local rookie Andrew Tye to end a 71-run partnership with Bairstow (44). A number of England batsmen made similarly good starts but only Root went on to make a significant score. Much to the delight of the crowd, Tye was the star with the ball, cleaning up the English tail to finish with 5-46 off 9.4 overs.

Tom Curran steps up as England beat Australia in final ODI

Australian opener David Warner on Tuesday hit his 21st Test century to put Australia in a strong position over England on day one of the fourth Ashes Test in Melbourne.

Warner, who scored 103 off 151 balls, reprieved on 99 by a no-ball from Tom Curran, before reaching his century off the next ball.

The batsman didn&#39;t stay for long at the crease, after his let-off, as he was caught behind off James Anderson. It was his 100th Ashes wicket.

The beleaguered tourists all though failed to pick wickets on the first day but Stuart Broad did end his wicket drought after dismissing Usman Khawaja

The hosts have already reclaimed the Ashes urn after taking an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-Test series.&nbsp;

They are chasing a 5-0 whitewash over the depleted English side.&nbsp;

Skipper Steve Smith too posted an unbeaten half-century.&nbsp;

Australia ends Day 1 at 244/3 with Steve Smith (65) and Shaun Marsh &nbsp;(31) at the crease. 
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Warner, who scored 103 off 151 balls, reprieved on 99 by a no-ball from Tom Curran, before reaching his century off the next ball

Australian opener David Warner on Tuesday hit his 21st Test century to put Australia in a strong position over England on day one of the fourth Ashes Test in Melbourne. Warner, who scored 103 off 151 balls, reprieved on 99 by a no-ball from Tom Curran, before reaching his century off the next ball. The batsman didn't stay for long at the crease, after his let-off, as he was caught behind off James Anderson. It was his 100th Ashes wicket. The beleaguered tourists all though failed to pick wickets on the first day but Stuart Broad did end his wicket drought after dismissing Usman Khawaja The hosts have already reclaimed the Ashes urn after taking an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-Test series. They are chasing a 5-0 whitewash over the depleted English side. Skipper Steve Smith too posted an unbeaten half-century. Australia ends Day 1 at 244/3 with Steve Smith (65) and Shaun Marsh (31) at the crease.

4th Test, Day 1: David Warner's century leads Australia to 244/3 at stumps

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