Indian crew in Pakistan Super League asked to restrict……., amid ongoing border tension, Report
New Delhi: The broadcast of the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) faces potential disruption in the coming days. This uncertainty arises from the escalating cross-border tensions following the recent terrorist attack in Pahelgam, which tragically resulted in the deaths of 26 Indian nationals and is believed to have been perpetrated by Pakistani terrorists. A concerned source within the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) revealed that significant steps are being taken to replace the predominantly Indian production and broadcast crew integral to the PSL. This crew, numbering over two dozen individuals, encompasses essential roles such as engineers, production managers, cameramen, and player-tracking experts—all Indian nationals who contribute to ensuring the smooth and comprehensive coverage of the PSL. Adding to the complexity, the National Security Council, following a meeting held in Islamabad on Thursday, has issued a directive for all Indian nationals currently in Pakistan to depart the country within the next 48 hours.
Adding to the uncertainty surrounding the Pakistan Super League’s (PSL) broadcast, a source has indicated that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the conglomerate holding the rights to the PSL have engaged in discussions regarding the urgent replacement of the Indian nationals within the broadcast crew. This move is a direct consequence of the escalating cross-border tensions following the recent terrorist attack in Pahelgam, where 26 Indian nationals tragically lost their lives in an incident believed to be orchestrated by Pakistani terrorists. The predominantly Indian crew, comprising over two dozen individuals in crucial roles such as engineers, production managers, cameramen, and player-tracking experts, are vital for the seamless coverage of the PSL. Furthermore, the directive from the National Security Council in Islamabad, mandating the departure of all Indian nationals from Pakistan within 48 hours, has further necessitated these discussions and the impending crew changes.
According to the source, the Indian nationals within the broadcast crew have been advised to limit their movement until their departure from Pakistan can be arranged.
In the days following the Pahalgam terrorist attack that resulted in the deaths of 26 civilians, the live streaming platform FanCode has removed all Pakistan Super League (PSL) content from its website. FanCode was an official broadcaster of PSL matches in India, having streamed the first 13 games featuring prominent Pakistani cricketers. Reports indicate this decision was implemented on Friday, with all PSL content leading to an error page and subsequently disappearing from the platform by Friday morning.
In a significant ramping up of its response to the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, which claimed 26 lives, India has taken the stringent step of revoking all visas granted to Pakistani nationals, including those issued for medical purposes. Moreover, all visa services for Pakistani citizens have been suspended with immediate effect.
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