New Delhi: In what could be a major blow for the Pakistan Super League, the remainder of the tournament is set to be conducted without Hawkeye and DRS technologies. As most technicians who handle the technological aspect of both systems are from India, who are not expected to return to Pakistan following the recent military conflict between the two countries, the PSL will have to do without the Hawkeye and DRS systems.
Like IPL, the PSL was postponed indefinitely after India launched missile attacks on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan Occupied Jammu and Kashmir in retaliation for the horrific April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 civilians were killed.
The PCB requested the Emirates Cricket Board to host the remainder of the PSL in the UAE, but the proposal was declined the proposal.
Following the announcement of the ceasefire between the two countries, PSL resumed on May 17, but the PCB continues to face challenges in completing the 10th edition of the marquee T20 league.
Now, a source close to a franchise has told PTI, that the team which manages and runs the Hawkeye and DRS technology has not returned to Pakistan following the resumption.
No DRS, Hawkeye in remaining PSL matches
“Which means that the last few remaining matches of the PSL will now be completed without any DRS which is a big blow to the board and teams,” the source said.
The source added that since the broadcaster consisted mainly of Indian nationals, there would be no DRS available for the remainder of the tournament.
He further revealed that the Indian nationals working for the broadcaster have not returned home since leaving the country amidst the intense military conflict.
The PSL franchises have also been handicapped in replacing the overseas players who have flown back as several cricketers have opted to leave for the IPL, including Mitchell Owens and Kusal Mendis, among others.
The latest player to leave Pakistan was England star Alex Hales, who flew back home on Thursday, dealing a major blow to the Islamabad United side, which is due to play in the Eliminator 2 on Friday.
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