PCB Disappointed After Discontinued Broadcast of PSL 2019 & Imran Khan’s Portraits Being Removed From CCI After Pulwama Attack

Pakistan Cricket Board is extremely disappointed with IMG Reliance pulling out PSL 2019. Even DSport from India has discontinued the broadcast of the Pakistan Super League 2019 post the Pulwama attack which claimed the lives of 45 CRPF men. The CCI and the Punjab Cricket Association in Mohali removed the portraits and pictures of former Pakistan cricket captain and current Prime Minister Imran Khan. The league has no broadcaster is likely to be roped in by Monday. IMG Reliance Pulls out of PSL 2019 Agreement Post Pulwama Attack.

PCB managing director Wasim Khan said, “We have been informed by IMG Reliance that they will be unable to partner with us for the remaining HBL PSL 2019 and PCB has reserved all its rights. The PCB always had a contingency plan in place, and we are confident we will be in a position to announce the new partner on Monday after the completion of the formalities.”

PCB is also that sports and politics should be kept separate as it plays a vital role in building bridges between people and countries. "Unfortunately, denying India cricket fans the right to follow HBL PSL by blocking all digital coverage as well as covering or removing a portrait of former Pakistan cricket captain and Prime Minister Imran Khan and other legendary cricketers from one of the most historic cricket clubs and venues are highly regrettable actions," he added.

Khan will also take up the matter to the ICC committee meeting which is to be held later this month in Dubai.  Meanwhile, many cricketers including Shikhar Dhawan, Virender Sehwag, Gautam Gambhir has promised to help the martyrs.

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