In a tit-for-tat response to India’s blackout of the Pakistan Super League (PSL X), Pakistan has banned the live broadcast and streaming of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) within its borders. This move follows Indian sports streaming platform FanCode’s suspension of PSL coverage in India, which came after the recent incident in Pahalgam.
FanCode removed all PSL-related content from its platform, including match highlights and live broadcasts. Other Indian broadcasters like Sony Sports Network and Cricbuzz had already taken similar actions, removing PSL 2025 content from their channels and websites earlier.
As a result, Pakistani authorities decided to stop the broadcast and streaming of IPL matches in Pakistan. Viewers in the country will no longer be able to access IPL content via local TV channels or digital platforms, marking a sharp shift from the previous seasons where IPL matches were easily accessible in Pakistan.
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Until now, fans in Pakistan could watch IPL games on several satellite TV networks and streaming apps. The ban signifies the latest escalation in political tensions between the two countries, with the fallout from the Pahalgam incident further straining ties.
The rising conflict between India and Pakistan is now affecting not just politics and diplomacy but also sports. The ban on each other’s top domestic cricket leagues has caused concern among fans and officials. This clash has also raised questions about the future of regional tournaments like the Asia Cup 2025, which now faces uncertainty due to the growing divide.
The restriction of sporting events has triggered concerns in the cricketing world about the increasing role of politics in sports. Many worry this may reduce fan engagement and disrupt regional cooperation. Both countries have now used cricket as a platform to express diplomatic displeasure, showing how deeply the political rift has extended.
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