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The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), also known as the Pakistan Taliban, has urged overseas players to withdraw from the upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026. In a strong statement, the group said that the safety of foreign players “cannot be guaranteed” given the current situation in the country. The PSL has already faced challenges, with matches limited to only two venues and no spectators allowed. The TTP said, “We want to send a clear message to all participants of the PSL, especially foreign players: the internal security and political situation is unstable and dangerous. With military operations and civil unrest in many areas, the safety of international athletes cannot be ensured.” The militant group described the PSL as a “mockery” of the lives lost in ongoing state-led violence. While the TTP said it is not against cricket as a sport, it called the tournament an attempt to show normalcy, which they want to challenge. Keeps getting worse for the PSLArmed opposition groups in #Pakistan have warned all foreign PSL players to avoid travelling to Pakistan, stating their security cannot be guaranteedThe PSL is now being played:❌ Behind closed doors❌ Without foreign players❌ Amid active… pic.twitter.com/94Po2qY5mM — Nabila Jamal (@nabilajamal_) March 23, 2026 Also read -Pakistan Super League 2026 to be played without crowds amid crisis; venues limited to Lahore and Karachi PSL 2026 Security Concerns and Tournament Update The Terrorist group said, “We want to send a clear and urgent message to all participants, especially foreign players: the security and political situation in the country is unstable. With military operations and civil unrest in many areas, international players cannot be kept safe. We strongly advise you to put your safety first and withdraw from the tournament. The environment is not suitable for peaceful sporting activity.” The TTP clarified that it is not against cricket but is opposing the state’s attempt to show normalcy. “While we are not against healthy sports, we will not accept the state using cricket to cover ongoing violence. The blood of the oppressed cannot be overshadowed by stadium lights, nor should the dignity of our people be used for political appearances,” the statement said. Originally, PSL 2026 was set to be an expanded season with new teams and matches across six venues. However, due to the ongoing West Asia crisis and Pakistan’s conflict with Afghanistan, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) moved the tournament to Karachi and Lahore. Top players like David Warner, Steve Smith and Devon Conway are expected to participate. The PSL 2026 opener will see reigning champions Lahore Qalandars face first-timers Hyderabad on March 26 at the Gaddafi Stadium. The 11th season of the PSL features eight franchises, including two new teams. The tournament will run from March 26 to May 3, 2026, with matches across six venues: Lahore (15 matches), Rawalpindi (11), Faisalabad (7), Karachi (6), Multan (4), and Peshawar (1). Pakistan Super League 2026 Schedule at a glance Date Teams Venue Mar-26 Lahore Qalandars vs Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen Lahore Mar-27 Quetta Gladiators vs Karachi Kings Lahore Mar-28 Peshawar Zalmi vs Rawalpindi Pindiz Peshawar Mar-28 Multan Sultans vs Islamabad United Lahore Mar-29 Quetta Gladiators vs Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen Lahore Mar-29 Lahore Qalandars vs Karachi Kings Lahore Mar-31 Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi Rawalpindi Apr-01 Multan Sultans vs Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen Multan Apr-02 Islamabad United vs Quetta Gladiators Rawalpindi Apr-02 Rawalpindi Pindiz vs Karachi Kings Rawalpindi Apr-03 Multan Sultans vs Lahore Qalandars Multan Apr-04 Rawalpindi Pindiz vs Islamabad United Rawalpindi Apr-05 Multan Sultans vs Quetta Gladiators Multan Apr-06 Multan Sultans vs Rawalpindi Pindiz Multan Apr-08 Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen vs Peshawar Zalmi Karachi Apr-09 Lahore Qalandars vs Islamabad United Faisalabad Apr-09 Karachi Kings vs Peshawar Zalmi Karachi Apr-10 Quetta Gladiators vs Rawalpindi Pindiz Karachi Apr-11 Peshawar Zalmi vs Lahore Qalandars Faisalabad Apr-11 Karachi Kings vs Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen Karachi Apr-12 Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen vs Islamabad United Karachi Apr-13 Peshawar Zalmi vs Multan Sultans Faisalabad Apr-15 Peshawar Zalmi vs Quetta Gladiators Faisalabad Apr-16 Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen vs Rawalpindi Pindiz Faisalabad Apr-16 Karachi Kings vs Islamabad United Karachi Apr-17 Lahore Qalandars vs Quetta Gladiators Faisalabad Apr-18 Lahore Qalandars vs Rawalpindi Pindiz Faisalabad Apr-19 Multan Sultans vs Karachi Kings Lahore Apr-19 Quetta Gladiators vs Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen Lahore Apr-21 Lahore Qalandars vs Quetta Gladiators Lahore Apr-21 Rawalpindi Pindiz vs Multan Sultans Rawalpindi Apr-22 Karachi Kings vs Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen Lahore Apr-22 Peshawar Zalmi vs Multan Sultans Rawalpindi Apr-23 Rawalpindi Pindiz vs Islamabad United Rawalpindi Apr-23 Lahore Qalandars vs Karachi Kings Lahore Apr-24 Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi Rawalpindi Apr-25 Quetta Gladiators vs Karachi Kings Lahore Apr-25 Lahore Qalandars vs Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen Lahore Apr-26 Rawalpindi Pindiz vs Peshawar Zalmi Rawalpindi Apr-26 Islamabad United vs Multan Sultans Rawalpindi Apr-28 Qualifier Rawalpindi Apr-29 Eliminator 1 Lahore May-01 Eliminator 2 Lahore May-03 Final Lahore

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