India, March 17 -- The Pakistan Cricket Board has played down worries around overseas players travelling for the upcoming Pakistan Super League, despite tensions rising across the Gulf and along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. The tournament is still set to feature a sizeable foreign contingent, including a number of Australians. That said, the situation remains fluid. Several Australian players are expected to take part, but developments in the region could yet influence plans. Concerns have grown following recent airstrikes in Kabul, where more than 400 people are believed to have lost their lives, adding to the uncertainty.

Recently, an Australian media outlet, Code Sports, reported that players and support staff have already been br...