India, March 22 -- The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Sunday confirmed that the upcoming edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) will be played behind closed doors due to security concerns. The tournament, slated to start on March 26, will be played in just two cities, down from the originally planned six. On Sunday, PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi addressed a press conference, confirming that PSL matches will be played without crowds until the situation improves in the region.

It has also been confirmed that there would be no opening ceremony before the opening match of PSL 2026 between Lahore Qalandars and Hyderabad Kingsmen. Naqvi confirmed that PSL matches will be played only in Karachi and Lahore in the 2026 season due to logistical and ...