Mumbai: IMG Reliance, DSport, Cricbuzz and Dream11 have stopped coverage of Pakistan Super League T20 tournamentas a mark of protest against the recent attack on CRPF personnel in Pulwama.
In its mail addressed to Sohaib Sheikh and Kamil Khan of Pakistan Cricket Board, the IMG Reliance said, “Due to unfortunate events a couple of days back which resulted in the death of Indian soldiers, IMG Reliance is pulling out with immediate effects, from offering broadcast production services for PSL. The incident that occured is deeply regrettable.”
DSport stopped the broadcast of the league from the fifth game onwards which was played on 16th February.
The fourth edition of PSL is underway in Dubai. It had started on Thursday. The tournament has six participating teams. The initial matches are being held in Dubai and Shajah and the final eight matches are planned to be held in Pakistan. The final match is scheduled in Karachi.