Overview
- The PCB cancelled the opening ceremony and restricted the league to two venues after consultations with the government and security agencies.
- Fans will receive ticket refunds, with several reports citing a 72‑hour timeline, and franchises will be compensated for lost gate receipts.
- The tournament keeps its original March 26–May 3 window with a travel‑light schedule, with the final set for Lahore on May 3.
- Officials pointed to fuel and austerity measures and broader public‑movement limits as key factors behind the scale‑back.
- Player withdrawals continue as some overseas sign with IPL teams, prompting legal action threats from the PCB, including cases such as Blessing Muzarabani to KKR and Dasun Shanaka to Rajasthan Royals.