Indian broadcasters stop Pakistan Super League coverage after Pahalgam terror attack-OxBig News Network

Indian broadcasting platforms FanCode and Sony Sports India have suspended coverage of the ongoing Pakistan Super League after the gruesome terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir. Following the April 22 carnage that plunged the nation into mourning, FanCode—the official digital partner—not only halted PSL streaming but also removed the league’s entire section from its app and website.

Just a day after the assault in Pahalgam, where armed terrorists killed 26 Indian tourists, FanCode opted not to air the April 23 match between Multan Sultans and Islamabad United. Further, the platform went on to completely take down PSL content from their carousel.

Sony Sports, which owns India’s television rights for the PSL, quickly followed suit, blacking out all scheduled broadcasts and related studio shows.

As of yet, neither FanCode nor Sony Sports has issued an official statement explaining the decision or indicating when, or if, coverage might resume.

While the entire country mourns the lives lost due to the bone-chilling and heinous attack, India have already started taking steps in disconnecting any ties from Pakistan.

The Pahalgam attack—carried out in a popular hill-station getaway—revived painful memories of the 2008 Mumbai attacks and the 2019 Pulwama bombing. Investigators believe the gunmen belonged to The Resistance Front, an offshoot of the proscribed Lashkar-e-Taiba, further heightening public anger.

Additionally on April 24, BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla reiterated the board’s stance on maintaining strong national sentiment, affirming that India will not participate in any bilateral cricket series with Pakistan moving forward.