In a significant development before the PSL 2025 (Pakistan Super League) match between Peshawar Zalmi and Karachi Kings, the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium was damaged from a suspected drone crash.
The incident, which raised massive anxiety, occurred against the backdrop of increased India-Pakistan border tension and continuous military operations, such as India’s ‘Operation Sindoor’ focused on counter-terrorism.
Pakistan Media Reports Suspected Surveillance Drone
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Local Pakistani media report that police sources believe that the drone, which crashed in the vicinity of the stadium, was intended for surveillance. The crash partially destroyed a restaurant bordering the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, adding to security concerns in the area.
Viral Video Shows Stadium Damage
🚨 An Indian drone crashed near the food street adjacent to #Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium after colliding with a tree. The crash caused a fire at the site. On one hand, we are attacking India through social media; on the other hand, all of this is being watched . What's going on? pic.twitter.com/tKs10Nikd1
— Islamabadies (@Islamabadies) May 8, 2025
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A video went viral on social media stating that the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium was damaged. However, the news agencies stated it could not verify the legitimacy of the video, which did cast a cloud over the security and theatre of operations for the PSL 2025 season.
Future Bangladesh T20I Series in Jeopardy
Security issues now go beyond the PSL. Pakistan’s home T20I series against Bangladesh, scheduled to start on May 25, is being reviewed in light of the growing regional tensions and security threats.
Security Tightened Around Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
The incident involving the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium has raised concerns for sports safety in Pakistan, especially for large tourism events like the PSL. Considering the drone incident and the broader ambient unease on the regional situation, the PCB and law and order agencies are moving quickly to put the players, management, and fans’ safety first in Pakistan as the cricket calendar rolls on.
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