Two of England’s senior white-ball cricketers, Chris Jordan and David Willey, are reportedly set to leave the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 early. The duo, part of the Multan Sultans squad, have expressed their desire to return to England after their team was knocked out of playoff contention, with only one match remaining in the league stage.
Multan Sultans have had a dismal season, winning just once in nine outings. Their final game against table-toppers Quetta Gladiators holds no bearing on the points table, prompting Willey and Jordan to communicate their departure plans to the franchise, as reported by TelecomAsia.net. While no official directive has been issued by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) or the Professional Cricketers’ Association (PCA), both bodies are said to be closely monitoring the situation.
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The players’ decisions come in the wake of rising tensions between India and Pakistan, following India’s recent military operation targeting terror camps in Pakistan. Although the strikes did not target civilian or military infrastructure, the geopolitical fallout has led to heightened security concerns in the region.
With six other English players still participating in PSL 2025—including Sam Billings, James Vince, and Tom Curran—there is growing uncertainty about whether more may follow suit. While the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has reaffirmed its commitment to completing the tournament safely, the final word may depend on any updates in UK travel advisories.
Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 Points Table
| Pos | Team | Matches | Wins | Losses | NR | Points | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quetta Gladiators (Q) | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 1.530 |
| 2 | Karachi Kings | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0.433 |
| 3 | Islamabad United | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 10 | -0.044 |
| 4 | Lahore Qalandars | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 0.958 |
| 5 | Peshawar Zalmi | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 | -0.082 |
| 6 | Multan Sultans | 9 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 2 | -2.708 |
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