Dream11, other DFS groups call off PSL contests after terrorist attacks

Matches in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) are off-limits from Indian daily fantasy sports (DFS) operators, at least for the time being. A number of DFS operators, such as Dream11, BalleBaazi, LeagueAdda and StarPick, have united to show their support following the terror attack against Indian paramilitary forces in Pulwama.

According to an announcement by Dream11, “We strongly condemn the recent attacks in Pulwama and stand in solidarity with our Armed forces. Therefore, we have suspended all PSL matches on Dream11.

The terror attack took place on February 14 and led to the death of 40 Indian paramilitary personnel. A suicide bomber, identified as Adil Ahmed Dar, attacked a convoy while it was en route Srinagar following some well-deserved time off. Dar drove his car close to the convoy and reportedly detonated around 60 kilograms of RDX, a powerful explosive. Dar was said to have been a member of the terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed and the attack has created a considerable amount of tension between India and Pakistan.

Like Dream11, a number of DFS companies posted similar messages on social media. Dream11 and MyTeam11 have also agreed to make donations to the Bharat ke Veer fund, which was created by the Ministry of Home Affairs to support the families of those killed in the attack. Dream11 has stated that it will donate the equivalent of $14.057 and MyTeam11, $7,028.