Here's a possible sinister reason for the missing DRS in Pak-Bangladesh series

Cricket fans in Pakistan have been questioning the lack of the Decision Review System (DRS) during the 10th season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) and the ongoing T20I series against Bangladesh in Lahore. However, possible reasons behind it have now been revealed.

According to journalist Qadir Khawaja, Hawk-Eye, the company providing technology used for DRS, it did not send its technical team to Pakistan, reportedly citing “security concerns.” This is despite the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) offering full assurances regarding safety.

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Fakhta told me that Jay Shah Behind Absence of DRS Technology in PSL and Pak Bangladesh Series.Despite the ceasefire, Hawk-Eye company informed the PCB that they would not come to Pakistan.
PCB Chairman, COO, and the… pic.twitter.com/0lnsvtERvM

— Qadir Khawaja (@iamqadirkhawaja) May 28, 2025

Khawaja also claimed that Jay Shah, the Chairman of the ICC and a key figure in the Indian cricket board (BCCI), may have influenced the decision. Many suspect that the pressure was exerted to block the use of DRS in Pakistan’s crucial matches, both in the PSL and during this international series.

If true, these claims raise serious concerns about fairness in global cricket. DRS is no longer just an option; it is considered essential in modern-day matches. Whether it’s a close LBW or a faint edge behind the stumps, DRS minimises umpires' errors and ensures credible on-field decisions.

Matches can be affected without it, and hurt the trust of fans and players in the fairness of the match.

So far, neither Hawk-Eye nor the ICC has issued a response or clarified whether DRS will be reinstated for future matches in Pakistan. The PCB is expected to formally raise the issue after the Bangladesh series wraps up.

This controversy comes at a time when cricketing relations between Pakistan and India remain tense.