The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has suspended Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 for a week amidst the rising tensions between India and Pakistan. Following the move, former BCCI president Sourav Ganguly has said that the Indian board is capable enough to complete the remainder of the IPL 2025.
Ganguly stated that he understands the magnitude of the decision and also recalled when he had to take a similar decision during his tenure as IPL 2021, during the Covid-19 pandemic, had to be halted following a bio-bubble breach. However, he acknowledged that the postponement in 2021 came under different circumstances.
Ganguly said that the BCCI is an “efficient” organisation and expressed confidence that the board will come up with a feasible solution inn consulation with the Indian government.
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“I have seen today that the IPL is suspended for 7 days. The BCCI will complete this. BCCI is efficient. During COVID, it was another emergency. I am sure the BCCI will complete it. A COVID-like situation is different. BCCI will work as per Indian government guidelines,” Ganguly told India Today.
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The former Indian batter was all praise for the Indian armed forces who put their body on the line to combat terrorism. Ganguly said that the armed forces deserve everyone’s respect for they protect the nation and its citizens in such testing times.
“Jawans are our pride not because of the war but what they do day in and day out. We are here in peace for them,” Ganguly added.
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The former KKR batter also spoke about the emergence of terrific younger players in the IPL 2025. He said the openers like Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, and Vaibhav Suryavanshi have batted well in the 18th edition of the league. He concluded by claiming IPL to be one of the greatest cricket tournaments in the world.
“For the last 18 years, talent has been emerging from the IPL. Punjab opener Priyansh Arya, Suryavanshi, and Prabhsimran Singh played brilliantly. The IPL is one of the best cricket tournaments in the world,” Ganguly said.
