Reports are emerging of IPL 2025 being suspended due to the tensions between India and Pakistan. Ever since Operation Sindoor was launched by India in the early hours of Wednesday, May 7 the response from Pakistan began soon after at the international border and the Line of Control (LoC). Apparently, the situation has escalated and the attacks are being done on urban areas in various parts of India near the border.
Sensing the gravity of the situation, the match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals at Dharamsala today was called off midway. Initially, it seemed like a floodlight failure but soon the authorities started asking the spectators to vacate the stadium with the official confirmation coming out soon.
It is also being reported that a BCCI meeting is currently underway to decide on the immediate course of action. Paramount would be the safety and security of the players, staff, officials and all other stakeholders and with that in mind it is being understood that the IPL 2025 will be suspended for an indefinite period.
BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla has shed light on how the players will make their way out of Dharamsala and the Board’s emphasis on security.
“We are organising a special train from Una which is not far from Dharamsala to bring everybody home safely. As of now the match has been called off and the stadium has been evacuated. We will take a call on the tournament’s future depending on the situation tomorrow. As of now, players’ safety is utmost important,” said Shukla as quoted by The Times of India.
