The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 was suspended for a week on Friday amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan.
According to an official statement, the decision was taken by the IPL Governing Council after due consultation with all key stakeholders following the representations from most of the franchisees, who conveyed the concern and sentiments of their players, and also the views of the broadcaster, sponsors and fans ; while the BCCI reposes full faith in the strength and preparedness of our armed forces, the Board considered it prudent to act in the collective interest of all stakeholders.
The ongoing edition faced a cloud of uncertainty after Thursday’s match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals in Dharamsala was halted midway due to air raid alerts in nearby cities Jammu and Pathankot.
A BCCI official, confirming the suspension of the league that was scheduled to conclude on May 25 in Kolkata, told PTI, “It does not look nice that cricket goes on while the country is at war.”
A fortnight after the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives, India carried out missile strikes targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir.
Several districts across India experienced a blackout on Thursday following air raid alarms and reports of explosion-like sounds in Jammu.
Earlier in the day, the Pakistan Super League was relocated to the UAE following Indian drone strikes in Lahore, Rawalpindi, and several other cities.
