Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Arun Dhumal said that the 18th edition of the cash-rich league has been suspended for a week and the restarting of the event will be decided after assessing the India-Pakistan border situation. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced its decision to suspend the remainder of the ongoing IPL 2025 on May 9, with immediate effect, for one week due to the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan.
Earlier, the IPL 2025 match 58 between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Delhi Capitals (DC) was abandoned without a result because of rising border tensions.
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Speaking on the suspension of IPL 2025, IPL chairman Arun Dhumal told ANI, "The tournament has been suspended for a week. The next decision will be taken after assessing the situation."
He also spoke about the clash between PBKS and DC which was played at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Stadium in Dharamshala, was called off midway through the first innings. Spectators were informed of the cancellation and asked to vacate the premises, while both teams were escorted back to their hotel.
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"As you know, the situation escalated yesterday... To ensure no panic in the crowd and the safety of the public, steps were taken and people were evacuated comfortably," Dhumal added.
According to a BCCI source, the Indian board arranged a special Vande Bharat train to transport players from Delhi Capitals (DC), Punjab Kings (PBKS), and the entire broadcast crew from Dharamshala to Delhi.
BCCI are currently working to send Overseas players and support staff involved in the cash-rich league to their respective countries, and the tournament has been suspended.