Delhi Capitals (DC) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) players, support staff, commentators, production crew members, and operations staff arrived at Safdarjung Railway Station in New Delhi on Friday night after the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 clash in Dharamshala was called off due to border tensions between India and Pakistan.
A video is going viral on social media where KL Rahul, Marco Jansen, Tristan Stubbs, Yuzvendra Chahal, Punjab Kings co-owner Preity Zinta, and other players, staff, and management were seen exiting the railway station in New Delhi. Here is the clip.
The 58th match of the IPL 2025 between PBKS and DC at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Stadium in Dharamshala was called off midway through the first innings on Thursday night. Spectators were informed of the cancellation and asked to vacate the premises, while both teams were escorted back to their hotel.
After the match was called off, BCCI arranged a special Vande Bharat train to go to New Delhi on short notice since the airports are temporarily closed due to border tensions.
IPL took to X and thanked the Ministry of Railways and wrote on X, "Thank you, @RailMinIndia, for arranging a special Vande Bharat train on such short notice to ferry the players, support staff, commentators, production crew members, and operations staff to New Delhi. We deeply appreciate your swift response."
IPL also shared a video with the post where DC spinner Kuldeep Yadav thanked the BCCI and Indian Railways for arranging their travel and said, "I want to thank the BCCI and the Indian Railways."
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Punjab Kings (PBKS) also took to their social media to inform that everyone who was part of the franchise has reached safely.
On May 10, Friday, the BCCI suspended the remainder of the ongoing IPL 2025 for one week with immediate effect due to the escalating cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan.
The Indian Board confirmed that further updates regarding the new schedule and venues of the tournament will be announced in due course after a comprehensive assessment of the situation in consultation with relevant authorities and stakeholders.
"At this critical juncture, the BCCI stands firmly with the nation. We express our solidarity with the Government of India, the Armed Forces, and the people of our country. The Board salutes the bravery, courage, and selfless service of our armed forces, whose heroic efforts under Operation Sindoor continue to protect and inspire the nation, as they lead a resolute response to the recent terrorist attack and the unwarranted aggression by Pakistan's armed forces," BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said in the statement.
"While cricket remains a national passion, there is nothing greater than the Nation and its sovereignty, integrity, and security of our country. The BCCI remains firmly committed to support all efforts that safeguard India and will always align its decisions in the best interest of the nation," he added.