The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided to suspend the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 with immediate effect, due to cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan.
The major development comes just a day after the match between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Delhi Capitals (DC) in Dharamsala was abruptly abandoned midway through the first innings.
One of the floodlights at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Stadium was switched off, and fans were asked to evacuate the venue, triggering an alarm across the cricketing world.
With flight operations suspended in Dharamsala and nearby regions, players and support staff from both franchises were transported to Delhi on Friday morning via a special train arranged by the IPL.
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As of now, 58 matches have been played in the tournament, including one abandoned game in Dharamsala.
There are still 12 league-stage fixtures remaining, which will take place in various locations: Lucknow (2 matches), Hyderabad, Ahmedabad (3 matches), Delhi, Chennai, Bengaluru (2 matches), Mumbai, and Jaipur.
The playoffs of the IPL 2025 were scheduled to be held in Hyderabad and Kolkata.
The BCCI is expected to make a formal announcement regarding the tournament’s future after holding discussions with franchise representatives, broadcasters, and security agencies.