IPL 2025 Temporarily Suspended Amid Rising Border Tensions
The remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 has been temporarily put on hold, with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirming the suspension for a week in an official media release, reports Live Cricket Score.
The move comes amid escalating border tensions between India and Pakistan. According to Cricbuzz, the decision followed a high-level meeting involving the BCCI’s top brass, during which multiple contingency plans—including a possible change in venues—were discussed before a suspension was decided.
“Further updates regarding the revised schedule and venues will be shared in due course, following a comprehensive review of the situation in consultation with relevant authorities and stakeholders,” the BCCI said.
The BCCI clarified that the IPL Governing Council decided after thorough discussions with key stakeholders. “Franchisees, players, broadcasters, sponsors, and fans voiced their concerns. While the BCCI has full faith in the capability of our armed forces, we believe this is a prudent move made in the collective interest of everyone involved,” the statement added.
The development follows the cancellation of Thursday’s (May 8) match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals in Dharamsala and rising unease among international players. The BCCI, prioritising the safety of all parties, deemed a temporary suspension the most viable option at this point.
One of the immediate logistical hurdles has been the secure movement of teams and personnel. Secrecy has surrounded the evacuation of players, support staff, broadcasters, and officials from Dharamsala to New Delhi. While those involved were instructed to board buses from their hotels, they were not informed of the specific location from where their train to Delhi would depart. The convoys are en route at the time of writing, with the destination still undisclosed.
IPL Chairman Arun Dhumal noted that future decisions would be made in close consultation with government bodies. “We are continuously monitoring the situation. It is fluid, and as of now, we have not received a formal directive from the government. Any call will be taken with full consideration of logistics and the welfare of all stakeholders,” he said.
While the suspension is currently set for a week, the timeline could change based on how the geopolitical situation evolves. The BCCI’s next steps will depend on the pace of de-escalation and the ability to address player safety concerns comprehensively.
