IPL 2025 suspended amid heightened Indo-Pak tension

The remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 has been temporarily suspended. The decision, taken against the backdrop of heightened border tensions between India and Pakistan, follows a high-stakes meeting of the Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) top brass.

Various options including a possible change of venues were considered before the suspension.

This development comes close on the heels of Thursday's (May 8) suspended match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals in Dharamsala and amid growing anxiety among overseas players. The BCCI appears to have opted for a temporary suspension, keeping the safety and interests of all stakeholders in mind.

One of the immediate concerns was the safe movement of stakeholders. The BCCI is transporting all involved in the IPL, including teams, players, broadcast crews and other league staff from Dharamsala to New Delhi with utmost secrecy. Those involved were told to board the bus at their hotels in Dharamsala but have not been told where they will board the train to Delhi from.

IPL chairman Arun Dhumal stated that any further decisions would be made in consultation with the government. "We are reviewing the situation. It's evolving, and we haven't received any directive from the government yet. Any decision will be taken keeping all logistical considerations and the best interests of stakeholders in mind," Dhumal said.