IPL 2025 LIVE: The 2025 edition of the Indian Premier League is set to be suspended as cross-border tensions escalate. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has been in a huddle since last night exploring all possible options. It is understood that the Indian cricket board doesn’t want the league to continue considering the current sentiment of the nation. Additionally, a lot of overseas players from different franchises have started panicking and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) too want to return home from Lucknow – the venue of tonight’s match vs Lucknow Super Giants.
The move came a day after the fixture between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals in Dharamsala was postponed. The came not long after Pakistan fired eight missiles directed at Satwari, Samba, RS Pura and Arnia and all were intercepted and blocked by air defence units.
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The writing was on the cards after IPL Governing Council went into a huddle mode. Earlier, the fixture between PBKS and Mumbai Indians was moved to Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad as the government announced closing of airspace in Dharamsala and nearby cities.
After PBKS vs DC was called off, both teams returned to their hotel. The entire contingent alongside officials and broadcast crew are scheduled to leave Dharamsala on a special train today (May 9).
BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla confirmed, “We’re organising a train to bring everyone back safely. The match has been called off, and the stadium evacuated. We will decide on the tournament’s future based on tomorrow’s situation, but player safety is our top priority.”
While no IPL venues were under threat, the overall sentiment potentially forced a temporary halt of the tournament to prioritise safety and national security.
Overseas players had been reportedly anxious, seeking reassurances from the BCCI and Indian government to remain in the country. Before the IPL was called off, Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians were already on the move to their respective venues for upcoming matches.Rohit also made headlines on Wednesday by announcing his immediate retirement from Test cricket, putting an end to speculation about his red-ball future. With this, India will need a new captain for the upcoming five-Test series against England.
Having already stepped away from T20Is after leading India to the World Cup title last year, the 38-year-old will now continue solely in the ODI format.
Additionally, a lot of overseas players from different franchises have started panicking and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) too want to return home from Lucknow – the venue of tonight’s match vs Lucknow Super Giants.
The writing was on the cards after IPL Governing Council went into a huddle mode. Earlier, the fixture between PBKS and Mumbai Indians was moved to Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad as the government announced closing of airspace in Dharamsala and nearby cities.
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