BCCI Vice President Rajiv Shukla has confirmed that the schedule for the remaining 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) will be announced after consulting all the stakeholders. 18th edition of IPL India and Pakistan have been suspended for a week with immediate effect due to increasing stress on the border. Shukla assured that the Indian Cricket Board will stand with the armed forces and government of the country.
“IPL 2025 has been suspended for a week in view of the current situation. The new program for the tournament will be announced after consultation with the government, stakeholders and broadcasters. We are proud of the Indian Army. BCCI stands with our armed forces and government,” Shukla was called by the tribun.
On 8 May, the conflict between Punjab Kings (PBK) and Delhi Capital (DC) was called from midway during the first innings at HPCA Stadium, Dharmasala, as the audience was asked to vacate the land and the players of both teams were taken to their respective hotels.
In particular, IPL President Arun Singh Dhumal also clarified that the reason behind the referring of the failure of Fludlights was the reason for leaving the match as a strategy to prevent nervousness. It was later confirmed by the board that the match was really left in view of the safety of the players and spectators amidst the deteriorating situation, with Dharamshala only 85–90 km from the Indian border.
“Due to the tension between India and Pakistan, the match played between Punjab and Delhi yesterday was called in the middle for security reasons. But because there was a possibility that something like this could have happened, Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association, Punjab Kings franchise, and all operation staff were already in touch with the administration. (HPCA), said.
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