IPL 2025 Suspended amid India-Pakistan tensions

The Indian Premier League was indefinitely suspended on Friday, 9 May, due to escalating tensions between India and Pakistan.

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The match between Punjab kings and Delhi Capitals was cancelled midway following air raid alerts in Jammu and Pathankot, raising concerns about the future of the league.

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The IPL spectacle came to a screeching halt in Dharmshala on Thursday, 8 May, forcing the league's administrators to pause and review the escalating military tensions between India and Pakistan.

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Punjab side were 122 for 1 in 10.1 over when the lights went out, initially attributed to flood light failure. The game had already started later than scheduled due to rain.

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Eventually, both teams and the assembled fans were evacuated from the stadium for their security.

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“All players are back at the hotel under heavy security and are waiting for BCCI's decision,” said the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association.

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BCCI officials stated, "It doesn't look nice that cricket goes on while the country is at war."

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