BCCI Suspends IPL 2025 Amid Rising India-Pakistan Tensions

May 09, 2025 Komal Das

IPL 2025 suspended indefinitely amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan after the April 22 Pahalgam terrorist attack

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A day after the Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals match in Dharamsala was abandoned due to air raid alerts in Jammu and Pathankot, IPL 2025 was suspended

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The match between Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bengaluru was also suspended, with 12 league matches and 4 knockouts remaining

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BCCI announced the suspension on Friday after an emergency meeting, prioritizing safety for players, staff, and fans amid escalating conflict

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A senior BCCI official said, “It does not look nice that cricket goes on while the country is at war,” throwing the tournament into uncertainty

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Concerns grew after the May 8 match was suspended in Dharamsala. Spectators were evacuated due to fears of possible drone or missile strikes

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BCCI is in close consultation with authorities, and the league will remain suspended until further notice

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Cricket Australia, overseeing many international players, stated it’s closely monitoring the situation and staying in touch with its personnel in India

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The escalation began with Pakistan’s drone and missile attacks on 15 Indian cities. In response, India launched counterstrikes near Lahore and intercepted attempted strikes in Jamm

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