IPL chairman Arun Dhumal on Thursday (May 8, 2025) mentioned authorities directives are being awaited earlier than deciding on whether or not to proceed with the league amid the navy conflict with Pakistan however Friday’s match between Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bengaluru “is on as of now”.
The league’s continuation is in severe doubt after Thursday’s match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals in Dharamsala was known as off halfway following air raid alerts in close by cities of Jammu and Pathankot.
“We are reviewing the situation right now. It is an evolving situation. We haven’t received any directive from the government. Obviously the decision will be taken keeping all the logistics in mind,” Dhumal informed PTI.
Asked about Friday’s game in Lucknow, he mentioned: “Yes it is on as of now but obviously it is an evolving situation and any decision will be taken keeping the best interest of all stakeholders in mind.” Following the abandonment in Dharamsala, gamers and assist workers of each groups will likely be transported to Delhi through a particular prepare from Pathankot, positioned about 85 km from the hill city.
The groups will journey to Pathankot by highway. Dharamsala’s lone airport, together with the ones in neighbouring Kangra and Chandigarh, are at present closed as half of precautionary measures to thwart potential Pakistani assaults.
India’s navy strikes are in retaliation to the April 22 Pahalgam terror assault.
Published – May 09, 2025 07:32 am IST
