The 2025 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) was suspended indefinitely on Friday (May 9, 2025) as a result of escalating army confrontation between India and Pakistan.
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According to Chennai Super Kings Managing Director Ok.S. Viswanathan, the league has been suspended, and gamers are returning to their locations.
“It does not look nice that cricket goes on while the country is at war,” a BCCI official advised PTI.
A cloud of uncertainty had loomed over the way forward for the continued version because the cancellation of Thursday’s match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals in Dharamsala halfway following air raid alerts in neighbouring cities of Jammu and Pathankot.
Earlier within the day, the Pakistan Super League was moved to the UAE amid the escalating tensions.
The gamers of Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings are at present on their strategy to the nationwide capital from Dharamsala by highway.
Twelve league matches and 4 knockout video games, together with the ultimate in Kolkata, have been left to be performed on the time of suspension.
(With inputs from PTI)
Published – May 09, 2025 12:44 pm IST
