IPL to be suspended: Decision made by BCCI amid Pakistan-India crisis
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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has suspended the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season due to the escalating security situation following cross-border hostilities between India and Pakistan.
The decision comes just one day after the IPL match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals was abandoned mid-innings at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala due to security concerns.
That match was halted after floodlights failed and spectators were urgently evacuated, following false reports of missile threats and drone activity in nearby regions.
According to journalist Vikrant Gupta, the BCCI has opted to suspend the tournament as several northern Indian states, including parts of Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir, and Rajasthan, remain on high alert.
IPL To be Suspended #BreakingNews — Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73) May 9, 2025
It remains unclear whether the suspension will last for the remainder of the season or if the league could resume at a later date or be relocated.
The development follows the escalating Indo-Pak crisis, with Pakistan intercepting and shooting down multiple Indian fighter jets.
In related news, HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) was confirmed to move its remaining matches to UAE.
While official confirmation from the BCCI is awaited, further announcements regarding rescheduling, relocation, or possible cancellation are expected in the coming days.
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