IPL suspends matches for a week after PSL moves games to United Arab Emirates
The IPL's announcement follows confirmation from the Pakistan Cricket Board that the Pakistan Super League season will be concluded in the United Arab Emirates.
Tensions have escalated sharply following Indian missile strikes that killed at least 26 people in disputed Kashmir last weekend, which Pakistan has vowed to avenge.
TATA IPL 2025 suspended for one week.
More details here 👇👇 | #TATAIPL
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 9, 2025
In a statement, the IPL confirmed that updates regarding a new schedule and venues will be announced in due course following consultations with stakeholders and franchisees.
It added: 'While the BCCI [Board of Control for Cricket in India] reposes full faith in the strength and preparedness of our armed forces, the Board considered it prudent to act in the collective interest of all stakeholders. At this critical juncture, the BCCI stands firmly with the nation.'
Ten English players are currently playing in the IPL, with seven more in Pakistan. All the latter are involved in a WhatsApp group, which has been used to discuss the ongoing situation and share information.
The Professional Cricketers' Association has been offering logistical assistance and support, keeping players informed with up to date security details and government advice. The England and Wales Cricket Board has also been monitoring official channels.
The process of facilitating the departures of overseas players from India has already begun, and the PA news agency understands that a number of English players have already left.
Tom Moffat, the chief executive of the World Cricketers' Association, told the PA news agency: 'It has been concerning to see the situation unfold in India and Pakistan and we hope that the situation de-escalates as soon as possible.
'Cricket is secondary to the health and safety of the people in both countries, including the players competing in the IPL and PSL.
'WCA and our member associations have been in regular contact with impacted players and assisting with advice to help with their individual decisions, supported by our expert security consultants.'
'We are pleased both events have acted on concerns raised.'
The PCB said it had made its decision to attempt to conclude its competition in the UAE as a consequence of India allegedly targeting the match between Quetta Gladiators and Islamabad United in Rawalpindi on Wednesday evening with a surveillance drone.
It follows the postponement of a match on Thursday between Karachi Kings and Peshawar Zalmi that involved three English players – James Vince, Tom Kohler-Cadmore and Luke Wood.
🚨 Remaining fixtures of #HBLPSLX have been shifted to the UAE 🚨
The exact schedule will be shared in due course 🏏
🗒️ More details 👉 https://t.co/ySTCBa3t0z#ApnaXHai pic.twitter.com/z7yjqCmjiB
— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) May 8, 2025
Confirming the switch to Dubai, PCB chair Mohsin Naqvi added: 'The PCB has always stood by the position that politics and sports need to be kept apart.
'However, in view of the extremely irresponsible and dangerous Indian act of targeting the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, which was manifestly done to disrupt the ongoing HBL Pakistan Super League X, the PCB has decided to shift the remaining matches to UAE so that the domestic as well as foreign cricketers, who are our precious guests, can be saved from the possible reckless targeting by India.'
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