“IPL Halted: Next Move Hinges On Situation, Says Arun Dhumal”

May 09, 2025 : Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has suspended the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 for one week, with the possibility of further changes based on security assessments.

IPL Chairman Arun Dhumal on Friday, confirmed, “The tournament has been suspended for a week. The next decision will be taken after assessing the situation.”

The suspension came hours after the clash between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Delhi Capitals (DC) at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala was abruptly called off mid-innings. Spectators were notified about the cancellation and calmly evacuated from the venue, while both teams were safely escorted to their hotel under heightened security.

“As you know, the situation escalated yesterday… To ensure no panic in the crowd and the safety of the public, steps were taken and people were evacuated comfortably,” Dhumal said.

A BCCI official revealed that the board made special arrangements for the safe transportation of players and staff. A special Vande Bharat train was deployed to move players from both teams and the broadcast crew from Dharamshala to Delhi, reflecting the seriousness of the situation and the board’s commitment to ensuring everyone’s safety.

The temporary suspension of IPL 2025 adds to a growing list of national and international events impacted by the volatile border situation following India’s Operation Sindoor and Pakistan’s subsequent retaliation through drone and missile attacks.