BCCI delayed IPL 2025. This was amid the growing tensions on the Indo-Pak border. BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia and IPL chairman Arun Dhumal issued the emergency notice. The notice was issued on Friday. Formal notice was given to all franchisees of IPL. The teams already began dispersing.
Abrupt Finish After Dharamsala Match
The crisis escalated on Thursday. Punjab Kings (PBKS) were playing Delhi Capitals (DC) at Dharamsala. The game was shortened in the first innings. The game was delayed due to heavy rain. Floodlights subsequently failed. Officials initially suspected a technical glitch.
Then something did happen. There were air raid alarms near Pathankot, just 100 km short of the stadium. Players were warned of the danger by the security officials. Both sides’ players panicked simultaneously. Foreigners were most vulnerable.
Fans Evacuated for Safety
80% of the stadium was filled with the public. All were evacuated by security officials. They raised anti-Pakistan slogans while evacuating. Meanwhile, the two teams left in buses from Dharamsala. Airports there were already closed. Players were moved in trains from Jalandhar to Delhi.
Security Situation Forces Suspension
The BCCI acted quickly. The authorities feared the situation was spiraling out of control. The authorities decided to delay the league for security reasons. Flights to and from key locations like Dharamsala would be delayed. The team logistics became more complex. The war at the military level had reached a turning point.
Military Escalation After Terror Attack
On April 22, terrorists attacked Pahalgam. 26 civilians were killed in the terrorist attack, who were mainly tourists. India struck back with missile strikes. These were against terror camps in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and Pakistan. Indian army struck at Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed facilities. This was a big escalation.
Players Seek Safety
Foreign players got apprehensive. Their players were said to want to go back home by Australian sources. Some feared for safety. Others had made their minds up to go back home. As security could not be guaranteed, the BCCI did not have much to do.
What Happens Next?
IPL has already played 58 matches. There remain only 12 group matches. These were to be held at Lucknow, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Delhi, Chennai, Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Jaipur. Playoffs were to be held in Hyderabad and Kolkata. Nothing has been finalized on anything new. BCCI is considering it. September appears a probable choice. India has no bilateral series scheduled then. But the Asia Cup is also scheduled around the same time.
Teams Already Breaking Up
Support staff and players are also walking out of team camps. Most of them are catching the earliest flights out of India. Some are heading to home bases. The suspension of the league was a surprise, but clearly necessary.
A Step Taken with Difficulties but Necessity
Safety has been the concern of the BCCI. Government orders are still to come. But the league cannot proceed without full security clearance. The action is the gravity of the situation.
Conclusion
IPL 2025 is now suspended after 58 matches. The season’s fate is in doubt. The BCCI will make another decision once the security situation improves. Cricket will take a backseat for the moment as national security is of top priority. Stay informed with News Trendzs for the latest updates! Catch the latest sports news and IPL 2025 updates and in-depth analysis from around the world.
