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Indian Premier League 2025 has been called off amid rising security concerns in the country.
On Thursday, May 8, the IPL match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals had to be called off midway at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala.
PBKS batted first after winning the toss and had scored 122 runs in 10.1 overs when the stadium lights suddenly went off and the players were guided out of the venue.
BCCI vice president Rajeev Shukla confirmed that the board would arrange for a special train to evacuate players, coaching staffs and match officials from Dharamshala as the airport in the hill city remains closed due to security reasons.
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As of now, Both teams had been taken out of Dharamsala carefully. Since the local airport and nearby ones in Kangra and Chandigarh were shut for safety reasons, the teams were sent to Pathankot by road. From there, a special train will take them to Delhi.
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The BCCI has suspended the 2025 IPL for at least a week. The decision comes amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan -- which have caused uncertainty and concern within the cricketing ecosystem.
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According to the BCCI, the call was taken after consultations with franchises, broadcasters, sponsors and government officials.
"The decision was taken by the IPL Governing Council after due consultation with all key stakeholders... while the BCCI 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," the board said in an official release.
As of now, the suspension is for seven days but that could change depending on how the geopolitical situation develops. IPL chairman Arun Dhumal said the board is monitoring the situation and awaiting government direction.
"We are reviewing the situation... Any decision will be taken keeping all logistical considerations and the best interests of stakeholders in mind," Dhumal said.
Stay tuned for more updates as this story develops.
Saino Zachariah is a content producer at The Sporting News, with a focus on cricket, AFL, NRL, and Indian sports.
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