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IPL Suspended for 1 Week amid India-Pakistan Conflict, BCCI Cites National Interest
Moneylife Digital Team 09 May 2025
Economy & Nation
In an unprecedented move, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has suspended for one week the remaining matches of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, citing national interest and escalating military conflict between India and Pakistan. 
 
In a statement issued by BCCI honorary secretary Devajit Saikia, the Board said the IPL governing council arrived at the decision after consulting all key stakeholders, including franchises, broadcasters, sponsors and fans. The suspension, the Board clarified, is temporary and further updates on the revised schedule and venues will be announced after a comprehensive security assessment in coordination with relevant authorities.
 
 
Though the suspension is currently set for one week, there remains uncertainty over when the tournament can resume. BCCI has made it clear that the tournament will proceed only after evaluating the ground realities and with the assurance of player and public safety.
 
The move comes in the wake of rising concerns over player safety after air and drone strikes by Pakistan near match venues, particularly around Dharamshala, led to the abrupt halt of the Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals match on Thursday. Several franchises reportedly conveyed their apprehensions to the BCCI, reflecting the sentiments of their players and team staff, many of whom expressed anxiety amid the deteriorating security situation.
 
In its statement, BCCI asserted that “while cricket remains a national passion, there is nothing greater than the Nation and its sovereignty, integrity, and security.” 
 
Expressing unwavering support for the government of India and the Indian Armed Forces, the Board said it stood united with the nation during this critical time.
 
The future of the league came under serious doubt following Thursday’s match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala which was abandoned after just 10.1 overs of play. The disruption came amid air and drone strikes from Pakistan, resulting in blackouts in Jammu, Pathankot and Udhampur — all close to the match venue.
 
Soon after, BCCI convened a late-night meeting involving senior Board officials and government representatives to assess the security situation and take a decision on the tournament’s continuity. 
 
The move comes just days after India carried out precision strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), in retaliation for a terrorist attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives. In response, Pakistan launched aerial attacks on military installations across northern and western India, most of which were successfully intercepted by Indian air defence systems.
 
The suspension has also been influenced by rising concerns among foreign players, particularly Australians, who were reportedly anxious following the developments in Dharamshala. A special train has been arranged to evacuate players from Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals, along with match officials, commentators and broadcast crews to a safer location.
 
IPL, one of the world’s most lucrative and widely followed cricket tournaments, was originally scheduled to conclude on 25 May 2025 in Kolkata. With its suspension, major logistical and financial implications are expected, including on sponsors, broadcasters and team managements. However, the overwhelming sentiment from the Board is that national interest overrides commercial considerations.
 
As the region remains on high alert, there is no clarity on whether a rescheduled window can be found later in the year. For now, the cricketing spectacle takes a back seat as India confronts a larger crisis at its borders.
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