IPL 2025 suspended due to Pakistan-India tensions

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has suspended the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season due to escalating security situation following cross-border hostilities between Pakistan and India, according to Indian media reports.

The decision comes just one day after the IPL match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals was abandoned mid-innings at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala due to security concerns.

Yesterday's match was halted after floodlights failed and spectators were urgently evacuated, following false reports of missile threats and drone activity in nearby regions.

According to journalist Vikrant Gupta, the BCCI has opted to suspend the tournament as several northern Indian states, including parts of Punjab, IIOJK, and Rajasthan, remain on high alert.

It remains unclear whether the suspension will last for the remainder of the season or if the league could resume at a later date or be relocated.

The Indian Cricket Team's official X (formerly Twitter) page also confirmed the news.

The development follows the escalating Pak-Indo crisis, with Pakistan intercepting and shooting down multiple Indian fighter jets.

In related news, HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) was confirmed to move its remaining matches to UAE.