IPL Suspended for One Week Due to Rising India-Pakistan Tensions

The Indian Premier League (IPL) has been suspended for one week amid rising military tensions between India and Pakistan. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) made the decision after assessing the current situation.

BCCI Confirms Temporary Suspension

According to BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla, “We have only suspended the IPL for a week. We will evaluate the situation again before making any further decisions.” BCCI said it will announce new dates and venues after consulting the concerned authorities and stakeholders.

12 League Matches Remaining

So far, 57 matches have been played in this IPL season. Only 12 league matches were left before the final, which was originally scheduled for May 25. However, due to security concerns, BCCI has decided to halt the tournament temporarily.

Punjab vs Delhi Match Cancelled Midway

The 58th match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals in Dharamshala was canceled mid-game. As the match was ongoing, Pakistan launched missile and drone attacks near Jammu, Punjab, and Rajasthan borders. A blackout was imposed in Dharamshala, floodlights were turned off, and the spectators were evacuated from the stadium.

National Anthem Before CSK vs KKR Match

Before the Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders match on Thursday, the national anthem was played in honor of security personnel involved in “Operation Sindoor.”

Points Table After 57 Matches

After 57 matches:

• Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bengaluru were tied at 16 points each, with Gujarat leading on net run rate.
• Punjab Kings were in third place.
• Mumbai Indians were fourth.
• Delhi Capitals were in fifth place.
• Chennai Super Kings, Rajasthan Royals, and Sunrisers Hyderabad had already been eliminated from the playoff race.