In a major development, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially suspended the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 indefinitely in light of the escalating military tensions between India and Pakistan. This decision was confirmed by a BCCI official to news agency PTI on Friday afternoon.
STORY | IPL suspended indefinitely amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan
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The suspension comes after days of uncertainty surrounding the tournament’s future. The crisis deepened on Thursday when the match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals at Dharamsala was called off midway.
Earlier, the BCCI had convened a high-level meeting to assess the situation. All options were on the table, including suspending the league altogether. Sources had indicated that a final decision would be made by Friday — and now it’s official.
The IPL, which had entered its final leg of league games, now faces a pause with no timeline set for resumption. With national security concerns rising following Operation Sindoor, the BCCI emphasized that player safety and national priorities outweigh all other considerations.
Stay tuned for further updates on what this means for the tournament, franchise stakeholders, and international players.
