IPL 2025 Suspended

IPL 2025 Suspended Amid Rising India-Pakistan Tensions

The 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) has been suspended indefinitely due to escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the decision after a series of cross-border incidents, including missile strikes and drone attacks, raised significant security concerns.

The suspension follows the abandonment of a match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals in Dharamsala, where a power outage caused panic among fans fearing an attack. With airspace closures and logistical challenges mounting, several matches had already been relocated, including one moved from Dharamsala to Ahmedabad.

A BCCI official stated, “It does not look nice that cricket goes on while the country is at war.” While the Pakistan Super League has shifted to the UAE, the BCCI has not provided a timeline for IPL’s resumption, citing national security as the top priority.