‘It does not look nice that cricket goes on…’: BCCI responds to IPL suspension amid rising India-Pakistan Tensions

BCCI responds to IPL 2025 suspension

The IPL 2025 has been suspended for a indefinte period. The decision was taken amid heightened tensions along the India-Pakistan border. Doubts over the continuation of the current IPL season had been growing ever since Thursday’s match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals in Dharamsala was called off midway due to air raid alerts in nearby cities like Jammu and Pathankot.

“It does not look nice that cricket goes on while the country is at war,” a BCCI official told PTI, confirming the suspension of the Indian Premier league, which was suppose to end on May 25 in Kolkata as per the original schedule.

The decision to suspend the IPL was made following the unfortunate incident at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Stadium, where the highly anticipated match between PBKS and DC was called off. Spectators and teams were asked to evacuate the stadium immediately.

Meanwhile, during the night between May 8 and 9, the Indian Army successfully defended against and responded to several Pakistani attacks along the western border and the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir.

“Pakistan Armed Forces launched multiple attacks using drones and other munitions along entire Western Border on the intervening night of 08 and 09 May 2025. Pak troops also resorted to numerous cease fire violations (CFVs) along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir.” the Indian army said

“The drone attacks were effectively repulsed and befitting reply was given to the CFVs. Indian Army remains committed to safeguarding the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Nation. All nefarious designs will be responded with force.” the Indian army said