KATHMANDU, May 9: In a stunning and somber turn of events, the glitz, glamour and adrenaline rush of IPL 2025 has been brought to a screeching halt. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has suspended the ongoing season, citing rising cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan.
The decision, while not yet officially announced, comes on the heels of mounting security concerns and logistical disruptions, marking one of the most dramatic pauses in the league’s 17-year history, according to Indian media reports.
Gujarat Titans beat Mumbai Indians by 36 runs in Ahmedabad
The tipping point came on Thursday, during what should have been a routine clash between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals in Dharamsala. As tensions escalated along the border, the match was abruptly abandoned mid-innings. With airports in and around the region closed, IPL officials scrambled to evacuate players and staff. A special train was arranged overnight to ferry the two teams safely to Delhi.
At the time of suspension, IPL 2025 had already served up 58 matches of thrilling action, with just 12 group-stage games remaining across iconic venues including Lucknow, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and Mumbai. The playoffs, slated for Hyderabad and Kolkata, now hang in limbo.
While cricket fans across the globe reel from the shock, the move reflects a growing unease in the region. For now, the stadium lights dim, the cheers fall silent and the IPL—India’s biggest sporting spectacle—takes a backseat to a far graver reality.
Will the tournament resume? And if so, when? That remains the billion-rupee question.
