IPL 2025 suspended: when will the first Indian first league go back halfway? | Cricket news
New Delhi: The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 was officially suspended on Friday, May 9, after climbing regional tensions and national security problems between India and Pakistan. The decision occurred shortly after the Delhi (PBKS) Capitals match (PBKS) of Punjab (DC) in Dharamsala was postponed, one day, Pakistan pulled eight missiles to the Indian territories, notably Satwari, Samba, RS Pura and Arnia, all were successfully intercepted from the Air Defense of India.Although no IPL site has been directly threatened, the Governance Council of the BCCI and the IPL acted quickly to prioritize the safety of players and operational security. Go beyond the border with our YouTube channel. Subscribe now!The suspension affects the last section of the season, with 16 games to play, including 12 league games and four playoffs.
The last time the IPL was interrupted halfway, it was in 2021, during the Pandemic Covid-19. The 2021 edition was suspended on Tuesday, May 4, after several violations of bio-bubbles and increasing cases among players and staff. He later resumed in September 2021 in the United Arab Emirates (water).
In 2025, the signs of a break were visible earlier when the PBKS against Mumbai Indian match was moved from Dharamsala to Ahmedabad after the government closed airspace in the northern regions. On May 9, after the official postponement of PBKS VS DC, teams, officials and broadcasters were evacuated via a special train organized by the BCCI.BCCI vice-president, Rajeev Shukla, said: “We organize a train to bring everyone back safe. The match was canceled, and the stadium evacuated. We will decide the future of the tournament according to the situation of tomorrow, but the security of the players is our absolute priority. ”
