IPL suspended indefinitely amid escalating India-Pakistan tensions: BCCI

Uncertainty had been growing ever since Thursday’s IPL match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals in Dharamsala was abruptly called off due to air raid alerts in nearby Jammu and Pathankot

by e4m Staff
Published: May 9, 2025 1:07 PM | 2 min read

The Indian Premier League (IPL) was suspended indefinitely on Friday amid rising military tensions between India and Pakistan, PTI reported.

Uncertainty had been growing ever since Thursday’s IPL match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals in Dharamsala was abruptly called off due to air raid alerts in nearby 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 league's suspension. The IPL was originally set to conclude on May 25 in Kolkata.

Supporting BCCI's decision, JioStar, in a statemet said, "We whole heartedly support the BCCI’s decision to suspend TATA IPL 2025 and stand firmly committed to prioritise national interest over all other considerations. At this time, we must stand united with our country, support the government and our armed forces, and extend solidarity & support to the civilians affected. We will work with the BCCI to bring back the tournament at an appropriate time. JioStar will work closely with all stakeholders to ensure the transition is managed in a seamless manner and everyone involved in the tournament broadcast returns home safely."

The decision came after India launched missile strikes on terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. These strikes followed the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, which left 26 dead.

On Thursday, several regions — including Pathankot, Amritsar, Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur, Mohali, and the Union Territory of Chandigarh — experienced blackouts and air raid warnings, with explosion-like sounds reported in Jammu.

Meanwhile, the Pakistan Super League has been relocated to the UAE.