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Tensions between India and Pakistan have escalated to a situation where sports events have now been directly affected. | Photo Credit: RV Moorthy/The Hindu
Several matches in the Indian Premier League and Pakistan Super League have been affected as tensions have escalated between India and Pakistan, following Operation Sindoor — a retaliatory move after the Pahalgam terrorist attack.
Punjab Kings confirmed on Friday that all its players and support staff are safe after the franchise’s IPL 2025 match against Delhi Capitals in Dharamsala was called off amidst rising tensions between India and Pakistan.
Though all fans whom Sportstar spoke to were in agreement with the decision to cancel the matches in “national interest”, the tinge of sadness was inescapable.
The 2025 season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) was postponed on Friday amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan.
The Indian Premier League 2025 was suspended on Friday following heightened military tensions between India and Pakistan.
The IPL 2025 has been suspended for a week due to rising India-Pakistan tensions. With no clarity on its resumption, here’s Team India’s schedule for the rest of the year — where, if at all, can the IPL fit in?
June 20: First Test vs England (Leeds)
July 2: Second Test vs England (Birmingham)
July 10: Third Test vs England (Lord’s)
July 23: Fourth Test vs England (Manchester)
July 31: Fifth Test vs England (Oval)
August: Three T20Is vs Bangladesh (Away)
September: Asia Cup
October: Two Tests vs West Indies (Home)
October: Five T20Is vs Australia (Away)
November: Five T20Is vs South Africa (Home)
November: Two Tests vs South Africa (Home)
“We, at JioStar, wholeheartedly support the BCCI’s decision to suspend TATA IPL 2025 and stand firmly committed to prioritising 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 Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided to suspend the remainder of the ongoing TATA IPL 2025 with immediate effect for one week.
Further updates regarding the new schedule and venues of the tournament will be announced in due course after a comprehensive assessment of the situation in consultation with relevant authorities and stakeholders.
The decision was taken by the IPL Governing Council after due consultation with all key stakeholders following the representations from most of the franchisees, who conveyed the concern and sentiments of their players, and also the views of the broadcaster, sponsors and fans ; while the BCCI reposes full faith in the strength and preparedness of our armed forces, the Board considered it prudent to act in the collective interest of all stakeholders.
At this critical juncture, the BCCI stands firmly with the nation. We express our solidarity with the Government of India, the Armed Forces and the people of our country. The Board salutes the bravery, courage, and selfless service of our armed forces, whose heroic efforts under Operation Sindoor continue to protect and inspire the nation, as they lead a resolute response to the recent terrorist attack and the unwarranted aggression by Pakistan’s armed forces.
While cricket remains a national passion, there is nothing greater than the Nation and its sovereignty, integrity, and security of our country. The BCCI remains firmly committed to support all efforts that safeguard India and will always align its decisions in the best interest of the nation.
Devajit Saikia
Honorary Secretary
BCCI
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The IPL 2025 is on hold indefinitely. Here’s Team India’s full schedule—can the tournament be squeezed in before the year ends?
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Friday decided to shift the remaining matches of the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) to the UAE amid of the ongoing tension with India which has left the event’s foreign players anxious.
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Friday decided to shift the remaining matches of the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) to the UAE amid of the ongoing tension with India which has left the event’s foreign players anxious.
“We continue to closely monitor the situation in Pakistan and India, including obtaining regular advice and updates from the Australian Government, the PCB, BCCI and local government authorities, and maintaining communication with our players and support staff currently in the region,” CA said in a statement on Friday morning.
The Pakistan Super League match between Peshawar Zalmi and Karachi Kings, scheduled on May 8 in Rawalpindi.
The contest was scheduled to be played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on May 8.
The announcement comes after the match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals in Dharamsala on Thursday was called off midway due to “a significant technical failure”.
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Stadium in Dharamsala on Thursday was abandoned due to significant technical failure.
IPL 2025: Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals match in Dharamsala called off
The IPL 2025 match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala on Thursday was interrupted after the floodlights went off during the 11th over of the second innings.
The IPL 2025 match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala on Thursday was interrupted after the floodlights went off during the 11th over of the second innings.
India, on Wednesday, hit nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), 15 days after the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22 that left 26 civilians dead. The targeted sites included Bahawalpur, a known Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) stronghold, and Muridke, the base of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), among others.
A day later, the Ministry of Defence said that Pakistan’s military attempted to strike back, aiming at military targets in Northern and Western India — specifically Adampur, Bhatinda, and Chandigarh.
The Indian defence establishment stated that these attempts were foiled and that in retaliation, the Lahore Air Defence system had been neutralised.
Several matches in the Indian Premier League and Pakistan Super League have been affected as tensions have escalated between India and Pakistan, following Operation Sindoor — a retaliatory move after the Pahalgam terrorist attack.
Sportstar follows all the updates of the sports events, especially the IPL, affected by the escalation.
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