The IPL 2025 faces uncertainty amid India-Pakistan tensions. The Punjab Kings-Delhi Capitals match was halted due to air raid alerts in Jammu and Pathankot. IPL Chairman Arun Dhumal said the league’s future is under review.
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The match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals was cancelled midway on Thursday following air raid alerts in Jammu and Pathankot, putting the entire league at risk of being called off.
The Punjab side was 122 for 1 in 10.1 overs when lights went out in the quaint hill town, attributed to floodlight failure at first. The teams and the assembled fans were eventually evacuated from the stadium for their security.
When asked whether the league will continue amid the conflict that started with a terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22 and the subsequent 'Operation Sindoor', IPL chairman Arun Dhumal told PTI that they are currently reviewing the situation.
"We are reviewing the situation right now. It is an evolving situation. We haven't received any directive from the government. Obviously, the decision will be taken keeping all the logistics in mind," he said.
With the cancellation of tonight's match, it is not clear whether the league will proceed any further and Dhumal evaded any clear response. But Dhumal did confirm that Friday's match between Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Lucknow is not threatened as of now.
"Yes, it is on as of now, but obviously it is an evolving situation and any decision will be taken keeping the best interest of all stakeholders in mind," he said.
However, as per PTI, reliable IPL sources have revealed that foreign recruits want to head home at the earliest.
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