Following escalating tensions, Virender Sehwag and Shikhar Dhawan voiced strong support for the Indian Armed Forces after Pakistan launched missiles targeting key areas, all of which were successfully intercepted. Explosions and drone interceptions were reported in Jammu and Kashmir and Rajasthan, leading to blackouts in several regions. These events follow India’s Operation Sindoor, a response to a prior terror attack.
The IPL match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals was abandoned midway due to air raid alerts in Jammu and Pathankot. Punjab Kings were at 122 for 1 when the stadium was evacuated. Anti-Pakistan slogans were heard amidst the panic. Players and staff will be transported to Delhi via a special train.
BCCI is in a huddle after the match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals was called off midway due to the cross-border tensions. The players and spectators were asked to evacuate the venue immediately and now the Indian cricket board has planned a special train to get the players, support staff and broadcast crew to safe zone.
Following Pakistan’s aerial attacks on Jammu and military stations, which India successfully thwarted, Venkatesh Prasad labeled Pakistan a “rogue state.” Virender Sehwag echoed this sentiment, accusing Pakistan of choosing war to protect its terrorist assets after the strike involving drones and missiles triggered alerts across multiple cities.
Amid escalating India-Pakistan tensions, the BCCI is contemplating halting the IPL. The DC vs PBKS match in Dharamsala was disrupted, prompting evacuation plans for players and staff. Overseas players are anxious, awaiting assurances from the BCCI and the government. The IPL Governing Council is meeting to decide the tournament’s future, guided by government directives, while teams adjust travel plans.
Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, the IPL Governing Council is in emergency discussions, following the abandonment of the Punjab Kings versus Delhi Capitals match in Dharamsala. Uncertainty looms over upcoming fixtures, including Delhi Capitals against Gujarat Titans on May 11. Foreign players are expressing concerns, and matches in North India face potential disruptions.
Following cross-border tensions, the BCCI halted the Punjab Kings versus Delhi Capitals match, prioritizing player safety. A special train is being arranged to safely transport players, staff, and the broadcast crew. The BCCI will assess the situation to decide on the tournament’s future, with player safety remaining the top priority.
Tensions between India and Pakistan led to the abrupt cancellation of the IPL 2025 match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals in Dharamsala. Players and staff were evacuated as the BCCI scrambled to respond, with Virender Sehwag expressing strong condemnation. The league now faces rescheduling challenges amid heightened security concerns and logistical hurdles.Following cross-border tensions, the BCCI halted the Punjab Kings versus Delhi Capitals match, prioritizing player safety. A special train is being arranged to safely transport players, staff, and the broadcast crew. The BCCI will assess the situation to decide on the tournament’s future, with player safety remaining the top priority.
