As on the expected lines, the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025 season) has been suspended due to heightened political tension between India & Pakistan. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and IPL Governing Body decided unanimously in the best interest of players and franchises on Friday, May 09. For the unversed, the tensions between India & Pakistan escalated after the former carried out precision strikes at the latter's terrorist site camps and Pakistan Occupied Kashmir on May 07.
'Operation Sindoor' was an emphatic answer by the Indian government for the cowardly strike by the terrorists at Pahalgam in Kashmir on April 22, which claimed 26 innocent lives. Ever since India's response, Pakistan has retaliated with attacks on various Indian cities. With most foreign players expressing concerns about safety protocols, BCCI decided in the best interest of each of the 10 teams.
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In which season was IPL stopped midday?
For the unversed, IPL was halted midday in the 2021 season due to the Covid-19 pandemic. For the first time in the league's history, the T20 tournament came to a standstill due to the second wave of the Covid outbreak in May 2021, due to multiple bio-bubble breaches and increasing Covid-19 cases among players and staff. IPL 2021 was conducted behind closed doors in September in the UAE.
IPL 2025 suspended for one week
As of now, the IPL 2025 season is suspended 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.
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While cricket remains a national passion, there is nothing greater than the nation and its sovereignty, integrity, and security. The BCCI remains firmly committed to supporting all efforts that safeguard India and will always align its decisions in the best interest of the nation.
BCCI thanks key stakeholder Jiostar
The BCCI thanks its key stakeholder—Jiostar, the league’s official broadcaster—for their understanding and unwavering support. The Board is also grateful to title sponsor TATA and all associate partners and stakeholders for coming forward with their unequivocal support for this decision and for putting national interest above all other considerations. BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia posted.
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