IPL 2025 suspended - What we know so far: Live tracker as Indian Premier League plunged into chaos
Context:
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season was suspended for a week due to escalating cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan, which led to significant security concerns. A match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals was halted and ultimately canceled, prompting an emergency meeting by the IPL governing council. Following the announcement of a ceasefire between the two countries, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) began planning to resume the season, consulting stakeholders and considering venues for the remaining matches. While the BCCI considered holding matches in southern Indian cities, the England and Wales Cricket Board also offered to assist with hosting. The BCCI's decision to suspend the season was in solidarity with the Indian government and armed forces, and efforts are underway to resume the league as quickly as possible.
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The IPL 2025 season was suspended for a week due to rising tensions and security concerns stemming from cross-border activities between India and Pakistan. This decision was made following the cancellation of a match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals, which heightened the sense of urgency for the IPL governing council.
An emergency meeting led to the decision to suspend the tournament, with the BCCI emphasizing its support for the Indian government and armed forces during this critical period. The BCCI acknowledged the concern and sentiments of players, broadcasters, sponsors, and fans.
With a ceasefire announced between the two nations, the BCCI is actively exploring options to resume the IPL season. Consultations with stakeholders, including broadcasters and the government, are underway to determine feasible dates and venues for the remaining matches.
Potential venues for the rescheduled matches include several southern Indian cities, although initial reports included Kolkata, which was later dropped from consideration. The England and Wales Cricket Board has offered to host the matches if needed.
The IPL players and staff affected by the suspension were safely evacuated from Dharamshala to Delhi via a special train arranged by the BCCI, demonstrating swift logistical coordination amid the crisis.
Efforts are being made to restart the IPL season as soon as possible, with reports suggesting a potential resumption in the upcoming week. All franchises, except for Punjab Kings, have been asked to reassemble their squads promptly in preparation for the league's continuation.
The BCCI's actions reflect a delicate balance between prioritizing national security concerns and maintaining the continuity of one of the world's most popular cricket tournaments, underscoring the complexities of managing sports events amid geopolitical tensions.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India suspended the Indian Premier League 2025 season for a week amid rising cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan.
On Thursday, May 8 the IPL match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals had to be halted midway at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala, following rising security concerns. The match was eventually called off.
An emergency IPL governing council meeting was called following the cancellation of the game, and the league, along with BCCI, finally decided to suspend the competition for a week on Friday, May 9.
As uncertainty looms over the future of the 18th season of the IPL amid rising cross-border tension, here are all the live updates regarding IPL 2025.
IPL 2025 suspended: Live tracker and updates as Indian Premier League plunged into chaos
Stay tuned to this space for all the live updates and latest developments in Indian cricket and IPL.May 11: The Times of India reports that Shubman Gill and Gujarat Titans (GT) have begun training at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
May 11: Indian Express reports that BCCI is planning to resume the IPL season as soon as possible and have asked all franchises to reassemble their squads by Tuesday, except for Punjab Kings.
May 10: The Times of India report suggests IPL 2025 could start as early as next Thursday or Friday.
May 10: IPL Chairman Arun Dhumal tells the Indian Express that BCCI will begin consultation with all involved parties including the broadcasters and most importantly, the Indian government.
“Ceasefire has just been announced. We now explore the possibility of resuming and concluding the IPL. We need to work out the venue dates and everything. Most importantly, we will have to consult with the government."
May 10: News24 journalist reports IPL 2025 is set to resume next week, with BCCI likely to hold a phone call and meeting with stakeholders today.
May 10: Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri confirms ceasfire between the two countries.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri: India, Pakistan have agreed to a ceasefire pic.twitter.com/Aec6LHrwkf
— Sidhant Sibal (@sidhant) May 10, 2025 May 10: U.S. President Donald Trump claims on Truth Social that India and Pakistan have reached a full ceasefire agreement, signaling a potential optimism for IPL 2025 to resume sooner rather than later. However, an official confirmation is yet to be made.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 10, 2025 May 10: The Times of India reports BCCI could consider hosting the remaining IPL 2025 matches in Kolkata, Bengaluru, Chennai and Hyderabad, but ESPNCricinfo claims that the board have chosen only the three southern Indian states and dropped Kolkata from their list.
May 10: Sky Sports has reported that the England and Wales Cricket Board is ready to help BCCI with hosting the remainder of the IPL 2025 season. It now remains to be seen if the Indian board will consider taking the tournament out of the country.
May 9: PBKS and DC players were safely evacuated from Dharamshala to the national capital Delhi in a special train arranged by the BCCI.
Thank you, @RailMinIndia, for arranging a special Vande Bharat train on such short notice to ferry the players, support staff, commentators, production crew members, and operations staff to New Delhi.
We deeply appreciate your swift response. 🙌🏽@AshwiniVaishnaw | @JayShah |… pic.twitter.com/tUwzc5nGWD— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 9, 2025 May 9: IPL suspended with immediate effect for a week. The BCCI formally announced the suspension of the 2025 season for a week as the board stood in solidarity with the Indian government and its armed forces during an emergency situation.
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The remainder of ongoing #TATAIPL 2025 suspended with immediate effect for one week.— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 9, 2025
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 ;…
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 9, 2025
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…
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 9, 2025 May 8: The IPL governing council meet for an emergency meeting to decide on the future of the 2025 season.
May 8: Match 58 between PBKS vs DC match was called off in Dharamshala, amid rising security concerns due to cross-border activities between India and Pakistan