The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the suspension of IPL 2025 for one week due to the escalating security tensions between India and Pakistan. The decision was made to prioritize the safety of players, officials, and fans amid rising regional instability. According to an official BCCI statement, the high-profile tournament will be on hold temporarily, as authorities closely monitor the situation and determine the safest path forward.

With only 12 matches left in the league stage, this pause comes at a critical juncture. The race for playoff spots was heating up, and teams were vying for every point. The sudden suspension raises questions about how this disruption might affect team momentum, player availability, and the overall playoff equation. Fans and franchises alike now face uncertainty as they await updates on when and how the tournament will resume.

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The official handle of the Indian Premier League stated that at this crucial time, the BCCI stands in full support of the nation, expressing solidarity with the Government of India, the Armed Forces, and the citizens. The Board paid tribute to the bravery and dedication of the armed forces, whose continued efforts under Operation Sindoor were acknowledged as both protective and inspiring. It mentioned that the decision to suspend the IPL was made after consulting key stakeholders, including franchises, broadcasters, sponsors, and fans, considering the collective interest and current national sentiment.

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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

We've taken this precautionary call: Devjit Saikia

BCCI Secretary Devjit Saikia stated that Thursday's match had been abandoned as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of players, officials, and spectators. He clarified that there was no direct threat in Dharamshala, but given the recent developments in nearby areas, the decision was taken as a safety measure. He conveyed this in his statement to The Times of India.

"We have abandoned Thursday's match considering the security of the players, officials and spectators. There's no direct threat in Dharamshala but in view of developments in nearby areas, we've taken this precautionary call,” he added in his statement to TOI.