With the India-Pakistan war escalating and triggering serious safety concerns, the ongoing IPL 2025 is on the brink of suspension. Explosions near the border, drone and missile attacks, as well as the blackouts, have already forced one IPL 2025 match in Dharamsala to be called off.
After the cancellation of the Punjab Kings versus Delhi Capitals clash in Dharamshala on May 8, pressure mounts on the BCCI as the overseas players are reportedly unwilling to stay in India for the tournament due to security concerns amid the cross-border tensions.
IPL 2025 could shift to the August-September window amid border tensions
This situation could lead to India’s cricket calendar turning upside down to save the rest of the IPL 2025 season.
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As reported by the Times of India, if the ongoing IPL 2025 is officially suspended due to the ongoing India-Pakistan war, the BCCI may shift the tournament to the window set for India’s tour of Bangladesh and the Asia Cup 2025 in August-September.
A Times of India journalist posted, X: “If the IPL suspension becomes official soon, the window of the India tour of Bangladesh and Asia Cup could be used to complete the tournament.”
If the IPL suspension becomes official soon, the window of India tour of Bangladesh and Asia Cup could be used to complete the tournament. @toisports
— Sahil Malhotra (@Sahil_Malhotra1) May 9, 2025
Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals leave Dharamsala safely
Meanwhile, the report also confirmed that the Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals, both teams, have safely left Dharamsala after a tense situation near the border on Thursday. There was panic in both teams, but thanks to the quick action by the BCCI and HPCA, everything was handled smoothly.
Now, all players and staff are safe. The journalist said in another X post, “PBKS and DC have left Dharamsala. The situation was brilliantly handled by the BCCI and the HPCA. There was a lot of panic in both camps, but all’s well as of now.”
PBKS and DC have left Dharamsala. The situation was brilliantly handled by BCCI and HPCA. There was lot of panic in both camps but all’s well as of now. @toisports
— Sahil Malhotra (@Sahil_Malhotra1) May 9, 2025
To be continued….