The Delhi Capitals (DC) spinner Vipraj Nigam expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Indian Military and the Authorities of India for making certain the secure evacuation of gamers from Dharamshala, after the IPL 2025 recreation on the HPCA Stadium between DC and Punjab Kings needed to be deserted mid-way as a result of cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan.
The match was initially interrupted as a consequence of floodlight points, and was ultimately called-off as a consequence of a regional blackout in Dharamshala, which is situated roughly 50 miles from the Indo-Pak border. On contemplating the safety points, a number of abroad gamers determined to not return to the Indian land for the resumption of the league as effectively.
The DC all-rounder acknowledged the assist acquired through the difficult time, by stating that many people got here ahead to assist the gamers by means of the disaster.
“Everybody is aware of what the scenario was and why it was. However there have been some Indian Military individuals in our staff. Many individuals got here to assist us to take us residence. The scenario was regular to start with. However after that, they made preparations for us very simply,” Nigam mentioned within the pre-match press convention on Saturday.
“The Indian Authorities and the Indian Military did the whole lot for us. It’s higher to not name it an expertise. However no matter it was, it occurred up to now. However I’m grateful to the Indian Authorities and the Indian Military, that they introduced us residence safely,” Vipraj added.
PBKS have been in a commanding place at 122 for 1 in 10.1 overs when the scenario on the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala escalated quickly as a consequence of cross-border tensions. As a safety precaution, each groups and spectators have been instantly evacuated from the venue.
After the incident, the IPL 2025 season was paused for every week. The gamers and assist employees from each franchises have been safely transported from Dharamsala to Jalandhar railway station through Hoshiarpur. They boarded a specially-arranged Vande Bharat Specific and reached New Delhi underneath tight safety.
The event resumed on Might 17 with revised fixtures, and the ultimate is scheduled to be performed on June 3. Each DC and PBKS stay within the hunt for a play-offs’ spot, with PBKS presently third whereas, the Axar Patel-led facet being fifth on the IPL 2025 Factors Desk.
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