The coveted IPL 2025 (Indian Premier League) season confronted a surprising suspension of every week resulting from heightened tensions between India and Pakistan. The choice got here shortly after the match between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Delhi Capitals (DC) in Dharamsala was known as off mid-innings resulting from a sudden blackout and security considerations triggered by air raid alerts in close by areas.
The match on the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Affiliation Stadium on Might 8 was stopped after simply 10.1 overs, with the Punjab staff taking part in at 122/1. What initially appeared to be a technical failure quickly escalated into a bigger safety challenge, leading to instant evacuation orders. PBKS co-owner and actor Preity Zinta was seen urging followers to go away the stadium easily and shortly. Later, she took to social media to thank the board and apologised to followers for being blunt with them at the moment.
“Lastly again residence after a loopy previous couple of days. A heartfelt thanks to Indian Railways & our Railway minister, Mr. Ashwini Vaishnaw, for serving to each IPL groups and all officers & households depart Dharamshala in a secure, swift, & comfy means. An enormous thanks to Jay Shah, Mr Arun Dhumal, BCCI & our CEO, Mr Satish Menon & the Operations staff of Punjab Kings for serving to coordinate the evacuation of our stadium in Dharamshala safely & in an orderly method,” Zinta wrote on her ‘X’ deal with.
“All the things was dealt with so properly. Lastly, to all of the those that have been within the Dharamshala stadium, Thankyou, Thankyou, Thankyou for not panicking & for any stampedes. You guys are absolute rock stars. I’m sorry I used to be a bit curt & mentioned no to footage with everybody, however the want of the hour was the protection of everybody, and it was my obligation & duty to ensure everybody stayed secure. Thanks for making it potential. Love you all. Ting,” she additional added.
Take a look at Punjab Kings’ co-owner Preity Zinta’s viral publish right here:
02:01 PM · Might 11, 2025
Protected evacuation through practice, various venues for the rest of IPL 2025
Following the mid-match suspension, gamers and help employees of each PBKS and DC have been safely taken from Dharamshala to Jalandhar beneath tight safety. With airports briefly shut down as a precaution, the groups boarded a particular Vande Bharat Specific practice to New Delhi. The BCCI suspended the IPL 2025 season on Might 9 for every week in gentle of cross-border tensions, with plans to presumably resume the event as soon as situations stabilise.
Notably, prime cities—Bengaluru, Chennai, and Hyderabad—have been shortlisted as various venues for the remaining 16 matches if the league restarts round mid-Might.
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