IPL 2025 officially suspended by BCCI for a week

The Cricket Control Board in India (BCCI) officially announced that the Indian Premier League (IPL) was suspended. This came after cross -border tensions between India and Pakistan, and now it was in Loggerheads. However, contrary to the previous claims, BCCI temporarily suspended the tournament for just a week, starting from May 9th.

This movement was always coming by BCCI, especially on May 8, the PBKS vs DC game in Dharamsala was abandoned for security reasons after the sudden end.

IPL Suspension – Right Movement

IPL said in a media consultant:

The Cricket Control Board in India (BCCI) decided to immediately put into force the rest of the ongoing TATA IPL 2025 for a week. More updates regarding the new program and spaces of the tournament will be announced in a timely manner after a comprehensive assessment of the situation in consultation with the relevant authorities and stakeholders.

The decision was taken by the IPL Management Council after the necessary consultation with all key stakeholders following the representatives of the players’ concern and feelings, as well as the representatives of the publisher, sponsors and fans of the franchise owners; While BCCI stopped the full belief in the power and preparations of our armed forces, the Board thought that it was cautious to act in the collective interests of all stakeholders.

IPL’s last turmoil, Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians (MI) match began with Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium because of their closure of the airspace. Despite direct threats to IPL spaces, the tense atmosphere led to international players to express anxiety and those looking for assurance from the BCCI and Indian government. Australian players constantly spoke with cricket boards after the sudden ending of the Dharamsala game.

As the situation increased, the IPL was finally suspended. In particular, Gujarat Titans (for conflicts, etc.) and Mumbai Indians began to move to Delhi and Ahmedabad, respectively before it was suspended. Now, it is not confirmed about when and when the IPL 2025 will continue. Since Indo-Pak tensions are currently an ongoing phenomenon, BCCI is likely to receive a call after the government’s orders.

IPL franchisees take proactive steps to ensure the safe refund of players and support personnel who organize at least three teams rented flights. According to Indian Express, there are detailed plans to facilitate a secure separation. If a franchise official wants to participate in players from other teams, BCCI said that they will facilitate these arrangements waiting for guidance.