The world’s biggest tournament IPL (Indian Premier League) has been suspended for one week. According to the IPL its governor council has taken this decision after consulting it with significant stakeholders. Accordingly franchisers has conveyed about players’ curiosity and emotions, the views of broadcasters, sponsors and the thoughts of the fans. BCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) has complete trust on our armed forces’ strength and readiness. Board has considered it wisdom to work for the mutual benefits of the stakeholders. “BCCI stands with the nation”, according to the second message on X by IPL. We show solidarity with India, its government and nation.
In this message Pakistani armed forces were accused for ‘unjustified aggression’ and praised the Indian forces’ ‘Operation Sindoor’ in the wake of Pahalgam attack. There should be taken a notice that previously, close sources had revealed to the BBC that Friday’s IPL match in the northern state of India (Uttar Pradesh) had been postponed. While the Pakistan Super League matches have already been moved to the United Arab Emirates, the 59th match of the current IPL was scheduled to take place between Royal Challengers Bangalore and the Lucknow Supergiants. The Punjab Kings vs. Delhi Capitals game in Dharamsala on Thursday night was stopped and the stadium was evacuated.
Authorities said it was due to a malfunction in the floodlights. Various reports are also circulating in the Indian media which says that the Indian Cricket Board was considering suspending the IPL completely, but this was not confirmed. The last match of the IPL is on May 25.
