IPL suspended indefinitely after match had to be abandoned over security fears
The Indian Premier League [IPL] has been suspended amid the escalating conflict with Pakistan. On Thursday, the match between the Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals was abandoned following a reported loss of power in the area. IPL fans were evacuated from the stadium after the match was abandonedGetty Kings were leading 122-1 after 10.1 overs before both sets of players walked off the field amid floodlight failure. The match was played at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, which is located in the Indian town of Dharamshala. It’s located close to the Pakistani border, with India recently firing missiles at targets in the neighbouring country. The BBC report that India say their actions were in response to a deadly militant attack on Indian tourists in Pahalgam in April. On Friday, it was announced that the IPL has been suspended, with the Board of Control for Cricket in India [BCCI] issuing a statement. “The decision was taken by the IPL Governing Council after due consultation with all key stakeholders following the representations from most of the franchisees, who conveyed the concern and sentiments of their players, and also the views of the broadcaster, sponsors and fans,” it read. “While the BCCI reposes full faith in the strength and preparedness of our armed forces, the Board considered it prudent to act in the collective interest of all stakeholders.” There are 12 matches remaining in the league stage schedule, with the play-offs then expected to have followed at the end of May. However, The Telegraph have reported that the final games could now be played in September. There are ten English players currently at IPL sides and they are said to be arranging returns to the country. Floodlight failure came after a reported power outage in the areaGetty The IPL is now suspendedGetty This includes Jos Buttler, Jacob Bethell, Jofra Archer, Phil Salt, Moeen Ali, Reece Topley, Will Jacks, Liam Livingstone, Jamie Overton and Sam Curran. The IPL decision comes after the Pakistan Super League [PSL] moved their remaining fixtures to the United Arab Emirates. Keir Starmer, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, has called upon India and Pakistan to de-escalate the situation. “Rising tensions between India and Pakistan will be of serious concern for many across Britain,” he said. “We are engaging urgently with both countries as well as other international partners, encouraging dialogue, de-escalation and the protection of civilians.” The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office have advised against all travel within 10km of the India-Pakistan border. “We are continuing to monitor the situation closely,” they say. “British nationals should stay up to date with our travel advice and follow the advice of local authorities.”
The Indian Premier League [IPL] has been suspended amid the escalating conflict with Pakistan.
On Thursday, the match between the Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals was abandoned following a reported loss of power in the area.
Kings were leading 122-1 after 10.1 overs before both sets of players walked off the field amid floodlight failure.
The match was played at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, which is located in the Indian town of Dharamshala.
It’s located close to the Pakistani border, with India recently firing missiles at targets in the neighbouring country.
The BBC report that India say their actions were in response to a deadly militant attack on Indian tourists in Pahalgam in April.
On Friday, it was announced that the IPL has been suspended, with the Board of Control for Cricket in India [BCCI] issuing a statement.
“The decision was taken by the IPL Governing Council after due consultation with all key stakeholders following the representations from most of the franchisees, who conveyed the concern and sentiments of their players, and also the views of the broadcaster, sponsors and fans,” it read.
“While the BCCI reposes full faith in the strength and preparedness of our armed forces, the Board considered it prudent to act in the collective interest of all stakeholders.”
There are 12 matches remaining in the league stage schedule, with the play-offs then expected to have followed at the end of May.
However, The Telegraph have reported that the final games could now be played in September.
There are ten English players currently at IPL sides and they are said to be arranging returns to the country.
This includes Jos Buttler, Jacob Bethell, Jofra Archer, Phil Salt, Moeen Ali, Reece Topley, Will Jacks, Liam Livingstone, Jamie Overton and Sam Curran.
The IPL decision comes after the Pakistan Super League [PSL] moved their remaining fixtures to the United Arab Emirates.
Keir Starmer, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, has called upon India and Pakistan to de-escalate the situation.
“Rising tensions between India and Pakistan will be of serious concern for many across Britain,” he said. “We are engaging urgently with both countries as well as other international partners, encouraging dialogue, de-escalation and the protection of civilians.”
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office have advised against all travel within 10km of the India-Pakistan border.
“We are continuing to monitor the situation closely,” they say. “British nationals should stay up to date with our travel advice and follow the advice of local authorities.”
