Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi, in a social media post on X, has announced that the Pakistan Super League &nbsp;(PSL) season X will resume on May 17 with the final scheduled to played on May 25. The decision comes a day after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced resumption of IPL 2025 from the same date. The final of PSL X, meanwhile, will be played on May 25.
"HBL PSL X picks up from where it left off," he wrote in the post. "6 teams, 0 fear. Get ready for 8 thrilling matches starting 17th May, leading up to the Grand Final on 25th May. Best of luck to all the teams!" wrote Naqvi on X.
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Both the T20 leagues were stopped because of escalating border tensions between India and Pakistan following India's strike on 9 terror bases in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Pakistan on May 6-7 night.
The strikes came after the dastardly Pahalgam terror attack in India's Jammu and Kashmir on April 22 in which 26 civilians, mostly tourists, lost their lives.
As for the schedule of the remaining PSL, it has not been shared as of now but is expected in the newx couple of days. There are a total of eight matches left in the season including four playoff games.
The PCB chief also didn't share if the matches will be taking place in Pakistan on some other venue. Earlier, the PCB had announced that they are moving the rest of the PSL to the UAE before postponing it altogether.
IPL 2025, on the other hand, will also start on May 17 with the final set to be played on June 3.

Both IPL and PSL were stopped because of escalating border tensions between India and Pakistan following India's strike on 9 terror bases in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Pakistan on May 6-7 night. cricket Pakistan sports

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi, in a social media post on X, has announced that the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season X will resume on May 17 with the final scheduled to played on May 25. The decision comes a day after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced resumption of IPL 2025 from the same date. The final of PSL X, meanwhile, will be played on May 25. "HBL PSL X picks up from where it left off," he wrote in the post. "6 teams, 0 fear. Get ready for 8 thrilling matches starting 17th May, leading up to the Grand Final on 25th May. Best of luck to all the teams!" wrote Naqvi on X. Read More - Virat Kohli Retirement | 'No one has a secured spot,' says Pujara about India's new number 4 in Tests Both the T20 leagues were stopped because of escalating border tensions between India and Pakistan following India's strike on 9 terror bases in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Pakistan on May 6-7 night. The strikes came after the dastardly Pahalgam terror attack in India's Jammu and Kashmir on April 22 in which 26 civilians, mostly tourists, lost their lives. As for the schedule of the remaining PSL, it has not been shared as of now but is expected in the newx couple of days. There are a total of eight matches left in the season including four playoff games. The PCB chief also didn't share if the matches will be taking place in Pakistan on some other venue. Earlier, the PCB had announced that they are moving the rest of the PSL to the UAE before postponing it altogether. IPL 2025, on the other hand, will also start on May 17 with the final set to be played on June 3.

Every masterpiece has a cheap copy: PSL to resume on May 17, same as IPL 2025

Cricket Australia has backed the players' individual decisions as they face tough coming weeks ahead of the World Test Championship (WTC) final against South Africa. In a statement released on Tuesday (May 13), the apex body of Australian Cricket vows to back the individual decisions as players are contract-tied with the Indian Premier League (IPL). In case the players included in the WTC final squad commit to playing in the IPL 2025 and reach the final, they will have only one week to prepare, including travel.
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">CA to support players' decision</h2>
"Cricket Australia will support players in their individual decisions whether to return to India or not," CA said in a statement.
"Team management will work through the preparation implications for the World Test Championship final for those players who choose to play in the remaining IPL matches.
"We are maintaining communication with the Australian Government and BCCI around security arrangements and safety."
The IPL Playoffs are scheduled to start from May 29, with the final taking place on June 3.
On Tuesday, Cricket Australia announced the squad for the WTC final with the likes of Pat Cummins, Travis Head and Mitchell Starc still involved. While Cummins and Head (part of the WTC final squad) won&rsquo;t play in the IPL 2025 Playoffs and final, they will have a decision in hand with only three more games remaining in the league season for SunRisers Hyderabad.
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However, that won&rsquo;t be the case for Josh Hazlewood, Josh Inglis and Mitchell Starc as their IPL sides are destined to play in the Playoffs. These players are also named in the 15-man squad for the WTC final by Cricket Australia.
So if any player from the trio features in the IPL final, they will have only seven days to prepare before the WTC summit clash starts at Lord&rsquo;s Cricket Ground against South Africa.

In case the Australian players included in the WTC final squad commit to playing in the IPL 2025 and reach the final, they will have only one week to prepare. World | Cricket | Sports

Cricket Australia has backed the players' individual decisions as they face tough coming weeks ahead of the World Test Championship (WTC) final against South Africa. In a statement released on Tuesday (May 13), the apex body of Australian Cricket vows to back the individual decisions as players are contract-tied with the Indian Premier League (IPL). In case the players included in the WTC final squad commit to playing in the IPL 2025 and reach the final, they will have only one week to prepare, including travel. CA to support players' decision "Cricket Australia will support players in their individual decisions whether to return to India or not," CA said in a statement. "Team management will work through the preparation implications for the World Test Championship final for those players who choose to play in the remaining IPL matches. "We are maintaining communication with the Australian Government and BCCI around security arrangements and safety." The IPL Playoffs are scheduled to start from May 29, with the final taking place on June 3. On Tuesday, Cricket Australia announced the squad for the WTC final with the likes of Pat Cummins, Travis Head and Mitchell Starc still involved. While Cummins and Head (part of the WTC final squad) won’t play in the IPL 2025 Playoffs and final, they will have a decision in hand with only three more games remaining in the league season for SunRisers Hyderabad. ALSO READ | BCCI releases IPL 2025 revised schedule, tournament to restart on May 17, final in June However, that won’t be the case for Josh Hazlewood, Josh Inglis and Mitchell Starc as their IPL sides are destined to play in the Playoffs. These players are also named in the 15-man squad for the WTC final by Cricket Australia. So if any player from the trio features in the IPL final, they will have only seven days to prepare before the WTC summit clash starts at Lord’s Cricket Ground against South Africa.

'Will support players': Cricket Australia backs individual decisions ahead of rescheduled IPL 2025

The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/bcci" rel="dofollow">BCCI</a> and the IPL Governing Council announced the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ipl-2025" rel="dofollow">IPL 2025</a> revised schedule late Monday evening (May 12). The ten-team tournament restarts on Saturday (May 17) and ends on June 3 (Sunday). The remainder of the tournament, suspended last Friday (May 9) due to escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, will be played across six venues - Bengaluru, Jaipur, Delhi, Lucknow, Mumbai and Ahmedabad, hosting 17 matches in total, including four playoff games.
The IPL 2025 revised schedule would see two doubleheaders to be played on two Sundays, while the BCCI would announce the playoff venues in due course. The playoff dates announced are Qualifier 1 on May 29, the Eliminator on May 30, Qualifier 2 on June 1 and the final on June 3.
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Meanwhile, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will face Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on May 17 in Bengaluru, while the Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals game, halted earlier on May 8 in Dharamsala due to &lsquo;significant technical failure&rsquo;, as also quoted by match officials, would take place on May 24 in Jaipur.
The first Sunday in the revised schedule would see Rajasthan Royals hosting Punjab in the afternoon, while Delhi will face Gujarat Titans that evening.&nbsp;
Next Sunday (May 25) will have Gujarat taking on Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at home in the day game, with SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) facing Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Delhi that evening.&nbsp;
The day games will begin at 3:30 PM, while the evening games start at 7:30 PM.
The last league game, however, is between LSG and RCB in Lucknow on May 27.&nbsp;
Meanwhile, the BCCI&rsquo;s official release read that "extensive consultations with government and security agencies, and with all the key stakeholders," took place before finalising the resumption of the tournament.
<h2>Revised schedule clashes with the international calendar</h2>
Although the BCCI had to suspend the tournament due to unprecedented circumstances, originally scheduled to conclude on May 25, the delay in its resumption coincides with the ODI series between England and West Indies starting May 29 in Birmingham and ending on June 3 at The Oval.
Though the ECB hasn&rsquo;t announced the ODI squad yet, several West Indies players are caught in this logistical challenge, including Romario Shepherd (RCB), Shamar Joseph (LSG) and Sherfane Rutherford (GT), all picked in the ODI squad.&nbsp;
Besides, the revised schedule now closes the gap between the IPL 2025 Final and the start of the World Test Championship (WTC) Final 2025, starting June 11 at the Lord&rsquo;s, hosting Australia and South Africa.&nbsp;
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With that, it remains to be seen if the WTC-Final-bound IPL players return to feature for the remainder of the tournament.&nbsp;
<h3>Check out the complete IPL 2025 revised schedule &ndash;</h3>
<ul>
<li>May 17 7:30 PM &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;RCB vs KKR &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Bengaluru</li>
<li>May 18 3:30 PM &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;RR vs PBKS &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Jaipur</li>
<li>May 18 7:30 PM &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;DC vs GT &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Delhi</li>
<li>May 19 7:30 PM &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;LSG vs SRH &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Lucknow</li>
<li>May 20 7:30 PM &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;CSK vs RR &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Delhi</li>
<li>May 21 7:30 PM &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;MI vs DC &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Mumbai</li>
<li>May 22 7:30 PM &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;GT vs LSG &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Ahmedabad</li>
<li>May 23 7:30 PM &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;RCB vs SRH &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Bengaluru</li>
<li>May 24 7:30 PM &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;PBKS vs DC &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Jaipur</li>
<li>May 25 3:30 PM &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;GT vs CSK &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Ahmedabad</li>
<li>May 25 7:30 PM &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;SRH vs KKR &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Delhi</li>
<li>May 26 7:30 PM &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;PBKS vs MI &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Jaipur</li>
<li>May 27 7:30 PM &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;LSG vs RCB &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Lucknow</li>
<li>May 29 7:30 PM &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Qualifier 1&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; TBC</li>
<li>May 30 7:30 PM &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Eliminator&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; TBC</li>
<li>June 1 &nbsp; 7:30 PM &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Qualifier 2&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;TBC</li>
<li>June 3 &nbsp; 7:30 PM &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Final&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;TBC</li>
</ul>

The BCCI suspended the cash-rich IPL 2025 for one week on Friday (May 9) owing to escalating cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan. Sports, Cricket

The BCCI and the IPL Governing Council announced the IPL 2025 revised schedule late Monday evening (May 12). The ten-team tournament restarts on Saturday (May 17) and ends on June 3 (Sunday). The remainder of the tournament, suspended last Friday (May 9) due to escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, will be played across six venues - Bengaluru, Jaipur, Delhi, Lucknow, Mumbai and Ahmedabad, hosting 17 matches in total, including four playoff games. The IPL 2025 revised schedule would see two doubleheaders to be played on two Sundays, while the BCCI would announce the playoff venues in due course. The playoff dates announced are Qualifier 1 on May 29, the Eliminator on May 30, Qualifier 2 on June 1 and the final on June 3. Also read | Virat Kohli even eclipses Sachin on cultural influence - Ian Chappell’s huge praise for Test giant Meanwhile, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will face Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on May 17 in Bengaluru, while the Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals game, halted earlier on May 8 in Dharamsala due to ‘significant technical failure’, as also quoted by match officials, would take place on May 24 in Jaipur. The first Sunday in the revised schedule would see Rajasthan Royals hosting Punjab in the afternoon, while Delhi will face Gujarat Titans that evening. Next Sunday (May 25) will have Gujarat taking on Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at home in the day game, with SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) facing Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Delhi that evening. The day games will begin at 3:30 PM, while the evening games start at 7:30 PM. The last league game, however, is between LSG and RCB in Lucknow on May 27. Meanwhile, the BCCI’s official release read that "extensive consultations with government and security agencies, and with all the key stakeholders," took place before finalising the resumption of the tournament. Revised schedule clashes with the international calendar Although the BCCI had to suspend the tournament due to unprecedented circumstances, originally scheduled to conclude on May 25, the delay in its resumption coincides with the ODI series between England and West Indies starting May 29 in Birmingham and ending on June 3 at The Oval. Though the ECB hasn’t announced the ODI squad yet, several West Indies players are caught in this logistical challenge, including Romario Shepherd (RCB), Shamar Joseph (LSG) and Sherfane Rutherford (GT), all picked in the ODI squad. Besides, the revised schedule now closes the gap between the IPL 2025 Final and the start of the World Test Championship (WTC) Final 2025, starting June 11 at the Lord’s, hosting Australia and South Africa. Also read | Kohli’s greatness breaches borders as Tennis great Novak Djokovic congratulates him on Test retirement With that, it remains to be seen if the WTC-Final-bound IPL players return to feature for the remainder of the tournament. Check out the complete IPL 2025 revised schedule – May 17 7:30 PM RCB vs KKR Bengaluru May 18 3:30 PM RR vs PBKS Jaipur May 18 7:30 PM DC vs GT Delhi May 19 7:30 PM LSG vs SRH Lucknow May 20 7:30 PM CSK vs RR Delhi May 21 7:30 PM MI vs DC Mumbai May 22 7:30 PM GT vs LSG Ahmedabad May 23 7:30 PM RCB vs SRH Bengaluru May 24 7:30 PM PBKS vs DC Jaipur May 25 3:30 PM GT vs CSK Ahmedabad May 25 7:30 PM SRH vs KKR Delhi May 26 7:30 PM PBKS vs MI Jaipur May 27 7:30 PM LSG vs RCB Lucknow May 29 7:30 PM Qualifier 1 TBC May 30 7:30 PM Eliminator TBC June 1 7:30 PM Qualifier 2 TBC June 3 7:30 PM Final TBC

BCCI releases IPL 2025 revised schedule, tournament to restart on May 17, final in June

The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/bcci" rel="dofollow">Indian Cricket Board</a> has prepared three draft schedules for the resumption of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ipl-2025" rel="dofollow">IPL 2025</a>, suspended last Friday (May 9) over security concerns. Due to escalating cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan, the BCCI put the tournament on hold, suspending all proceedings for one week on precautionary grounds.
Since India and Pakistan have agreed to an understanding, the IPL Governing Council and BCCI are working on resuming the 18th edition by this week. Per the latest report, the BCCI management has three drafts ready to be discussed before going public about the IPL 2025 resumption. A Cricbuzz report reads that the IPL Governing Council will meet on Monday afternoon (May 12) to finalise the roadmap for the league&rsquo;s restart, with the final announcement expected the same evening.
The schedule would see 16 matches, including four playoff games, played out across a selected window starting expectedly Friday (May 16).
<h2>What's up with three drafts?</h2>
Meanwhile, of the three prepared drafts, one would include the traditional home-and-away format across all venues, barring possibly Dharamsala, and the remaining two could see more doubleheaders in a reduced window and venues, all confined to South in Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Chennai. However, per Cricbuzz, none of the three state associations have received a formal word from the BCCI.
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The earlier reports also suggested that the IPL has asked all teams to assemble their squads by Tuesday (May 13), including arranging a return flight for all overseas players who left the country. While almost all foreign players were home upon leaving India last Friday, those who decided to stay put in India, including the ones in Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians camps, are ready to kick proceedings in the remainder of IPL 2025.
That, however, is not the case with everyone as several continue to contemplate honouring their IPL commitments, including WTC-bound Australian players like Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood (out with an injury), Pat Cummins and Travis Head. Although Head and Cummins are part of the team (SRH) that failed to qualify for the playoffs, giving them extra days to prepare for the WTC Final starting June 11 at Lord&rsquo;s, Starc&rsquo;s absence could hurt Delhi Capitals, who stay afloat in the playoff race. &nbsp;
On the other hand, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-ipl-2025-underway-as-shubman-gill-led-gujarat-titans-gt-becomes-first-team-to-train-after-india-pakistan-ceasefire-operation-sindoor-9058334" rel="dofollow">Gujarat Titans (GT) became the first team to resume training following the IPL 2025 suspension</a>, hitting the ground running at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday evening. Though almost all players were available for the training session, the overseas duo of Jos Buttler and seamer Gerald Coetzee were absent as they were back home.&nbsp;

BCCI suspended the cash-rich IPL 2025 last Friday (May 9) on precautionary grounds over escalating cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan. Sports, Cricket

The Indian Cricket Board has prepared three draft schedules for the resumption of IPL 2025, suspended last Friday (May 9) over security concerns. Due to escalating cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan, the BCCI put the tournament on hold, suspending all proceedings for one week on precautionary grounds. Since India and Pakistan have agreed to an understanding, the IPL Governing Council and BCCI are working on resuming the 18th edition by this week. Per the latest report, the BCCI management has three drafts ready to be discussed before going public about the IPL 2025 resumption. A Cricbuzz report reads that the IPL Governing Council will meet on Monday afternoon (May 12) to finalise the roadmap for the league’s restart, with the final announcement expected the same evening. The schedule would see 16 matches, including four playoff games, played out across a selected window starting expectedly Friday (May 16). What's up with three drafts? Meanwhile, of the three prepared drafts, one would include the traditional home-and-away format across all venues, barring possibly Dharamsala, and the remaining two could see more doubleheaders in a reduced window and venues, all confined to South in Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Chennai. However, per Cricbuzz, none of the three state associations have received a formal word from the BCCI. Also read | Save your tears! Virat’s cricketing idol Sachin Tendulkar pens heartfelt note for Kohli on Test retirement The earlier reports also suggested that the IPL has asked all teams to assemble their squads by Tuesday (May 13), including arranging a return flight for all overseas players who left the country. While almost all foreign players were home upon leaving India last Friday, those who decided to stay put in India, including the ones in Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians camps, are ready to kick proceedings in the remainder of IPL 2025. That, however, is not the case with everyone as several continue to contemplate honouring their IPL commitments, including WTC-bound Australian players like Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood (out with an injury), Pat Cummins and Travis Head. Although Head and Cummins are part of the team (SRH) that failed to qualify for the playoffs, giving them extra days to prepare for the WTC Final starting June 11 at Lord’s, Starc’s absence could hurt Delhi Capitals, who stay afloat in the playoff race. On the other hand, Gujarat Titans (GT) became the first team to resume training following the IPL 2025 suspension, hitting the ground running at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday evening. Though almost all players were available for the training session, the overseas duo of Jos Buttler and seamer Gerald Coetzee were absent as they were back home.

BCCI prepares three draft schedules for IPL 2025; all foreign players unlikely to honour commitments - Report

The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ipl-2025" rel="dofollow">Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025</a> is set to start from March 21, instead of earlier proposed date of March 14. The development was confirmed by Board on Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) as reported by news agency PTI.
While BCCI vice-president and former IPL chairman Rajeev Shukla had told mediapersons that the cash-rich league will commence from March 23, a senior Governing Council member clarified that it will start either on March 20 or 21, reported PTI
Shukla made the comments after the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/bcci" rel="dofollow">BCCI</a> Special General Meeting (SGM) on Sunday (Jan 12) during which the new secretary and treasurer were also elected. The Final, which is scheduled for May 25, will be played at Eden Gardens, Kolkata along with the opening match of the tournament.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"></a>

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Devajit Saikia has been named the new BCCI secretary and will replace Jay Shah who became the new ICC chair on December 1. Prabhtej Singh Bhatia will be the new board treasurer.
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<h2>Saikia takes over Shah as BCCI secretary</h2>
Saikia began in administration by serving as general secretary of a cricket club in the northeastern state of Assam under the leadership of CM Himanta Biswa Sarma.
Saikia and Sarma both later served in the Assam state cricket association.&nbsp;
When Sarma was tapped to lead the state, he appointed Saikia his advocate general -- the government's chief legal adviser.
Saikia was a wicketkeeper-batsman with modest returns in first-class cricket where he played four matches for his home state Assam, scoring just 53 runs.
"Devajit Saikia is declared duly elected as the Secretary of BCCI," the BCCI said in a statement. Businessman and state cricket administrator Prabhtej Singh Bhatia has been appointed BCCI treasurer, the board added.
Saikia, 55, succeeds Jay Shah, who left the position to become chairman of the International Cricket Council, the global governing body.
Shah's departure last month to become chairman of the ICC prompted the appointment of Saikia, who was already on the BCCI board as interim secretary.
The IPL 2025 will start days after the conclusion of ICC <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/2025-champions-trophy" rel="dofollow">Champions Trophy 2025</a> which is set to be played from February 19 to March 9 in Pakistan. India, however, will play all its matches, including semi-final and final (if qualified), in Dubai, UAE.

The IPL 2025 start date has been changed to March 23 from earlier March 14, confirmed BCCI vice president Rajiv Shukla after the board's SGM on January 12. Cricket Sports

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is set to start from March 21, instead of earlier proposed date of March 14. The development was confirmed by Board on Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) as reported by news agency PTI. While BCCI vice-president and former IPL chairman Rajeev Shukla had told mediapersons that the cash-rich league will commence from March 23, a senior Governing Council member clarified that it will start either on March 20 or 21, reported PTI Shukla made the comments after the BCCI Special General Meeting (SGM) on Sunday (Jan 12) during which the new secretary and treasurer were also elected. The Final, which is scheduled for May 25, will be played at Eden Gardens, Kolkata along with the opening match of the tournament. Devajit Saikia has been named the new BCCI secretary and will replace Jay Shah who became the new ICC chair on December 1. Prabhtej Singh Bhatia will be the new board treasurer. Also Read: IPL 2025: Final updated and full squads of all 10 franchises Saikia takes over Shah as BCCI secretary Saikia began in administration by serving as general secretary of a cricket club in the northeastern state of Assam under the leadership of CM Himanta Biswa Sarma. Saikia and Sarma both later served in the Assam state cricket association. When Sarma was tapped to lead the state, he appointed Saikia his advocate general -- the government's chief legal adviser. Saikia was a wicketkeeper-batsman with modest returns in first-class cricket where he played four matches for his home state Assam, scoring just 53 runs. "Devajit Saikia is declared duly elected as the Secretary of BCCI," the BCCI said in a statement. Businessman and state cricket administrator Prabhtej Singh Bhatia has been appointed BCCI treasurer, the board added. Saikia, 55, succeeds Jay Shah, who left the position to become chairman of the International Cricket Council, the global governing body. Shah's departure last month to become chairman of the ICC prompted the appointment of Saikia, who was already on the BCCI board as interim secretary. The IPL 2025 will start days after the conclusion of ICC Champions Trophy 2025 which is set to be played from February 19 to March 9 in Pakistan. India, however, will play all its matches, including semi-final and final (if qualified), in Dubai, UAE.

IPL 2025 set to begin on March 21, Final on THIS date

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/shubman-gill" rel="dofollow">Shubman Gill</a>-led Gujarat Titans (GT) became the first team to resume training on Sunday evening (May 11) at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad since India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire. Per the latest report, the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ipl-2025" rel="dofollow">IPL 2025</a> table toppers hit the ground running hours after reports of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-ipl-2025-asks-teams-to-assemble-all-players-by-tuesday-more-double-headers-in-revised-schedule-report-9057633" rel="dofollow">BCCI asking teams to assemble all players by Tuesday</a> made headlines. The GT side returning to the cricket field hinted at the resumption of IPL 2025.
As things stand, GT sits at the top of the points table with 16 points from 11 contested matches thus far, needing just one win in three games to qualify for the playoffs. Per a Times of India (TOI) report, a GT official said, &ldquo;The boys looked sharp, and we are ready to go.&rdquo;
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The official also informed that barring two overseas players, Jos Buttler and Gerald Coetzee, everyone stuck around.&nbsp;
"Our entire squad stuck around. Only Jos and Gerald, but they will come back as required," the official continued.
Meanwhile, the BCCI suspended IPL 2025 on Friday (May 9) over security concerns following cross-border escalation between India and Pakistan.
Almost two weeks after the Pahalgam terror attack, where Pakistan-based terrorists killed 26 innocent lives in broad daylight, all tourists from India and abroad, the Indian Armed Forces launched &lsquo;Operation Sindoor&rsquo;. India&rsquo;s response included launching a series of precise strikes on nine selected targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (Pok), neutralising several terror camps and launchpads in the wee hours on Wednesday (May 7).
Just when it all began, the PBKS-DC game in Dharamsala came to an unexpected halt, and although the official word was that the game stopped due to &lsquo;significant technical failure&rsquo;, the BCCI officials later confirmed the reason behind pausing the match midway, which was on precautionary grounds.
<h2>IPL suspended</h2>
The BCCI then suspended IPL 2025 for a week, urging all players, including the foreign contingent, to disperse before things began to turn ugly. However, it didn&rsquo;t, all thanks to an 'agreed understanding' between both countries.&nbsp;
The Indian board responded quickly to this news, urging all teams to call back their overseas players by Tuesday so that they can resume the remainder of the season by next Friday (May 16).
Meanwhile, the BCCI is working on the revised schedule, which would include more doubleheaders, and the final is pushed further to May 30 or June 1. The Indian Cricket Board is also set to zero in on three venues for staging the pending season, including Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Chennai.&nbsp;

The Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) suspended IPL 2025 on Friday (May 9) over security concerns following cross-border escalation between India and Pakistan. Sports, Cricket

Shubman Gill-led Gujarat Titans (GT) became the first team to resume training on Sunday evening (May 11) at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad since India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire. Per the latest report, the IPL 2025 table toppers hit the ground running hours after reports of BCCI asking teams to assemble all players by Tuesday made headlines. The GT side returning to the cricket field hinted at the resumption of IPL 2025. As things stand, GT sits at the top of the points table with 16 points from 11 contested matches thus far, needing just one win in three games to qualify for the playoffs. Per a Times of India (TOI) report, a GT official said, “The boys looked sharp, and we are ready to go.” Also read | Overseas players could miss remainder of IPL 2025 amid tournament resumption talks – Report The official also informed that barring two overseas players, Jos Buttler and Gerald Coetzee, everyone stuck around. "Our entire squad stuck around. Only Jos and Gerald, but they will come back as required," the official continued. Meanwhile, the BCCI suspended IPL 2025 on Friday (May 9) over security concerns following cross-border escalation between India and Pakistan. Almost two weeks after the Pahalgam terror attack, where Pakistan-based terrorists killed 26 innocent lives in broad daylight, all tourists from India and abroad, the Indian Armed Forces launched ‘Operation Sindoor’. India’s response included launching a series of precise strikes on nine selected targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (Pok), neutralising several terror camps and launchpads in the wee hours on Wednesday (May 7). Just when it all began, the PBKS-DC game in Dharamsala came to an unexpected halt, and although the official word was that the game stopped due to ‘significant technical failure’, the BCCI officials later confirmed the reason behind pausing the match midway, which was on precautionary grounds. IPL suspended The BCCI then suspended IPL 2025 for a week, urging all players, including the foreign contingent, to disperse before things began to turn ugly. However, it didn’t, all thanks to an 'agreed understanding' between both countries. The Indian board responded quickly to this news, urging all teams to call back their overseas players by Tuesday so that they can resume the remainder of the season by next Friday (May 16). Meanwhile, the BCCI is working on the revised schedule, which would include more doubleheaders, and the final is pushed further to May 30 or June 1. The Indian Cricket Board is also set to zero in on three venues for staging the pending season, including Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Chennai.

IPL 2025 underway as Gill-led GT becomes first team to train after India-Pakistan ceasefire

Despite talks of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/bcci" rel="dofollow">BCCI</a> resuming <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ipl-2025" rel="dofollow">IPL 2025</a> following suspending it for security concerns, the reports of several overseas players and coaching staff, mainly Australians and South Africans - the two teams involved in the World Test Championship (WTC) Final 2025, are contemplating returning for the remainder of the tournament.
Though most foreign players returned home shortly after the Indian Cricket Board halted proceedings, barring Punjab Kings&rsquo; players, all are unlikely to return despite the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-pak-ceasefire-bcci-likely-to-resume-ipl-2025-from-next-week-report-cricket-operation-sindoor-overseas-players-9055897" rel="dofollow">BCCI planning to resume it from next week onwards</a>.
BCCI suspended IPL 2025 for a week on Friday (May 9) due to escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, ordering everyone, including the foreign contingent, to disperse before the situation turns ugly. However, to everyone&rsquo;s delight, both countries agreed to an understanding to stop military operations the next day (May 10), giving hope for its resumption.&nbsp;
Although most overseas players returned home or were already on their way back before the ceasefire statement came out, the BCCI made it tougher for all teams by <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-ipl-2025-asks-teams-to-assemble-all-players-by-tuesday-more-double-headers-in-revised-schedule-report-9057633" rel="dofollow">asking them to arrange for their return before next Tuesday (May 13)</a> so they could resume IPL 2025 by Friday (May 16).
With several changes on the cards, including staging more doubleheaders to compensate for the days lost and pushing back the final&rsquo;s date (from May 25 to May 30), the WTC Final-bound Aussies and South African players are caught in the logistical challenge, given both teams will fight out for the coveted trophy starting June 11 at Lord&rsquo;s.
<h2>Hazlewood doubtful for RCB</h2>
Australia seamer Josh Hazlewood is the third-highest wicket-taker with 18 scalps from ten contested games in IPL 2025 but remains doubtful for the remainder of the season due to a shoulder niggle.&nbsp;
The right-arm quick missed RCB&rsquo;s last home game against CSK on May 3 and was a doubtful starter for their next away tie against LSG on May 9 before the tournament was suspended; he, however, was to miss the remainder of IPL 2025 had it continued.
As per ESPNcricinfo, Cricket Australia (CA) remains unbothered by Hazlewood&rsquo;s latest injury, as they would pick him in the Test squad for the WTC Final 2025.
Besides him, the three WTC Final-bound players, SRH captain Pat Cummins and opener Travis Head and Delhi Capitals&rsquo; seamer Mitchell Starc, also have decisions to make, considering the tight window between the IPL 2025 final and the start of the WTC Final.&nbsp;
On the other hand, the participation of the South African players for the remainder of IPL 2025 shall be decided at the Cricket South Africa (CSA) board meeting on Sunday. As of now, the board has already issued NOCs to the players till May 25, with the board stating that the safety and security of players is non-negotiable.&nbsp;

Though most foreign players returned home shortly after the BCCI halted proceedings, all are unlikely to return despite the BCCI planning to resume it from next week onwards. Sports, Cricket

Despite talks of BCCI resuming IPL 2025 following suspending it for security concerns, the reports of several overseas players and coaching staff, mainly Australians and South Africans - the two teams involved in the World Test Championship (WTC) Final 2025, are contemplating returning for the remainder of the tournament. Though most foreign players returned home shortly after the Indian Cricket Board halted proceedings, barring Punjab Kings’ players, all are unlikely to return despite the BCCI planning to resume it from next week onwards. BCCI suspended IPL 2025 for a week on Friday (May 9) due to escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, ordering everyone, including the foreign contingent, to disperse before the situation turns ugly. However, to everyone’s delight, both countries agreed to an understanding to stop military operations the next day (May 10), giving hope for its resumption. Although most overseas players returned home or were already on their way back before the ceasefire statement came out, the BCCI made it tougher for all teams by asking them to arrange for their return before next Tuesday (May 13) so they could resume IPL 2025 by Friday (May 16). With several changes on the cards, including staging more doubleheaders to compensate for the days lost and pushing back the final’s date (from May 25 to May 30), the WTC Final-bound Aussies and South African players are caught in the logistical challenge, given both teams will fight out for the coveted trophy starting June 11 at Lord’s. Hazlewood doubtful for RCB Australia seamer Josh Hazlewood is the third-highest wicket-taker with 18 scalps from ten contested games in IPL 2025 but remains doubtful for the remainder of the season due to a shoulder niggle. The right-arm quick missed RCB’s last home game against CSK on May 3 and was a doubtful starter for their next away tie against LSG on May 9 before the tournament was suspended; he, however, was to miss the remainder of IPL 2025 had it continued. As per ESPNcricinfo, Cricket Australia (CA) remains unbothered by Hazlewood’s latest injury, as they would pick him in the Test squad for the WTC Final 2025. Besides him, the three WTC Final-bound players, SRH captain Pat Cummins and opener Travis Head and Delhi Capitals’ seamer Mitchell Starc, also have decisions to make, considering the tight window between the IPL 2025 final and the start of the WTC Final. On the other hand, the participation of the South African players for the remainder of IPL 2025 shall be decided at the Cricket South Africa (CSA) board meeting on Sunday. As of now, the board has already issued NOCs to the players till May 25, with the board stating that the safety and security of players is non-negotiable.

Overseas players could miss remainder of IPL 2025 amid tournament resumption talks – Report

The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-pak-ceasefire-bcci-likely-to-resume-ipl-2025-from-next-week-report-cricket-operation-sindoor-overseas-players-9055897" rel="dofollow">BCCI is in talks to resume IPL 2025 as early as next week</a>, having already asked all teams to assemble their players by Tuesday (May 13). According to the latest reports, they plan to include more doubleheaders in their revised schedule, which might see the tournament conclude on May 30, five days later than the original final date.
The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/bcci" rel="dofollow">Indian Cricket Board</a> is also contemplating staging the remaining 14 matches - all in the South, including Chennai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad, from May 16 (Friday) onwards. The BCCI might release the revised <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ipl-2025" rel="dofollow">IPL 2025</a> schedule by Sunday night despite a few teams raising issues about the availability of their overseas players flown back home.
Meanwhile, the BCCI suspended IPL 2025 due to security concerns caused by the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. After four days of intense cross-border firing and drone and missile attacks from Pakistan and India&rsquo;s retaliation to it, the ten-team tournament is on track to resume sooner.&nbsp;
&ldquo;As the IPL was suspended for a week, there is a possibility of the IPL final now being played on May 30 instead of May 25, with limited venues. The schedule will be sent to all IPL teams by tonight,&rdquo; a BCCI source close to the information said, as quoted by the Indian Express.
<h2>IPL to start from May 16</h2>
Barring <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/punjab-kings" rel="dofollow">Punjab Kings</a>, the BCCI asked the remaining nine teams to assemble with their full squads at their respective venues by Tuesday so that the BCCI can resume the tournament by Friday.&nbsp;
After the PBKS-DC game in Dharamsala last Thursday was halted due to &lsquo;significant technical failure&rsquo;, as officially quoted by the IPL, the BCCI asked all teams to disperse as soon as possible the next day, including the foreign contingent. Now that every overseas player is back home safely, the BCCI has asked their respective teams to arrange for their return at the earliest.&nbsp;
Considering the Indian Cricket Board needs at least two weeks to stage the remaining matches, including four playoff games, which require a six-day window, they could stage more doubleheaders in their revised schedule.
&ldquo;All franchises have been told to inform its team to report to their respective destination by Tuesday,&rdquo; an unnamed BCCI source confirmed.&nbsp;
Meanwhile, there were reports of BCCI hosting the PBKS-DC game from the start and not resuming from where it had halted. During that game, Punjab won the toss and elected to bat first, with their openers adding 122 for the first wicket in ten overs.&nbsp;

The Indian Cricket Board is also contemplating staging the remaining 13 matches - all in the South, including Chennai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad. Sports, Cricket

The BCCI is in talks to resume IPL 2025 as early as next week, having already asked all teams to assemble their players by Tuesday (May 13). According to the latest reports, they plan to include more doubleheaders in their revised schedule, which might see the tournament conclude on May 30, five days later than the original final date. The Indian Cricket Board is also contemplating staging the remaining 14 matches - all in the South, including Chennai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad, from May 16 (Friday) onwards. The BCCI might release the revised IPL 2025 schedule by Sunday night despite a few teams raising issues about the availability of their overseas players flown back home. Meanwhile, the BCCI suspended IPL 2025 due to security concerns caused by the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. After four days of intense cross-border firing and drone and missile attacks from Pakistan and India’s retaliation to it, the ten-team tournament is on track to resume sooner. “As the IPL was suspended for a week, there is a possibility of the IPL final now being played on May 30 instead of May 25, with limited venues. The schedule will be sent to all IPL teams by tonight,” a BCCI source close to the information said, as quoted by the Indian Express. IPL to start from May 16 Barring Punjab Kings, the BCCI asked the remaining nine teams to assemble with their full squads at their respective venues by Tuesday so that the BCCI can resume the tournament by Friday. After the PBKS-DC game in Dharamsala last Thursday was halted due to ‘significant technical failure’, as officially quoted by the IPL, the BCCI asked all teams to disperse as soon as possible the next day, including the foreign contingent. Now that every overseas player is back home safely, the BCCI has asked their respective teams to arrange for their return at the earliest. Considering the Indian Cricket Board needs at least two weeks to stage the remaining matches, including four playoff games, which require a six-day window, they could stage more doubleheaders in their revised schedule. “All franchises have been told to inform its team to report to their respective destination by Tuesday,” an unnamed BCCI source confirmed. Meanwhile, there were reports of BCCI hosting the PBKS-DC game from the start and not resuming from where it had halted. During that game, Punjab won the toss and elected to bat first, with their openers adding 122 for the first wicket in ten overs.

IPL asks teams to assemble all players by Tuesday; more doubleheaders in revised schedule – Report

Hours after India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire, the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/bcci" rel="dofollow">BCCI</a> decided to fast-track <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ipl-2025" rel="dofollow">IPL 2025</a> resumption as early as next week. Per the latest reports, the Indian Cricket Board is pushing for next Thursday or Friday's start to the remainder of the 18th edition of the cash-rich league.
The Indian Cricket Board suspended the ongoing edition due to security concerns on Friday (May 9), prevailing on the back of escalating tensions between India and Pakistan.
A Times of India (TOI) report read that the BCCI officials are working on finalising the dates and venues of the remaining 25 matches, with the board keen on continuing to play pan-India, barring Dharamsala, where the PBKS-DC game came to an unexpected halt over floodlight failures. That was the last game before the BCCI suspended the tournament for a week.
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While the Indian players, who left their respective teams following quick dispersal orders, will rejoin them, the overseas players, most of whom have returned or are on their way back, would be asked to join their franchises at the earliest.&nbsp;
It is learnt that the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/foreign-players-to-head-home-as-panic-grips-ipl-2025-amid-ongoing-india-pakistan-tensions-9052446" rel="dofollow">foreign contingent of each of the ten participating teams panicked</a> after cross-border tensions between both countries rose. Although the organisers and the board made massive efforts to ensure everyone reached home safely, including the overseas players, all will now return to the drawing board, working on bringing them back to complete the remainder of IPL 2025.
&ldquo;Yes, the overseas players were panicking, but it was more because of the airport shutdown, and all. They patiently listened to the franchises and had full confidence, but it was the fear of international airports getting shut, which triggered a lot of panic," a source close to the information revealed in a chat with TOI.&nbsp;
However, some reports even suggested that the PBKS-DC game would start again and not resume from where it had halted.
<h2>India-Pak ceasefire</h2>
Four days since India carried out &lsquo;Operation Sindoor&rsquo; in response to a horrific Pahalgam terror attack by Pakistan-based terrorists in India&rsquo;s Kashmir late last month, killing 26 innocent lives, all tourists from India and abroad, the two countries decided to pause attacks across all fronts, land, sea and air.&nbsp;
The decision came on Saturday evening when US President Donald Trump took to his social media handle to inform everyone of India and Pakistan making peace by agreeing to a ceasefire. The Ministry of External Affairs of India also confirmed it.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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The Indian Cricket Board suspended the ongoing edition due to security concerns on Friday (May 9), prevailing on the back of escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. India news, Sports, Cricket

Hours after India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire, the BCCI decided to fast-track IPL 2025 resumption as early as next week. Per the latest reports, the Indian Cricket Board is pushing for next Thursday or Friday's start to the remainder of the 18th edition of the cash-rich league. The Indian Cricket Board suspended the ongoing edition due to security concerns on Friday (May 9), prevailing on the back of escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. A Times of India (TOI) report read that the BCCI officials are working on finalising the dates and venues of the remaining 25 matches, with the board keen on continuing to play pan-India, barring Dharamsala, where the PBKS-DC game came to an unexpected halt over floodlight failures. That was the last game before the BCCI suspended the tournament for a week. Also read | Ten UAE batters retired out in STRANGE record in Women's T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier While the Indian players, who left their respective teams following quick dispersal orders, will rejoin them, the overseas players, most of whom have returned or are on their way back, would be asked to join their franchises at the earliest. It is learnt that the foreign contingent of each of the ten participating teams panicked after cross-border tensions between both countries rose. Although the organisers and the board made massive efforts to ensure everyone reached home safely, including the overseas players, all will now return to the drawing board, working on bringing them back to complete the remainder of IPL 2025. “Yes, the overseas players were panicking, but it was more because of the airport shutdown, and all. They patiently listened to the franchises and had full confidence, but it was the fear of international airports getting shut, which triggered a lot of panic," a source close to the information revealed in a chat with TOI. However, some reports even suggested that the PBKS-DC game would start again and not resume from where it had halted. India-Pak ceasefire Four days since India carried out ‘Operation Sindoor’ in response to a horrific Pahalgam terror attack by Pakistan-based terrorists in India’s Kashmir late last month, killing 26 innocent lives, all tourists from India and abroad, the two countries decided to pause attacks across all fronts, land, sea and air. The decision came on Saturday evening when US President Donald Trump took to his social media handle to inform everyone of India and Pakistan making peace by agreeing to a ceasefire. The Ministry of External Affairs of India also confirmed it.

India-Pak ceasefire: BCCI likely to resume IPL 2025 from next week - Report

The BCCI, IPL and the Indian Railways pulled off a brave feat of safely bringing all Punjab Kings-Delhi Capitals <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ipl-2025" rel="dofollow">IPL 2025</a>-bound players and staff members, including the crew, back to Delhi from Dharamsala on Friday (May 9). A day after their game at the HPCA stadium came to an unexpected halt for security concerns, causing panic within the camp, the tournament organisers ensured everyone remained safe and was home.
The latest reports also suggest that all players, Indian and overseas, will head home at the earliest amid prevailing cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan.
On Thursday, the start of the PBKS-DC game was delayed by rain and then a wet outfield. Punjab won the toss and elected to bat first, with their openers making light work of Delhi's bowlers. The Indian batting pair of Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh added 122 runs for the first wicket; however, Arya&rsquo;s dismissal on the first ball of the 11th over broke the stand, and with any hopes of the game getting underway.
Though floodlight failure was one of the early reasons behind pausing the game, the IPL chairman asking the fans to vacate the venue ensured the real reason behind it.
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Rajeev Shukla, the BCCI vice-president, ensured that the Indian Board and IPL would arrange a special train to ferry the two squads and everyone else involved safely home. Taking to their official X handle, IPL posted,&nbsp;
&ldquo;Thank you, @RailMinIndia, for arranging a special Vande Bharat train on such short notice to ferry the players, support staff, commentators, production crew members, and operations staff to New Delhi.
We deeply appreciate your swift response. 🙌🏽&rdquo;
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Thank you, <a href="https://twitter.com/RailMinIndia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RailMinIndia</a>, for arranging a special Vande Bharat train on such short notice to ferry the players, support staff, commentators, production crew members, and operations staff to New Delhi. We deeply appreciate your swift response. 🙌🏽<a href="https://twitter.com/AshwiniVaishnaw?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AshwiniVaishnaw</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/JayShah?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JayShah</a> |&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/tUwzc5nGWD">pic.twitter.com/tUwzc5nGWD</a>
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<h2>BCCI suspends IPL 2025</h2>
Meanwhile, in the major development surrounding IPL 2025, the BCCI has suspended the ten-tournament with immediate effect for a week, adding they will monitor the situation before going public about its future. Although there is no aim to rush into resuming it unless the cross-border tensions de-escalate, several reports have suggested that the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indo-pak-war-cricket-no-asia-cup-2025-this-year-as-bcci-could-use-that-window-to-stage-remainder-of-ipl-2025-report-9051654" rel="dofollow">BCCI is looking at the September window to resume it</a>.&nbsp;
For that to happen, they are willing to scrap India&rsquo;s tour of Bangladesh and the Asia Cup 2025, the schedule of which has yet to be announced, if the need arises.&nbsp;

Though floodlight failure was one of the early reasons behind pausing the game, the IPL chairman asking the fans to vacate the venue ensured the real reason behind it. India news, Sports, Cricket

The BCCI, IPL and the Indian Railways pulled off a brave feat of safely bringing all Punjab Kings-Delhi Capitals IPL 2025-bound players and staff members, including the crew, back to Delhi from Dharamsala on Friday (May 9). A day after their game at the HPCA stadium came to an unexpected halt for security concerns, causing panic within the camp, the tournament organisers ensured everyone remained safe and was home. The latest reports also suggest that all players, Indian and overseas, will head home at the earliest amid prevailing cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan. On Thursday, the start of the PBKS-DC game was delayed by rain and then a wet outfield. Punjab won the toss and elected to bat first, with their openers making light work of Delhi's bowlers. The Indian batting pair of Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh added 122 runs for the first wicket; however, Arya’s dismissal on the first ball of the 11th over broke the stand, and with any hopes of the game getting underway. Though floodlight failure was one of the early reasons behind pausing the game, the IPL chairman asking the fans to vacate the venue ensured the real reason behind it. Also read | Foreign players to head home as panic grips IPL 2025 amid ongoing India-Pakistan tensions Rajeev Shukla, the BCCI vice-president, ensured that the Indian Board and IPL would arrange a special train to ferry the two squads and everyone else involved safely home. Taking to their official X handle, IPL posted, “Thank you, @RailMinIndia, for arranging a special Vande Bharat train on such short notice to ferry the players, support staff, commentators, production crew members, and operations staff to New Delhi. We deeply appreciate your swift response. 🙌🏽” Also read | Indo-Pak war: 'We will blast...,' Delhi cricket stadium receives bomb threat amid IPL 2025 suspension - Report Watch Video – Thank you, @RailMinIndia, for arranging a special Vande Bharat train on such short notice to ferry the players, support staff, commentators, production crew members, and operations staff to New Delhi. We deeply appreciate your swift response. 🙌🏽@AshwiniVaishnaw | @JayShah |… pic.twitter.com/tUwzc5nGWD — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 9, 2025 BCCI suspends IPL 2025 Meanwhile, in the major development surrounding IPL 2025, the BCCI has suspended the ten-tournament with immediate effect for a week, adding they will monitor the situation before going public about its future. Although there is no aim to rush into resuming it unless the cross-border tensions de-escalate, several reports have suggested that the BCCI is looking at the September window to resume it. For that to happen, they are willing to scrap India’s tour of Bangladesh and the Asia Cup 2025, the schedule of which has yet to be announced, if the need arises.

IPL 2025 - All PBKS-DC-bound players reach Delhi safely from Dharamsala, BCCI thanks Indian Railways

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has forcefully postponed the ongoing PSL 2025 after failing to crack a deal with the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) over hosting the remainder of their matches in their country, per the latest report. This development came hours after its counterpart, the BCCI, suspended IPL 2025 amid escalating cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan.
The 10th edition of the PSL was moved out of Pakistan following prevailing tensions between the arch-rivals. The remaining eight matches, scheduled in Rawalpindi, Multan and Lahore, were later said to be relocated to the UAE; however, strong speculations over a failed deal between both clubs, as carried out by Cricbuzz, forced the PCB to put the tournament on hold.
Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indo-pak-war-operation-sindoor-we-will-blast-delhis-cricket-stadium-ddca-receives-bomb-threat-amid-ipl-2025-suspension-arun-jaitley-report-9051958" rel="dofollow">Indo-Pak war: 'We will blast...,' Delhi cricket stadium receives bomb threat amid IPL 2025 suspension - Report</a>
"The decision to postpone has been taken pursuant to advice received from the Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif," a PCB statement read, as quoted by the outlet.
Unlike PSL, now postponed to a further date, undisclosed yet, the BCCI suspended IPL 2025 for a week owing to a war-like situation between both countries.
Meanwhile, almost two weeks after Pakistan-based terrorists killed 26 innocent lives in broad daylight in India&rsquo;s Kashmir, the Indian Armed Forces carried out &lsquo;Operation Sindoor&rsquo;, launching a series of precise strikes on nine selected targets in Pakistan and Pakised Occupied Kashmir (PoK), neutralising several terror camps and launchpads on wee hours on Wednesday (May 7).
In response, Pakistan launched a cowardly attack aimed at several Indian cities late on Thursday (May 8), launching a barrage of drones and missiles, all neutralised by the Indian Air Defence System.
<h2>Players&rsquo; safety is paramount</h2>
After the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/operation-sindoor-ipl-2025-pbks-dc-game-called-off-midway-due-to-significant-technical-failure-india-pakistan-war-9049396" rel="dofollow">PBKS vs DC match in Dharamsala was halted on Thursday due to security concerns</a>, and also considering how the fans evacuated the HPCA stadium soon after, panic gripped the two IPL teams, who returned to Delhi via a special train arranged by the Indian Cricket Board.
<h3>Watch Video &ndash;</h3>
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Thank you, <a href="https://twitter.com/RailMinIndia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RailMinIndia</a>, for arranging a special Vande Bharat train on such short notice to ferry the players, support staff, commentators, production crew members, and operations staff to New Delhi. We deeply appreciate your swift response. 🙌🏽<a href="https://twitter.com/AshwiniVaishnaw?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AshwiniVaishnaw</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/JayShah?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JayShah</a> |&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/tUwzc5nGWD">pic.twitter.com/tUwzc5nGWD</a>
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However, the safety of all players and staff members, including everyone involved in the backend of staging this tournament, remained paramount for the BCCI, which decided to stay put with all proceedings.&nbsp;
Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/foreign-players-to-head-home-as-panic-grips-ipl-2025-amid-ongoing-india-pakistan-tensions-9052446" rel="dofollow">Foreign players to head home as panic grips IPL 2025 amid ongoing India-Pakistan tensions</a>
Although the board officials said they will monitor the situation before announcing the remainder of the IPL 2025 schedule, several reports stated that the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indo-pak-war-cricket-no-asia-cup-2025-this-year-as-bcci-could-use-that-window-to-stage-remainder-of-ipl-2025-report-9051654" rel="dofollow">BCCI is planning to host the pending 25 games during the September window</a> by scrapping India&rsquo;s tour of Bangladesh and the Asia Cup 2025, if the need arises.&nbsp;

Unlike PSL, now postponed to a further date, undisclosed yet, the BCCI suspended IPL 2025 for a week owing to a war-like situation between both countries. Sports Cricket

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has forcefully postponed the ongoing PSL 2025 after failing to crack a deal with the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) over hosting the remainder of their matches in their country, per the latest report. This development came hours after its counterpart, the BCCI, suspended IPL 2025 amid escalating cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan. The 10th edition of the PSL was moved out of Pakistan following prevailing tensions between the arch-rivals. The remaining eight matches, scheduled in Rawalpindi, Multan and Lahore, were later said to be relocated to the UAE; however, strong speculations over a failed deal between both clubs, as carried out by Cricbuzz, forced the PCB to put the tournament on hold. Also read | Indo-Pak war: 'We will blast...,' Delhi cricket stadium receives bomb threat amid IPL 2025 suspension - Report "The decision to postpone has been taken pursuant to advice received from the Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif," a PCB statement read, as quoted by the outlet. Unlike PSL, now postponed to a further date, undisclosed yet, the BCCI suspended IPL 2025 for a week owing to a war-like situation between both countries. Meanwhile, almost two weeks after Pakistan-based terrorists killed 26 innocent lives in broad daylight in India’s Kashmir, the Indian Armed Forces carried out ‘Operation Sindoor’, launching a series of precise strikes on nine selected targets in Pakistan and Pakised Occupied Kashmir (PoK), neutralising several terror camps and launchpads on wee hours on Wednesday (May 7). In response, Pakistan launched a cowardly attack aimed at several Indian cities late on Thursday (May 8), launching a barrage of drones and missiles, all neutralised by the Indian Air Defence System. Players’ safety is paramount After the PBKS vs DC match in Dharamsala was halted on Thursday due to security concerns, and also considering how the fans evacuated the HPCA stadium soon after, panic gripped the two IPL teams, who returned to Delhi via a special train arranged by the Indian Cricket Board. Watch Video – Thank you, @RailMinIndia, for arranging a special Vande Bharat train on such short notice to ferry the players, support staff, commentators, production crew members, and operations staff to New Delhi. We deeply appreciate your swift response. 🙌🏽@AshwiniVaishnaw | @JayShah |… pic.twitter.com/tUwzc5nGWD — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 9, 2025 However, the safety of all players and staff members, including everyone involved in the backend of staging this tournament, remained paramount for the BCCI, which decided to stay put with all proceedings. Also read | Foreign players to head home as panic grips IPL 2025 amid ongoing India-Pakistan tensions Although the board officials said they will monitor the situation before announcing the remainder of the IPL 2025 schedule, several reports stated that the BCCI is planning to host the pending 25 games during the September window by scrapping India’s tour of Bangladesh and the Asia Cup 2025, if the need arises.

Indo-Pak War: PCB forced to postpone PSL 2025 after failing to crack deal with UAE Cricket – Report

All <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ipl-2025" rel="dofollow">IPL 2025</a> players, including overseas ones, will head home as teams prepare to chalk out travel plans for their respective squads. Hours after the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/bcci" rel="dofollow">BCCI</a> suspended the ongoing edition of the cash-rich league for a week due to security concerns amid ongoing cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan, all ten IPL franchises are working on the logistics to ensure everyone reaches home safely.
Since most teams are away from their home IPL venues due to their schedules, the Indian players will head home sooner, while the foreign cricketers will also be flying out of the country.&nbsp;
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Considering the Punjab Kings-Delhi Capitals game at the HPCA stadium in Dharamsala was halted the other night due to security reasons, with the fans also asked to evacuate the venue, plenty of panic gripped the overseas players of all ten teams.&nbsp;
Though the BCCI and the IPL vowed to arrange a special train or any mode of transport to help all players and staff members reach Delhi (since the Chandigarh airport is closed until further notice), the latest reports suggest that all stakeholders will assist them in reaching home safely.
"They will be heading back home; we will help with all the logistics, but every foreign player and members of the support staff will be headed back to their respective countries," an IPL official confirmed this development in a chat with Times of India (TOI).&nbsp;
"Depending on what is decided in the future, a call will be taken on them returning for the league. But, as of now, they will be headed back home," the official continued.&nbsp;
"All players will be headed back home, including the overseas players," another team official said.
<h2>Who is where now?</h2>
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While the Punjab and Delhi teams have returned from Dharamsala, the Mumbai Indians team has been in Ahmedabad since Thursday evening. Gujarat Titans were also in Delhi for their next scheduled game on Sunday (May 11), with Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bengaluru stationed in Lucknow for their Friday fixture.&nbsp;
Although all players (from all teams) will try to disperse to their respective homes quickly, the MI squad will return to Mumbai first because all their players' luggage is parked in the team hotel.
Meanwhile, the BCCI secretary, Devajit Saikia, said,
"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; 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."

Since most teams are away from their home IPL venues due to their schedules, the Indian players will head home sooner, while the foreign cricketers will also be flying out of the country. India news, Sports, Cricket

All IPL 2025 players, including overseas ones, will head home as teams prepare to chalk out travel plans for their respective squads. Hours after the BCCI suspended the ongoing edition of the cash-rich league for a week due to security concerns amid ongoing cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan, all ten IPL franchises are working on the logistics to ensure everyone reaches home safely. Since most teams are away from their home IPL venues due to their schedules, the Indian players will head home sooner, while the foreign cricketers will also be flying out of the country. Also read | Indo-Pak war: 'We will blast...,' Delhi cricket stadium receives bomb threat amid IPL 2025 suspension - Report Considering the Punjab Kings-Delhi Capitals game at the HPCA stadium in Dharamsala was halted the other night due to security reasons, with the fans also asked to evacuate the venue, plenty of panic gripped the overseas players of all ten teams. Though the BCCI and the IPL vowed to arrange a special train or any mode of transport to help all players and staff members reach Delhi (since the Chandigarh airport is closed until further notice), the latest reports suggest that all stakeholders will assist them in reaching home safely. "They will be heading back home; we will help with all the logistics, but every foreign player and members of the support staff will be headed back to their respective countries," an IPL official confirmed this development in a chat with Times of India (TOI). "Depending on what is decided in the future, a call will be taken on them returning for the league. But, as of now, they will be headed back home," the official continued. "All players will be headed back home, including the overseas players," another team official said. Who is where now? Also read | No Asia Cup this year as BCCI could use that window to stage remainder of IPL 2025 - Report While the Punjab and Delhi teams have returned from Dharamsala, the Mumbai Indians team has been in Ahmedabad since Thursday evening. Gujarat Titans were also in Delhi for their next scheduled game on Sunday (May 11), with Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bengaluru stationed in Lucknow for their Friday fixture. Although all players (from all teams) will try to disperse to their respective homes quickly, the MI squad will return to Mumbai first because all their players' luggage is parked in the team hotel. Meanwhile, the BCCI secretary, Devajit Saikia, said, "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; 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."

Foreign players to head home as panic grips IPL 2025 amid ongoing India-Pakistan tensions

The ongoing Indo-Pak war has forced the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/sports-indo-pak-war-bcci-suspends-ipl-2025-midway-prioritises-player-safety-amid-rising-tensions-9050817" rel="dofollow">BCCI to suspend the IPL 2025 midway due to security concerns</a>, with the Indian Cricket Board putting players&rsquo; safety as paramount amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. However, in the latest development, the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) received an anonymous bomb threat via email on Friday morning (May 9) that threatened to blow up the&nbsp;Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium.
This venue is based in the national capital region and is home to IPL franchise <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/delhi-capitals" rel="dofollow">Delhi Capitals (DC)</a>; even though the tournament remains discontinued for at least one week, the Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium was scheduled to host DC&rsquo;s next home game against Gujarat Titans on Sunday (May 11).
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Per the latest reports, a top DDCA official confirmed the development and informed the Delhi Police about it.&nbsp;
"Yes, we received a threat email this morning and have already forwarded it to the Delhi Police. They already swung into action and did an inspection of the venue some time back," said the official in a chat with the Times of India (TOI).
Per that report, the email also mentioned how Pakistan&rsquo;s faithful sleeper cells, currently present in India, would be activated following India&rsquo;s robust response to the horrific Pahalgam terror attack (April 22) last month.&nbsp;
Following the deadliest attack on Indian soil since the 2019 Pulwama bombing, where Pakistan-based terrorists killed 26 innocent lives in broad daylight, the Indian Armed Forces carried out &lsquo;Operation Sindoor&rsquo; in its response, launching a series of precise strikes on nine selected targets in Pakistan and Pakised Occupied Kashmir (PoK), neutralising several terror camps and launchpads on wee hours on Wednesday (May 7).
<h2>IPL remains suspended</h2>
Owing to the escalating cross-border tensions after Pakistan launched a barrage of drones and missiles aimed at different Indian cities, late on Thursday evening (May 8), game number 58 between <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/punjab-kings" rel="dofollow">Punjab Kings</a> and Delhi Capitals at the HPCA stadium in Dharamsala was suspended immediately following an air raid alert.
Considering most scheduled IPL 2025 matches had already been played, with only 16 remaining, the IPL and the BCCI said a revised schedule would be announced after reviewing the situation with all stakeholders and authorities.
Meanwhile, per a report in ESPNcricinfo, the IPL had shared the latest development with all ten teams and their players before making a public announcement.&nbsp;
"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; 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,&rdquo; the official statement read.&nbsp;

The DDCA received an anonymous email on Friday morning (May 9) that threatened to blow up the Arun Jaitely Cricket Stadium. India news, Sports, Cricket

The ongoing Indo-Pak war has forced the BCCI to suspend the IPL 2025 midway due to security concerns, with the Indian Cricket Board putting players’ safety as paramount amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. However, in the latest development, the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) received an anonymous bomb threat via email on Friday morning (May 9) that threatened to blow up the Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium. This venue is based in the national capital region and is home to IPL franchise Delhi Capitals (DC); even though the tournament remains discontinued for at least one week, the Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium was scheduled to host DC’s next home game against Gujarat Titans on Sunday (May 11). Also read | No Asia Cup this year as BCCI could use that window to stage remainder of IPL 2025 - Report Per the latest reports, a top DDCA official confirmed the development and informed the Delhi Police about it. "Yes, we received a threat email this morning and have already forwarded it to the Delhi Police. They already swung into action and did an inspection of the venue some time back," said the official in a chat with the Times of India (TOI). Per that report, the email also mentioned how Pakistan’s faithful sleeper cells, currently present in India, would be activated following India’s robust response to the horrific Pahalgam terror attack (April 22) last month. Following the deadliest attack on Indian soil since the 2019 Pulwama bombing, where Pakistan-based terrorists killed 26 innocent lives in broad daylight, the Indian Armed Forces carried out ‘Operation Sindoor’ in its response, launching a series of precise strikes on nine selected targets in Pakistan and Pakised Occupied Kashmir (PoK), neutralising several terror camps and launchpads on wee hours on Wednesday (May 7). IPL remains suspended Owing to the escalating cross-border tensions after Pakistan launched a barrage of drones and missiles aimed at different Indian cities, late on Thursday evening (May 8), game number 58 between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals at the HPCA stadium in Dharamsala was suspended immediately following an air raid alert. Considering most scheduled IPL 2025 matches had already been played, with only 16 remaining, the IPL and the BCCI said a revised schedule would be announced after reviewing the situation with all stakeholders and authorities. Meanwhile, per a report in ESPNcricinfo, the IPL had shared the latest development with all ten teams and their players before making a public announcement. "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; 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,” the official statement read.

Indo-Pak war: 'We will blast...,' Delhi cricket stadium receives bomb threat amid IPL 2025 suspension - Report

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/sports-indo-pak-war-bcci-suspends-ipl-2025-midway-prioritises-player-safety-amid-rising-tensions-9050817" rel="dofollow">BCCI suspended IPL 2025 for one week</a> amid escalating cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan, the Indian Cricket Board confirmed. A day after the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/operation-sindoor-ipl-2025-pbks-dc-game-called-off-midway-due-to-significant-technical-failure-india-pakistan-war-9049396" rel="dofollow">Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals IPL 2025 game in Dharamsala was suspended due to security concerns</a>, the IPL and the BCCI decided to discontinue the tournament for at least a week. However, the latest reports suggest that, should the IPL fail to resume during this window, the BCCI could scrap Asia Cup 2025 and use that period to stage the remainder of the season.
"Further updates regarding the new schedule and venues of the tournament will be announced in due course after a comprehensive assessment of the situation in consultation with relevant authorities and stakeholders," BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said in a statement on Friday (May 9).&nbsp;
"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; 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,&rdquo; it read.&nbsp;
Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indo-pak-war-sania-mirza-gives-strong-and-powerful-message-posts-photos-of-sofiya-qureshi-and-vyomika-singh-9050462" rel="dofollow">Indo-Pak war: Sania Mirza gives 'strong' and 'powerful' message, posts photos of Sofiya Qureshi and Vyomika Singh</a>
Although the BCCI discontinued season 18 of the cash-rich with immediate effect for just a week while monitoring the growing cross-border tensions between the two countries, the Indian Cricket Board might drop staging the Asia Cup 2025, scheduled for later this year; India&rsquo;s away tour of Bangladesh could also be let go, with the BCCI using that window to complete the remainder of this edition, should it not continue after one week due to unprecedented circumstances.
Per India&rsquo;s international schedule for this year, they are travelling to England for the away five-match Test series starting June 20 in Leeds, with the final Test concluding in the first week of August. Next, India will fly to Bangladesh for a white-ball tour, including three ODIs and as many T20Is, starting August 17.&nbsp;
Though the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) is yet to announce the schedule for the Asia Cup 2025, to be played in the T20 format, the only possible window is in September, as India is not playing any international cricket during that time.
<h2>Indo-PAK war</h2>
After Pakistan-based terrorists killed 26 innocent lives in broad daylight on April 22 afternoon in India&rsquo;s Kashmir, in the deadliest attack on Indian soil since the 2019 Pulwama bombing, the Indian Armed Forces carried out &lsquo;Operation Sindoor&rsquo; in its response, launching a series of precise strikes on nine selected targets in Pakistan and Pakised Occupied Kashmir (PoK), neutralising several terror camps and launchpads on wee hours on Wednesday (May 7).&nbsp;
Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/operation-sindoor-india-pakistan-war-pbks-dc-ipl-2025-future-in-limbo-says-bcci-vice-president-rajeev-shukla-9049620" rel="dofollow">India-Pakistan war: IPL 2025 future in limbo, says BCCI vice-president</a>
In response, Pakistan launched a barrage of drones and missiles on India late on Thursday evening, with the Indian Defence Forces neutralising every attack aimed at different Indian cities.&nbsp;

A day after the PBKS vs DC IPL 2025 game in Dharamsala was suspended due to security concerns, the BCCI decided to discontinue the tournament. India news, Sports, Cricket

BCCI suspended IPL 2025 for one week amid escalating cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan, the Indian Cricket Board confirmed. A day after the Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals IPL 2025 game in Dharamsala was suspended due to security concerns, the IPL and the BCCI decided to discontinue the tournament for at least a week. However, the latest reports suggest that, should the IPL fail to resume during this window, the BCCI could scrap Asia Cup 2025 and use that period to stage the remainder of the season. "Further updates regarding the new schedule and venues of the tournament will be announced in due course after a comprehensive assessment of the situation in consultation with relevant authorities and stakeholders," BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said in a statement on Friday (May 9). "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; 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,” it read. Also read | Indo-Pak war: Sania Mirza gives 'strong' and 'powerful' message, posts photos of Sofiya Qureshi and Vyomika Singh Although the BCCI discontinued season 18 of the cash-rich with immediate effect for just a week while monitoring the growing cross-border tensions between the two countries, the Indian Cricket Board might drop staging the Asia Cup 2025, scheduled for later this year; India’s away tour of Bangladesh could also be let go, with the BCCI using that window to complete the remainder of this edition, should it not continue after one week due to unprecedented circumstances. Per India’s international schedule for this year, they are travelling to England for the away five-match Test series starting June 20 in Leeds, with the final Test concluding in the first week of August. Next, India will fly to Bangladesh for a white-ball tour, including three ODIs and as many T20Is, starting August 17. Though the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) is yet to announce the schedule for the Asia Cup 2025, to be played in the T20 format, the only possible window is in September, as India is not playing any international cricket during that time. Indo-PAK war After Pakistan-based terrorists killed 26 innocent lives in broad daylight on April 22 afternoon in India’s Kashmir, in the deadliest attack on Indian soil since the 2019 Pulwama bombing, the Indian Armed Forces carried out ‘Operation Sindoor’ in its response, launching a series of precise strikes on nine selected targets in Pakistan and Pakised Occupied Kashmir (PoK), neutralising several terror camps and launchpads on wee hours on Wednesday (May 7). Also read | India-Pakistan war: IPL 2025 future in limbo, says BCCI vice-president In response, Pakistan launched a barrage of drones and missiles on India late on Thursday evening, with the Indian Defence Forces neutralising every attack aimed at different Indian cities.

No Asia Cup this year as BCCI could use that window to stage remainder of IPL 2025 - Report

Cricket Australia is keeping close tabs on the Aussie players and coaching staff currently working in India and Pakistan as diplomatic tension between the two neighbours escalates. As per a statement released on Friday (May 9) by Cricket Australia, it is closely monitoring the situation in Pakistan and India while in touch with the government and diplomats. Both India and Pakistan are nearing a war after India retaliated against Pakistan for killing at least 26 people (mostly tourists) on April 22 in Pahalgam.
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">CA keeping close tabs</h2>
"We continue to closely monitor the situation in Pakistan and India, including obtaining regular advice and updates from the Australian Government, the PCB, BCCI and local government authorities, and maintaining communication with our players and support staff currently in the region," CA said in a statement on Friday morning.
On Friday, the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) was reportedly suspended due to ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan as the two nations near a war. After the Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals match in Dharamsala was called off on Thursday due to &ldquo;technical reasons,&rdquo; it was assumed that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) could take necessary precautions for player safety. However, it has now emerged that the IPL 2025 season will be suspended with immediate effect, with further details awaited.
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"It does not look nice that cricket goes on while the country is at war," a BCCI official told PTI, confirming the suspension of the league, which was to wind up on May 25 in Kolkata.
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">What next for IPL 2025?</h2>
While there is no official word on when the IPL 2025 will resume, it is expected that BCCI will move quickly to explore the options as the calendar for players (especially Indian) is tight. The BCCI could move the rest of the IPL 2025 to a foreign country, like it has in the past or wait for a window of 2-3 weeks in the coming months to finish the tournament.<o:p></o:p>

Cricket Australia is keeping close tabs on the Aussie players and coaching staff currently working in India and Pakistan as diplomatic tension between the two neighbours escalates. World | Cricket | Sports

Cricket Australia is keeping close tabs on the Aussie players and coaching staff currently working in India and Pakistan as diplomatic tension between the two neighbours escalates. As per a statement released on Friday (May 9) by Cricket Australia, it is closely monitoring the situation in Pakistan and India while in touch with the government and diplomats. Both India and Pakistan are nearing a war after India retaliated against Pakistan for killing at least 26 people (mostly tourists) on April 22 in Pahalgam. CA keeping close tabs "We continue to closely monitor the situation in Pakistan and India, including obtaining regular advice and updates from the Australian Government, the PCB, BCCI and local government authorities, and maintaining communication with our players and support staff currently in the region," CA said in a statement on Friday morning. On Friday, the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) was reportedly suspended due to ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan as the two nations near a war. After the Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals match in Dharamsala was called off on Thursday due to “technical reasons,” it was assumed that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) could take necessary precautions for player safety. However, it has now emerged that the IPL 2025 season will be suspended with immediate effect, with further details awaited. ALSO READ | Indo-Pak War | 'We are proud,' Neeraj Chopra reacts on Indian defence forces' swift reply to Pakistani attack "It does not look nice that cricket goes on while the country is at war," a BCCI official told PTI, confirming the suspension of the league, which was to wind up on May 25 in Kolkata. What next for IPL 2025? While there is no official word on when the IPL 2025 will resume, it is expected that BCCI will move quickly to explore the options as the calendar for players (especially Indian) is tight. The BCCI could move the rest of the IPL 2025 to a foreign country, like it has in the past or wait for a window of 2-3 weeks in the coming months to finish the tournament.

Indo-Pak War: Cricket Australia keeping close tabs on Aussie players in IPL, PSL

The Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) has reportedly been suspended due to ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan as the two nations near a war. After the Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals match in Dharamsala was called off on Thursday (May 8) due to &ldquo;technical reasons&rdquo; it was assumed that Board of Control for Cricket In India (BCCI) could take necessary precautions for player safety. However, it has now emerged that the IPL 2025 season will be suspended with immediate effect, with further details awaited.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">IPL 2025 suspended?<o:p></o:p></h2>
"It does not look nice that cricket goes on while the country is at war," a BCCI official told PTI, confirming the suspension of the league, which was to wind up on May 25 in Kolkata.<o:p></o:p>
After concerns were raised by several foreign players on Thursday amid rising tensions and artillery attacks between India and Pakistan near border regions, the BCCI had an emergency meeting on Friday where the decision was taken. As things stand, the contest between Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers on Friday will not go ahead with the rest of the IPL 2025 season also on a halt.
With 58 matches played and little over a week remaining for the league stage to end, the governing council and BCCI decided to prioritise player safety.
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Cricket Australia, the England Cricket Board and other top cricketing associations were closely monitoring the near-war situation between India and Pakistan and had kept tabs on their players. With India and Pakistan exchanging artillery attacks in the last 48 hours, cricket boards were concerned for their players and wanted them to safely return home. <o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">What next for IPL 2025?<o:p></o:p></h2>
While there is no official word on when the IPL 2025 will resume, it is expected that BCCI will move quickly to explore the options as the calendar for players (especially Indian) is tight. The BCCI could move the rest of the IPL 2025 to a foreign country, like it has in the past or wait for a window of 2-3 weeks in the coming months to finish the tournament.<o:p></o:p>

The Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) has reportedly been suspended due to ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan as the two nations near a war. India News | Sports

The Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) has reportedly been suspended due to ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan as the two nations near a war. After the Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals match in Dharamsala was called off on Thursday (May 8) due to “technical reasons” it was assumed that Board of Control for Cricket In India (BCCI) could take necessary precautions for player safety. However, it has now emerged that the IPL 2025 season will be suspended with immediate effect, with further details awaited. IPL 2025 suspended? "It does not look nice that cricket goes on while the country is at war," a BCCI official told PTI, confirming the suspension of the league, which was to wind up on May 25 in Kolkata. After concerns were raised by several foreign players on Thursday amid rising tensions and artillery attacks between India and Pakistan near border regions, the BCCI had an emergency meeting on Friday where the decision was taken. As things stand, the contest between Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers on Friday will not go ahead with the rest of the IPL 2025 season also on a halt. With 58 matches played and little over a week remaining for the league stage to end, the governing council and BCCI decided to prioritise player safety. ALSO READ | Indo-Pak War | 'We are proud,' Neeraj Chopra reacts on Indian defence forces' swift reply to Pakistani attack Cricket Australia, the England Cricket Board and other top cricketing associations were closely monitoring the near-war situation between India and Pakistan and had kept tabs on their players. With India and Pakistan exchanging artillery attacks in the last 48 hours, cricket boards were concerned for their players and wanted them to safely return home. What next for IPL 2025? While there is no official word on when the IPL 2025 will resume, it is expected that BCCI will move quickly to explore the options as the calendar for players (especially Indian) is tight. The BCCI could move the rest of the IPL 2025 to a foreign country, like it has in the past or wait for a window of 2-3 weeks in the coming months to finish the tournament.

Indo-Pak war: BCCI suspends IPL 2025 midway, prioritises player safety amid rising tensions - Report

The Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) contest between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) is all set to go ahead despite border escalations between India and Pakistan. The contest set to take place at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow was subject to postponement after Thursday&rsquo;s match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals was abandoned. <o:p></o:p>
While the reason for abandoning the match was mentioned as &ldquo;technical failure,&rdquo; it is well known that the Indian government did not want to take any chances and ordered a blackout in Dharamsala. The location is close to the India-Pakistan border, as the two nations are currently engaged in a near-war situation. <o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">LSG vs RCB to go ahead<o:p></o:p></h2>
"It is on as of now. We are reviewing the situation right now. It is an evolving situation. We haven't received any directive from the government. Obviously the decision will be taken keeping all the logistics in mind," Dhumal told PTI on Thursday night after the Punjab Kings (PBKS) vs Delhi Capitals (DC) IPL 2025 game in Dharamsala was called off after 10.1 overs owing to what an IPL statement called "a significant technical failure."
On Thursday, fans were asked to vacate the stadium in Dharamsala after a blackout was ordered in the city. Floodlights were turned off and fans, along with players, were asked to leave the location at the earliest. Soon after abandoning the match, a special train was arranged for players to carry them from Pathankot to Delhi, as airports have been shut due to ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan.
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The players are expected to arrive in Delhi on Friday before they are moved to a safe environment. <o:p></o:p>
On the other hand, the IPL season&rsquo;s future was in limbo after Thursday&rsquo;s development. However, for now, the IPL will go ahead with a few changes expected. It has already been announced that Sunday&rsquo;s fixture between Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings has been shifted to Ahmedabad, having previously been scheduled for Dharamsala.

The IPL 2025  contest between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) is all set to go ahead despite border escalations between India and Pakistan. India News | Cricket | Sports

The Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) contest between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) is all set to go ahead despite border escalations between India and Pakistan. The contest set to take place at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow was subject to postponement after Thursday’s match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals was abandoned. While the reason for abandoning the match was mentioned as “technical failure,” it is well known that the Indian government did not want to take any chances and ordered a blackout in Dharamsala. The location is close to the India-Pakistan border, as the two nations are currently engaged in a near-war situation. LSG vs RCB to go ahead "It is on as of now. We are reviewing the situation right now. It is an evolving situation. We haven't received any directive from the government. Obviously the decision will be taken keeping all the logistics in mind," Dhumal told PTI on Thursday night after the Punjab Kings (PBKS) vs Delhi Capitals (DC) IPL 2025 game in Dharamsala was called off after 10.1 overs owing to what an IPL statement called "a significant technical failure." On Thursday, fans were asked to vacate the stadium in Dharamsala after a blackout was ordered in the city. Floodlights were turned off and fans, along with players, were asked to leave the location at the earliest. Soon after abandoning the match, a special train was arranged for players to carry them from Pathankot to Delhi, as airports have been shut due to ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan. ALSO READ | Indo-Pak War | 'We are proud,' Neeraj Chopra reacts on Indian defence forces' swift reply to Pakistani attack The players are expected to arrive in Delhi on Friday before they are moved to a safe environment. On the other hand, the IPL season’s future was in limbo after Thursday’s development. However, for now, the IPL will go ahead with a few changes expected. It has already been announced that Sunday’s fixture between Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings has been shifted to Ahmedabad, having previously been scheduled for Dharamsala.

'On as of now': IPL chairman Arun Dhumal gives go ahead for LSG vs RCB match in Lucknow

Punjab Kings may have taken another step towards the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) Playoffs after their match against Delhi Capitals was abandoned due to floodlights failure on Thursday (May 8). While there is no official word from the IPL governing council (at the time of writing) over the outcome of the match and points distribution, we assume both Punjab and Delhi will be awarded one point each, as a rearrangement of fixtures looks highly unlikely. So, what happens to the IPL 2025 standings? Who will it affect most?<o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal">Punjab in IPL 2025 Playoffs?<o:p></o:p></h2>
Assuming both Punjab and Delhi get a point, the former will take a step closer to the Playoffs as they will be on 16 points from 12 matches. A win on Thursday could have seen the 2014 runners-up go top of the standings, but that won&rsquo;t be the case as they will now sit level with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Gujarat Titans (GT) on 16 points. <o:p></o:p>
For Delhi, they will reach 14 points from 12 matches, level with Mumbai Indians, who have also played 12 matches. Both Delhi and Mumbai, in this case, are separated by Net Run Rate (NRR) and will go head-to-head on May 15 at Wankhede Stadium in a virtual Playoff match to decide who finishes in the top four. <o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal">End of the road for KKR?<o:p></o:p></h2>
A point for Delhi will all but end Kolkata Knight Riders&rsquo; journey in the IPL Playoffs race. With two matches to go, KKR can reach a maximum of 15 points if they win their remaining matches. However, they won&rsquo;t be able to finish in the top three as RCB, GT and PBKS already have 16 points to their name. Interestingly, both Delhi and Mumbai (both with 14 points) play in a head-to-head match on May 15, thus meaning another team will reach 16 points, therefore eliminating KKR.
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<h2 class="MsoNormal">Can KKR still qualify for IPL 2025 Playoffs?<o:p></o:p></h2>
Technically, KKR can still reach the IPL 2025 Playoffs but need a miracle of sorts. They would need Mumbai to lose to Punjab on Sunday (May 11) and on the same day need Gujarat Titans to win against Delhi Capitals. This will mean, both Mumbai and Delhi will enter the head-to-head contest on May 15 with 14 points each. For KKR, this match should end in a washout or no result and both teams need to share the points and finish with 15 points each. <o:p></o:p>
In this scenario, if KKR win both their matches and the above equation is satisfied, coupled with at least one defeat for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in one of the matches, then the fourth spot will be decided on NRR. The trio of Mumbai, Delhi and Kolkata will then contest for the fourth spot. <o:p></o:p>
However, a washout between DC and MI remains a highly unlikely probability.

PBKS may have taken another step towards the IPL 2025 Playoffs after their match against Delhi Capitals was abandoned due to floodlights failure on Thursday (May 8). India News | Cricket | Sports

Punjab Kings may have taken another step towards the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) Playoffs after their match against Delhi Capitals was abandoned due to floodlights failure on Thursday (May 8). While there is no official word from the IPL governing council (at the time of writing) over the outcome of the match and points distribution, we assume both Punjab and Delhi will be awarded one point each, as a rearrangement of fixtures looks highly unlikely. So, what happens to the IPL 2025 standings? Who will it affect most? Punjab in IPL 2025 Playoffs? Assuming both Punjab and Delhi get a point, the former will take a step closer to the Playoffs as they will be on 16 points from 12 matches. A win on Thursday could have seen the 2014 runners-up go top of the standings, but that won’t be the case as they will now sit level with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Gujarat Titans (GT) on 16 points. For Delhi, they will reach 14 points from 12 matches, level with Mumbai Indians, who have also played 12 matches. Both Delhi and Mumbai, in this case, are separated by Net Run Rate (NRR) and will go head-to-head on May 15 at Wankhede Stadium in a virtual Playoff match to decide who finishes in the top four. End of the road for KKR? A point for Delhi will all but end Kolkata Knight Riders’ journey in the IPL Playoffs race. With two matches to go, KKR can reach a maximum of 15 points if they win their remaining matches. However, they won’t be able to finish in the top three as RCB, GT and PBKS already have 16 points to their name. Interestingly, both Delhi and Mumbai (both with 14 points) play in a head-to-head match on May 15, thus meaning another team will reach 16 points, therefore eliminating KKR. ALSO READ | Indo-Pak War | 'We are proud,' Neeraj Chopra reacts on Indian defence forces' swift reply to Pakistani attack Can KKR still qualify for IPL 2025 Playoffs? Technically, KKR can still reach the IPL 2025 Playoffs but need a miracle of sorts. They would need Mumbai to lose to Punjab on Sunday (May 11) and on the same day need Gujarat Titans to win against Delhi Capitals. This will mean, both Mumbai and Delhi will enter the head-to-head contest on May 15 with 14 points each. For KKR, this match should end in a washout or no result and both teams need to share the points and finish with 15 points each. In this scenario, if KKR win both their matches and the above equation is satisfied, coupled with at least one defeat for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in one of the matches, then the fourth spot will be decided on NRR. The trio of Mumbai, Delhi and Kolkata will then contest for the fourth spot. However, a washout between DC and MI remains a highly unlikely probability.

IPL 2025: Punjab Kings near Playoffs, Kolkata Knight Riders on the brink of exit

Minutes after <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/operation-sindoor-ipl-2025-pbks-dc-game-called-off-midway-due-to-significant-technical-failure-india-pakistan-war-9049396" rel="dofollow">IPL 2025 game number 58 between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals was called off due to &lsquo;significant technical failure&rsquo;</a>, as confirmed by an official source, the BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla shed light on what the future holds for this tournament this season and the players. Although floodlight failure was the reason behind this game getting called off, the fans were asked to evacuate the stadium immediately for security reasons. <o:p></o:p>
Following a delayed start at the HPCA stadium in Dharamsala due to rain and a wet outfield, the hosts, Punjab, won the toss and elected to bat first. Taking the DC bowlers to cleaners from the word go, Punjab openers <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/priyansh-arya" rel="dofollow">Priyansh Arya</a> and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/prabhsimran-singh" rel="dofollow">Prabhsimran Singh</a> added 122 for the first wicket inside the 11th over. However, shortly after Arya got out on 70, while PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer walked out to bat, a significant floodlight failure forced the BCCI and the IPL to call off the game immediately.<o:p></o:p>
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However, there is another side to this story. While this game was underway in Dharamsala, Pakistan launched a barrage of drones and missiles on the Indian areas near the Pakistan border, including in Jammu and parts of Punjab and Rajasthan, escalating a war-like situation.<o:p></o:p>
That, however, forced the organisers to call the game off, with the IPL chairman also requesting fans to evacuate the stadium safely. Though the videos of fans chanting &lsquo;Pakistan Murdabad&rsquo; outside of the stadium premises made headlines, Rajeev Shukla&rsquo;s words on whether the IPL 2025 should continue broke the internet.<o:p></o:p>
<h2>Players safety is paramount - Shukla</h2>
Shukla also confirmed that the BCCI is working on arranging a special train for the players and the staff to leave the city soon, adding the players&rsquo; safety is paramount, and the BCCI couldn&rsquo;t risk continuing this game due to the very reason. <o:p></o:p>
"We are organising a special train from close to Dharamsala to bring everybody home safely. As of now the match has been called off, and the stadium has been evacuated. We will take a call on the tournament's future depending on the situation tomorrow. As of now, players' safety is of utmost importance. The match couldn't have continued tonight because of the situation. It wasn't safe," says BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla.<o:p></o:p>
Meanwhile, almost two weeks after Pakistan-based terrorists killed 26 innocent lives in India&rsquo;s Kashmir, all tourists from the country and abroad, India carried out &lsquo;Operation Sindoor&rsquo;, aunching a series of precise strikes on nine selected targets in Pakistan and Pakised Occupied Kashmir (PoK), neutralising several terror camps and launchpads.<o:p></o:p>

Game number 58 in IPL 2025 between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals was called off due to a 'significant technical failure', as confirmed by sources. Sports cricket

Minutes after IPL 2025 game number 58 between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals was called off due to ‘significant technical failure’, as confirmed by an official source, the BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla shed light on what the future holds for this tournament this season and the players. Although floodlight failure was the reason behind this game getting called off, the fans were asked to evacuate the stadium immediately for security reasons. Following a delayed start at the HPCA stadium in Dharamsala due to rain and a wet outfield, the hosts, Punjab, won the toss and elected to bat first. Taking the DC bowlers to cleaners from the word go, Punjab openers Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh added 122 for the first wicket inside the 11th over. However, shortly after Arya got out on 70, while PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer walked out to bat, a significant floodlight failure forced the BCCI and the IPL to call off the game immediately. Also read | Operation Sindoor: England, Bangladesh players explore options to leave Pakistan midway through PSL 2025 However, there is another side to this story. While this game was underway in Dharamsala, Pakistan launched a barrage of drones and missiles on the Indian areas near the Pakistan border, including in Jammu and parts of Punjab and Rajasthan, escalating a war-like situation. That, however, forced the organisers to call the game off, with the IPL chairman also requesting fans to evacuate the stadium safely. Though the videos of fans chanting ‘Pakistan Murdabad’ outside of the stadium premises made headlines, Rajeev Shukla’s words on whether the IPL 2025 should continue broke the internet. Players safety is paramount - Shukla Shukla also confirmed that the BCCI is working on arranging a special train for the players and the staff to leave the city soon, adding the players’ safety is paramount, and the BCCI couldn’t risk continuing this game due to the very reason. "We are organising a special train from close to Dharamsala to bring everybody home safely. As of now the match has been called off, and the stadium has been evacuated. We will take a call on the tournament's future depending on the situation tomorrow. As of now, players' safety is of utmost importance. The match couldn't have continued tonight because of the situation. It wasn't safe," says BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla. Meanwhile, almost two weeks after Pakistan-based terrorists killed 26 innocent lives in India’s Kashmir, all tourists from the country and abroad, India carried out ‘Operation Sindoor’, aunching a series of precise strikes on nine selected targets in Pakistan and Pakised Occupied Kashmir (PoK), neutralising several terror camps and launchpads.

India-Pakistan war: IPL 2025 future in limbo, says BCCI vice-president

England players featuring in the ongoing edition of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/pakistan-super-league" rel="dofollow">Pakistan Super League</a> are contemplating leaving the country midway through PSL 2025 after the Indian Armed Forces carried out &lsquo;Operation Sindoor&rsquo;, launching a series of precise strikes on nine selected targets in Pakistan and Pakised Occupied Kashmir (PoK), neutralising several terror camps and launchpads.
These &lsquo;focused, measured and non-escalators' strikes, as confirmed by the Indian Ministry of Defence, were revert to the Pahalgam terror attack in India&rsquo;s Kashmir late last month when Pakistan-based terrorists killed 26 innocent lives in broad daylight, all tourists from India and abroad.&nbsp;
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Meanwhile, as reported by the Telegraph Sport, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and Professional Cricketers Association (PCA) held an emergency meeting on Wednesday, hours after India launched &lsquo;Operation Sindoor&rsquo; in the wee hours, to discuss the situation. Several England nationals are part of PSL 2025, including seven players and two backroom staff members.
While the seven cricketers are James Vince, Tom Curran, Sam Billings, Chris Jordan, David Willey, Luke Wood, and Tom Kohler-Cadmore, the remaining two coaching members are Ravi Bopara and Alexendra Hartley, part of PSL teams.
"Several are exploring their options and could return home," the Telegraph Sport reported, quoting an unnamed agent representing foreign players in Pakistan. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s business as usual, but obviously, if anything else happens in the next 24 hours, you&rsquo;d imagine people will just want to leave," the agent continued.
In contrast, ten England players are part of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ipl-2025" rel="dofollow">IPL 2025</a>, currently underway across several cities in India. Off them, the best performing is Gujarat Titans (GT) batter Jos Buttler, who has scored 500 runs in 11 innings thus far this season. Among the English bowlers, Rajasthan Royals seamer Jofra Archer leads the chart with 11 wickets in 12 matches thus far.
<h2>BCB eyeing to bring back two cricketers</h2>
Not only the ECB but the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is trying to bring home their two cricketers involved in the PSL - Nahid Rana and Rishad Hossain, from Pakistan.
Per Cricbuzz, the BCB is monitoring their cricketers&rsquo; condition in the country after a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/pakistan/india-pak-war-amid-escalating-tensions-pakistan-cricket-board-urges-psl-players-to-leave-rawalpindi-reports-9048114" rel="dofollow">drone strike near the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium</a> on Thursday afternoon (May 8) threw PSL 2025 into uncertainty, forcing PCB to postpone two matches, raising serious concerns surrounding the safety of overseas players, including Bangladesh and English players.&nbsp;
The report also claims that both cricketers are unwilling to stay back for the ongoing PSL 2025.
"The Board is working closely with both the PCB and the Bangladesh High Commission to make certain that the cricketers feel safe and secure during their stay in Pakistan. Furthermore, the BCB is coordinating with the relevant authorities to ensure that all arrangments are in place to facilitate the eventual departure of the players from Pakistan in a timely and secure manner," BCB said in a statement on Thursday.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board informed that they are in constant communication with both the players. "The BCB attaches the highest priority to the safety and security of its players," it added.

Nine cricketers, seven from England and two from Bangladesh are contemplating returning home from Pakistan midway through Pakistan Super League (PSL). Sports Cricket

England players featuring in the ongoing edition of the Pakistan Super League are contemplating leaving the country midway through PSL 2025 after the Indian Armed Forces carried out ‘Operation Sindoor’, launching a series of precise strikes on nine selected targets in Pakistan and Pakised Occupied Kashmir (PoK), neutralising several terror camps and launchpads. These ‘focused, measured and non-escalators' strikes, as confirmed by the Indian Ministry of Defence, were revert to the Pahalgam terror attack in India’s Kashmir late last month when Pakistan-based terrorists killed 26 innocent lives in broad daylight, all tourists from India and abroad. Also read | Chandigarh airport closure behind PBKS-MI venue change in IPL 2025? Details inside Meanwhile, as reported by the Telegraph Sport, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and Professional Cricketers Association (PCA) held an emergency meeting on Wednesday, hours after India launched ‘Operation Sindoor’ in the wee hours, to discuss the situation. Several England nationals are part of PSL 2025, including seven players and two backroom staff members. While the seven cricketers are James Vince, Tom Curran, Sam Billings, Chris Jordan, David Willey, Luke Wood, and Tom Kohler-Cadmore, the remaining two coaching members are Ravi Bopara and Alexendra Hartley, part of PSL teams. "Several are exploring their options and could return home," the Telegraph Sport reported, quoting an unnamed agent representing foreign players in Pakistan. “It’s business as usual, but obviously, if anything else happens in the next 24 hours, you’d imagine people will just want to leave," the agent continued. In contrast, ten England players are part of IPL 2025, currently underway across several cities in India. Off them, the best performing is Gujarat Titans (GT) batter Jos Buttler, who has scored 500 runs in 11 innings thus far this season. Among the English bowlers, Rajasthan Royals seamer Jofra Archer leads the chart with 11 wickets in 12 matches thus far. BCB eyeing to bring back two cricketers Not only the ECB but the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is trying to bring home their two cricketers involved in the PSL - Nahid Rana and Rishad Hossain, from Pakistan. Per Cricbuzz, the BCB is monitoring their cricketers’ condition in the country after a drone strike near the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Thursday afternoon (May 8) threw PSL 2025 into uncertainty, forcing PCB to postpone two matches, raising serious concerns surrounding the safety of overseas players, including Bangladesh and English players. The report also claims that both cricketers are unwilling to stay back for the ongoing PSL 2025. "The Board is working closely with both the PCB and the Bangladesh High Commission to make certain that the cricketers feel safe and secure during their stay in Pakistan. Furthermore, the BCB is coordinating with the relevant authorities to ensure that all arrangments are in place to facilitate the eventual departure of the players from Pakistan in a timely and secure manner," BCB said in a statement on Thursday. The Bangladesh Cricket Board informed that they are in constant communication with both the players. "The BCB attaches the highest priority to the safety and security of its players," it added.

Operation Sindoor: England, Bangladesh players explore options to leave Pakistan midway through PSL 2025

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The IPL is considering moving the May 11 game between <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/punjab-kings" rel="dofollow">Punjab Kings (PBKS)</a> and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/mumbai-indians" rel="dofollow">Mumbai Indians (MI)</a> from the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala to the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, the latest reports suggest. Owing to the escalating cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan following the horrific Pahalgam terror attack late last month, the IPL has decided to make this last-minute change.
Mumbai&rsquo;s away game against Punjab was PBKS&rsquo; last home match at their alternative venue in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ipl-2025" rel="dofollow">IPL 2025</a>, with the playoff contenders hosting Delhi Capitals in Dharamsala on Friday (May 8), their second game there this season. Last Sunday, Punjab hosted Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the venue, beating them comfortably.
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Besides, PBKS vs MI was originally scheduled in Dharamsala on Friday, but because the IPL began discussing shifting this game to an alternative venue, MI's travel plans were stalled.
However, the Gujarat Cricket Association (GCA) has accepted the IPL&rsquo;s request to host the PBKS vs MI IPL 2025 clash. The GCA secretary Anil Patel admitted awaiting final confirmation from the IPL, adding MI was scheduled to land in the city (Ahmedabad) on Wednesday but would now fly to Ahmedabad on Thursday evening.
Although the logistical challenges erupting after the Chandigarh airport closure following India&rsquo;s revert to the Pahalgam terror attack with &lsquo;Operation Sindoor&rsquo; has forced the BCCI and IPL to consider altering plans for selected games, the teams may face a 10-hour road journey from Delhi to Dharamsala to continue with IPL schedule.&nbsp;
Meanwhile, as things stand, Punjab is third on the points table with 15 points from 11 contested matches, and MI is one position below on the fourth with 14 points in 12 games.
<h2>IPL stands with the Indian Army</h2>
Almost two weeks after Pakistan-based terrorists killed 26 innocent lives in broad daylight on April 22 afternoon in India&rsquo;s Kashmir, all tourists from India and abroad, in the deadliest attack on Indian soil since the 2019 Pulwama bombing, the Indian Armed Forces launched &lsquo;Operation Sindoor&rsquo; on wee hours on Wednesday (May 7). &nbsp;
They launched a series of precise strikes on nine selected targets in Pakistan and Pakised Occupied Kashmir (PoK), neutralising several terror camps and launchpads.&nbsp;
Later, the Ministry of Defense confirmed the strikes, calling it a &lsquo;focused, measured and non-escalatory' response to the Pahalgam terror attack.
Meanwhile, the IPL, alongside all participating teams, stood in solidarity with the Indian Armed Forces.&nbsp;
During the recently concluded KKR vs CSK tie at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, the complete squads of both teams stood for the national anthem, throwing their support behind India&rsquo;s call to avenge the Pahalgam terror attack.
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Chandigarh airport is among several airports close to the Pakistan border which will be temporarily closed after Operation Sindoor. India news Sports Cricket

The IPL is considering moving the May 11 game between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Mumbai Indians (MI) from the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala to the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, the latest reports suggest. Owing to the escalating cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan following the horrific Pahalgam terror attack late last month, the IPL has decided to make this last-minute change. Mumbai’s away game against Punjab was PBKS’ last home match at their alternative venue in IPL 2025, with the playoff contenders hosting Delhi Capitals in Dharamsala on Friday (May 8), their second game there this season. Last Sunday, Punjab hosted Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the venue, beating them comfortably. Also read | IPL 2025: What happens to KKR's Playoffs chances if Delhi Capitals beat Punjab Kings in Dharamsala? Besides, PBKS vs MI was originally scheduled in Dharamsala on Friday, but because the IPL began discussing shifting this game to an alternative venue, MI's travel plans were stalled. However, the Gujarat Cricket Association (GCA) has accepted the IPL’s request to host the PBKS vs MI IPL 2025 clash. The GCA secretary Anil Patel admitted awaiting final confirmation from the IPL, adding MI was scheduled to land in the city (Ahmedabad) on Wednesday but would now fly to Ahmedabad on Thursday evening. Although the logistical challenges erupting after the Chandigarh airport closure following India’s revert to the Pahalgam terror attack with ‘Operation Sindoor’ has forced the BCCI and IPL to consider altering plans for selected games, the teams may face a 10-hour road journey from Delhi to Dharamsala to continue with IPL schedule. Meanwhile, as things stand, Punjab is third on the points table with 15 points from 11 contested matches, and MI is one position below on the fourth with 14 points in 12 games. IPL stands with the Indian Army Almost two weeks after Pakistan-based terrorists killed 26 innocent lives in broad daylight on April 22 afternoon in India’s Kashmir, all tourists from India and abroad, in the deadliest attack on Indian soil since the 2019 Pulwama bombing, the Indian Armed Forces launched ‘Operation Sindoor’ on wee hours on Wednesday (May 7). They launched a series of precise strikes on nine selected targets in Pakistan and Pakised Occupied Kashmir (PoK), neutralising several terror camps and launchpads. Later, the Ministry of Defense confirmed the strikes, calling it a ‘focused, measured and non-escalatory' response to the Pahalgam terror attack. Meanwhile, the IPL, alongside all participating teams, stood in solidarity with the Indian Armed Forces. During the recently concluded KKR vs CSK tie at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, the complete squads of both teams stood for the national anthem, throwing their support behind India’s call to avenge the Pahalgam terror attack. Proud of the Indian Armed forces. Jai Hind 🇮🇳#TATAIPL | #KKRvCSK pic.twitter.com/MkOcc6CqCy — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 7, 2025

Chandigarh airport closure behind PBKS-MI venue change in IPL 2025? Details inside

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/gujarat-titans" rel="dofollow">Gujarat Titans (GT)</a> seamer <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/prasidh-krishna" rel="dofollow">Prasidh Krishna</a> is on the course of having his best IPL season, having already picked 16 wickets from eight contested matches this year. Alongside his India teammate and frontline quick, Mohammed Siraj, who is also enjoying a fruitful <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ipl-2025" rel="dofollow">IPL 2025</a>, Krishna explained how one IPL rule change helped turn the tables around for them and the pacers overall this season.
Considering that seven fast bowlers headline the list of the top 10 most wicket-takers thus far in IPL 2025, including the Purple cap holder, RCB's Josh Hazlewood, something must have clicked for them. Though the improved batting conditions and the flat wickets on offer have helped batters amass massive scores this time, much like always, the speedsters have had their way too.
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With GT yet to play six group matches in IPL 2025, Krishna has a real chance of bettering his best-ever tally (22 wickets in IPL 2022); speaking on what changed this time, the lanky seamer said the IPL revoking the saliva ban has been a booster for him and the pace-bowling department this season.
After the IPL decided to lift the saliva ban imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic to curb the spread of the deadly virus, the bowlers began using it to their advantage, with the pacers benefitting big time throughout their spells, mainly at the death.&nbsp;
Speaking ahead of GT&rsquo;s crucial away clash against the Rajasthan Royals, Krishna said,&nbsp;
&ldquo;It has played a bit of a part because if you look at what the ball does with the saliva on it, even if it means that one out of the 120 balls tears in a little more, that means you get a wicket that&rsquo;s an extra dot ball,&rdquo; Prasidh Krishna said.
&ldquo;And if that happens at a crucial stage when the right batsman gets out, that means you slow down the run rate, and you get the momentum back. So, it has a chain reaction kind of a thing. And it definitely helped the bowlers,&rdquo; the GT quick continued.
<h2>GT is closer to playoff berth</h2>
The former IPL champions, Gujarat, are placed second on the points table with six wins from eight contested matches, bagging 12 points. Though two more teams &ndash; Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals have similar points, they have played two and one game more, respectively.&nbsp;
Needing at least 16 points to punch their IPL 2025 playoff berth, GT must win two of the six remaining matches, strengthening their chances of chasing their second IPL title.&nbsp;

Though the improved batting conditions and the flat wickets have helped batters amass massive scores in IPL 2025, the pacers have had their way too. Sports, Cricket

Gujarat Titans (GT) seamer Prasidh Krishna is on the course of having his best IPL season, having already picked 16 wickets from eight contested matches this year. Alongside his India teammate and frontline quick, Mohammed Siraj, who is also enjoying a fruitful IPL 2025, Krishna explained how one IPL rule change helped turn the tables around for them and the pacers overall this season. Considering that seven fast bowlers headline the list of the top 10 most wicket-takers thus far in IPL 2025, including the Purple cap holder, RCB's Josh Hazlewood, something must have clicked for them. Though the improved batting conditions and the flat wickets on offer have helped batters amass massive scores this time, much like always, the speedsters have had their way too. Also read | Look away, cricketers! IPL is expanding to 94 matches a season from 2028 onwards - Report With GT yet to play six group matches in IPL 2025, Krishna has a real chance of bettering his best-ever tally (22 wickets in IPL 2022); speaking on what changed this time, the lanky seamer said the IPL revoking the saliva ban has been a booster for him and the pace-bowling department this season. After the IPL decided to lift the saliva ban imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic to curb the spread of the deadly virus, the bowlers began using it to their advantage, with the pacers benefitting big time throughout their spells, mainly at the death. Speaking ahead of GT’s crucial away clash against the Rajasthan Royals, Krishna said, “It has played a bit of a part because if you look at what the ball does with the saliva on it, even if it means that one out of the 120 balls tears in a little more, that means you get a wicket that’s an extra dot ball,” Prasidh Krishna said. “And if that happens at a crucial stage when the right batsman gets out, that means you slow down the run rate, and you get the momentum back. So, it has a chain reaction kind of a thing. And it definitely helped the bowlers,” the GT quick continued. GT is closer to playoff berth The former IPL champions, Gujarat, are placed second on the points table with six wins from eight contested matches, bagging 12 points. Though two more teams – Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals have similar points, they have played two and one game more, respectively. Needing at least 16 points to punch their IPL 2025 playoff berth, GT must win two of the six remaining matches, strengthening their chances of chasing their second IPL title.

GT seamer Prasidh Krishna explains how one IPL rule change turned the tables for pacers this season

Delhi Capitals are all set to play against Punjab Kings as they both look to book their place in the Playoffs of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025). The contest on Wednesday (May 8) in Dharamsala will have bearings on the Playoff scenarios of Kolkata Knight Riders, Delhi Capitals and Punjab. So what happens if Delhi Capitals beat Punjab Kings in Dharamsala?
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Will KKR get knocked out of IPL 2025?</h2>
If Delhi Capitals beat Punjab Kings, it could spell the end of the road for KKR in IPL 2025. The result would mean, Punjab Kings (15 points with 2 matches remaining), Delhi Capitals (15 points with 2 matches remaining) and Mumbai Indians (14 points with 2 matches remaining) will fight for a place in the top four. Since the three teams are also playing head-to-head matches between them and KKR, with two matches could reach a maximum of 15 points, at least two teams from the trio will reach 16 or more points.
KKR&rsquo;s defeat to Chennai Super Kings on Wednesday proved vital as they could reach a maximum of 15 points, even if they win against SunRisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Benglauru (RCB).
On the contrary, a defeat in either of those matches will spell the end of the road for KKR in the IPL 2025.
Lucknow Super Giants, on the other hand, will also have to win their remaining three matches to stand any chance of reaching the Playoffs in the IPL 2025.
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<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">What next for KKR?</h2>
KKR will need Punjab Kings to win all their matches, including beating Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians in the head-to-head matches.
This means PBKS will finish in the top three, leaving Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and Lucknow Super Giants scrambling for the fourth place. Since Mumbai and Delhi are facing each other in a head-to-head contest on Thursday (May 15), KKR will need the Capitals to win at the Wankhede Stadium. KKR will also need Lucknow Super Giants to lose at least one of their three matches.
If the above set of equations are achieved, then KKR and DC will finish on 15 points while Mumbai will end the league phase with 14 points. Lucknow will also end with 14 points or fewer, leaving Delhi and Kolkata scrambling for a place in the Playoffs.
In this case, NRR will play a vital role in sending either team to the IPL 2025 Playoffs.

Delhi Capitals are all set to play against Punjab Kings as they both look to book their place in the Playoffs of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025). India News | Cricket | Sports

Delhi Capitals are all set to play against Punjab Kings as they both look to book their place in the Playoffs of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025). The contest on Wednesday (May 8) in Dharamsala will have bearings on the Playoff scenarios of Kolkata Knight Riders, Delhi Capitals and Punjab. So what happens if Delhi Capitals beat Punjab Kings in Dharamsala? Will KKR get knocked out of IPL 2025? If Delhi Capitals beat Punjab Kings, it could spell the end of the road for KKR in IPL 2025. The result would mean, Punjab Kings (15 points with 2 matches remaining), Delhi Capitals (15 points with 2 matches remaining) and Mumbai Indians (14 points with 2 matches remaining) will fight for a place in the top four. Since the three teams are also playing head-to-head matches between them and KKR, with two matches could reach a maximum of 15 points, at least two teams from the trio will reach 16 or more points. KKR’s defeat to Chennai Super Kings on Wednesday proved vital as they could reach a maximum of 15 points, even if they win against SunRisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Benglauru (RCB). On the contrary, a defeat in either of those matches will spell the end of the road for KKR in the IPL 2025. Lucknow Super Giants, on the other hand, will also have to win their remaining three matches to stand any chance of reaching the Playoffs in the IPL 2025. ALSO READ | Rohit Sharma announces retirement from Test cricket What next for KKR? KKR will need Punjab Kings to win all their matches, including beating Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians in the head-to-head matches. This means PBKS will finish in the top three, leaving Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and Lucknow Super Giants scrambling for the fourth place. Since Mumbai and Delhi are facing each other in a head-to-head contest on Thursday (May 15), KKR will need the Capitals to win at the Wankhede Stadium. KKR will also need Lucknow Super Giants to lose at least one of their three matches. If the above set of equations are achieved, then KKR and DC will finish on 15 points while Mumbai will end the league phase with 14 points. Lucknow will also end with 14 points or fewer, leaving Delhi and Kolkata scrambling for a place in the Playoffs. In this case, NRR will play a vital role in sending either team to the IPL 2025 Playoffs.

IPL 2025: What happens to KKR's Playoffs chances if Delhi Capitals beat Punjab Kings in Dharamsala?

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India great <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ms-dhoni" rel="dofollow">Mahendra Singh Dhoni</a> will not rush into a decision about retirement when the Indian Premier League (IPL) ends this month, saying he will listen to his body as his 44th birthday approaches.
MS Dhoni was speaking after a trademark late cameo with the bat, including a final-over six, helped <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/chennai-super-kings" rel="dofollow">Chennai Super Kings</a> beat <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/kolkata-knight-riders" rel="dofollow">Kolkata Knight Riders</a> on Wednesday night in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ipl-2025" rel="dofollow">IPL 2025</a>.&nbsp;
Chennai are bottom of the IPL and out of the playoffs, leaving Dhoni -- who last played for India in 2019 -- potentially two games away from the end of a glittering career.
"After this IPL is over I have to work hard for another six to eight months to see if my body can take this pressure," Dhoni, whose birthday is in July, told reporters.
"Nothing to decide now."
The 2011 World Cup winning captain was the biggest draw for the Kolkata crowd, who gave the veteran a huge ovation on what could have been his final appearance at the famous Eden Gardens stadium.
"The love and affection I have seen is excellent. A lot of them don't know when it is going to be my last time," the wicketkeeper said.
"So they want to come and see me play."
Disclaimer:&nbsp;This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

MS Dhoni was speaking after a trademark late cameo with the bat, including a final-over six, helped Chennai beat Kolkata on Wednesday night. Sports Cricket

India great Mahendra Singh Dhoni will not rush into a decision about retirement when the Indian Premier League (IPL) ends this month, saying he will listen to his body as his 44th birthday approaches. MS Dhoni was speaking after a trademark late cameo with the bat, including a final-over six, helped Chennai Super Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders on Wednesday night in IPL 2025. Chennai are bottom of the IPL and out of the playoffs, leaving Dhoni -- who last played for India in 2019 -- potentially two games away from the end of a glittering career. "After this IPL is over I have to work hard for another six to eight months to see if my body can take this pressure," Dhoni, whose birthday is in July, told reporters. "Nothing to decide now." The 2011 World Cup winning captain was the biggest draw for the Kolkata crowd, who gave the veteran a huge ovation on what could have been his final appearance at the famous Eden Gardens stadium. "The love and affection I have seen is excellent. A lot of them don't know when it is going to be my last time," the wicketkeeper said. "So they want to come and see me play." Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

IPL 2025: CSK captain MS Dhoni says 'nothing to decide now' over retirement plans

Kolkata Knight Riders&rsquo; chances of qualifying for the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) Playoffs took a major hit on Wednesday (May 7) as they lost to already eliminated Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by two wickets. The defeat at the Eden Gardens has seen the three-time champions on the brink of elimination before the Playoffs. However, Ajinkya Rahane and Co. need a mathematical miracle along with a helping hand to reach the Playoffs.
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">KKR need a mathematical miracle</h2>
At the time of writing, KKR, with two matches in hand, can reach a maximum of 15 points (if they win), meaning they can no longer finish in the top two of the IPL 2025 standings. Another defeat for the defending champions will see their elimination get official, while a win will see them stay in the hunt for a Playoff place for another day.
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">What favour would KKR need?</h2>
Assuming KKR win both their matches, SunRisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bengaluru will drop points as a result. SRH are already out of the Playoff race and RCB are uncatchable since they already are on 16 points. KKR will need Punjab Kings to win all their matches, including beating Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians in the head-to-head matches.
This means PBKS will finish in the top three, leaving Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and Lucknow Super Giants scrambling for the fourth place. Since Mumbai and Delhi are facing each other in a head-to-head contest on Thursday (May 15), KKR will need the Capitals to win at the Wankhede Stadium. KKR will also need Lucknow Super Giants to lose at least one of their three matches.
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If the above set of equations are achieved, then KKR and DC will finish on 15 points while Mumbai will end the league phase with 14 points. Lucknow will also end with 14 points or fewer, leaving Delhi and Kolkata scrambling for a place in the Playoffs.
In this case, NRR will play a vital role in sending either team to the IPL 2025 Playoffs. Both KKR and DC have positive run rates and will be largely influenced by the margin of their wins and defeats in the remaining matches.
However, any other set of results will see Kolkata Knight Riders pack their bags early from IPL 2025. &nbsp;

KKR’s chances of qualifying for the IPL 2025 Playoffs took a major hit on Wednesday (May 7) as they lost to already eliminated CSK by two wickets. India News | Cricket | Sports

Kolkata Knight Riders’ chances of qualifying for the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) Playoffs took a major hit on Wednesday (May 7) as they lost to already eliminated Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by two wickets. The defeat at the Eden Gardens has seen the three-time champions on the brink of elimination before the Playoffs. However, Ajinkya Rahane and Co. need a mathematical miracle along with a helping hand to reach the Playoffs. KKR need a mathematical miracle At the time of writing, KKR, with two matches in hand, can reach a maximum of 15 points (if they win), meaning they can no longer finish in the top two of the IPL 2025 standings. Another defeat for the defending champions will see their elimination get official, while a win will see them stay in the hunt for a Playoff place for another day. What favour would KKR need? Assuming KKR win both their matches, SunRisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bengaluru will drop points as a result. SRH are already out of the Playoff race and RCB are uncatchable since they already are on 16 points. KKR will need Punjab Kings to win all their matches, including beating Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians in the head-to-head matches. This means PBKS will finish in the top three, leaving Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and Lucknow Super Giants scrambling for the fourth place. Since Mumbai and Delhi are facing each other in a head-to-head contest on Thursday (May 15), KKR will need the Capitals to win at the Wankhede Stadium. KKR will also need Lucknow Super Giants to lose at least one of their three matches. ALSO READ | Rohit Sharma announces retirement from Test cricket If the above set of equations are achieved, then KKR and DC will finish on 15 points while Mumbai will end the league phase with 14 points. Lucknow will also end with 14 points or fewer, leaving Delhi and Kolkata scrambling for a place in the Playoffs. In this case, NRR will play a vital role in sending either team to the IPL 2025 Playoffs. Both KKR and DC have positive run rates and will be largely influenced by the margin of their wins and defeats in the remaining matches. However, any other set of results will see Kolkata Knight Riders pack their bags early from IPL 2025.

KKR's IPL 2025 Playoffs Qualification scenario: Can Ajinkya Rahane's side book top four berth, here's what the standings say

As defending champions <a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?title=kolkata+knight+riders" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Kolkata Knight Riders</a> (KKR) gear up to face off against <a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?title=MS+Dhoni" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">MS Dhoni</a>-led Chennai Super Kings on Wednesday (7 Mays) in the City of Joy, an unexpected challenge surrounds the clash - the weather of Kolkata.
The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?title=imd" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Indian Meteorological Department</a> has issued forecasts that could disrupt the crucial fixture for KKR at Eden Gardens. After a partly cloudy Monday (6 May) with moderate rain and thunderstorms in Kolkata, Tuesday&rsquo;s (7 May) forecast isn&rsquo;t any brighter. A thunderstorm with lightning is expected during the day, which might very well wash out the match.
For KKR, this isn't just another league-stage game. With five wins, five losses, and one no-result so far, they sit sixth on the points table. A rain-affected match that ends in no result would distrubute both teams one point each, taking KKR to 12 points with just two games left to play affecting their IPL 2025 playoffs scenario.
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Even if they win both remaining matches, KKR would finish with a maximum of 16 points. While 16 is usually enough to squeeze into the playoffs, however this time their fate won&rsquo;t be entirely in their own hands.
<h2 style="text-align: justify;">KKR would need help from GT, DC and LSG</h2>
To qualify, they&rsquo;ll need help from other teams. Gujarat Titans (GT) must lose all of their remaining matches. Delhi Capitals (DC), currently competing for a spot, should lose at least two of their last three games. Meanwhile, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) must drop at least one of their next three fixtures.
Only if this chain of scenarios happen in KKR&rsquo;s favour, they just might seal their spot in the playoffs.
Elsewhere, CSK although officially out of playoff contention will look to play party spoilers. With nothing to lose and Dhoni likely playing one of his final IPL games, the yellow army may go all out against KKR.
As fans eagerly await the result, all eyes will be on the rain gods that could decide the fate of KKR's chance in the IPL 2025 playoffs.

The Indian Meteorological Department has issued forecasts that could disrupt the crucial fixture for KKR. After a partly cloudy Monday(6 May) with moderate rain and thunderstorms in Kolkata, Tuesday’s (7 May) forecast isn’t any brighter. Sports Cricket

As defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) gear up to face off against MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings on Wednesday (7 Mays) in the City of Joy, an unexpected challenge surrounds the clash - the weather of Kolkata. The Indian Meteorological Department has issued forecasts that could disrupt the crucial fixture for KKR at Eden Gardens. After a partly cloudy Monday (6 May) with moderate rain and thunderstorms in Kolkata, Tuesday’s (7 May) forecast isn’t any brighter. A thunderstorm with lightning is expected during the day, which might very well wash out the match. For KKR, this isn't just another league-stage game. With five wins, five losses, and one no-result so far, they sit sixth on the points table. A rain-affected match that ends in no result would distrubute both teams one point each, taking KKR to 12 points with just two games left to play affecting their IPL 2025 playoffs scenario. Also Read | 'Nothing comes close to losing...': Gambhir calls for no cricket against Pakistan in ICC tournaments Even if they win both remaining matches, KKR would finish with a maximum of 16 points. While 16 is usually enough to squeeze into the playoffs, however this time their fate won’t be entirely in their own hands. KKR would need help from GT, DC and LSG To qualify, they’ll need help from other teams. Gujarat Titans (GT) must lose all of their remaining matches. Delhi Capitals (DC), currently competing for a spot, should lose at least two of their last three games. Meanwhile, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) must drop at least one of their next three fixtures. Only if this chain of scenarios happen in KKR’s favour, they just might seal their spot in the playoffs. Elsewhere, CSK although officially out of playoff contention will look to play party spoilers. With nothing to lose and Dhoni likely playing one of his final IPL games, the yellow army may go all out against KKR. As fans eagerly await the result, all eyes will be on the rain gods that could decide the fate of KKR's chance in the IPL 2025 playoffs.

IPL 2025: Rain threat looms over KKR vs CSK clash at Eden Gardens

The Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) will have a crucial contest in the race for the Playoffs spot as Mumbai Indians host Gujarat Titans at the Wankhede Stadium on Tuesday (May 6). While Mumbai Indians will have the opportunity to reclaim the top spot, GT can do a league double over their neighbours. However, a Gujarat win could put Mumbai&rsquo;s chances of Playoff qualification on hold, while other teams will also keep a close eye on the proceedings. &nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">What happens if Gujarat Titans win MI vs GT contest?<o:p></o:p></h2>
A win for Gujarat will see them top the IPL standings as they will have 16 points with a better Net Run Rate (NRR) than the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The result will dent Playoff qualification chances of Lucknow Super Giants (could reach max 16 points) and Kolkata Knight Riders (could reach max 17 points). <o:p></o:p>
In this case, another win for Gujarat, coupled with a win for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in their remaining three matches, will see KKR and LSG&rsquo;s top two qualification hopes come to an end.
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However, for a place in the top four, they will need a helping hand from other teams. Both KKR and LSG need defeats for GT/MI in their penultimate match, while RCB will need to lose two of their three remaining matches.<o:p></o:p>
Punjab will also need to drop points if LSG and KKR need to move into the top four for a place in the Playoffs. <o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">GT push for a league double<o:p></o:p></h2>
This will be the second meeting between the sides in the IPL 2025, with Gujarat winning the first contest. Gujarat beat Mumbai by 36 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium, but since then, the latter has bounced back and now sit in the race for a top two spot.<o:p></o:p>

Gujarat Titans beat Mumbai Indians by 36 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium earlier, but since then, the latter has bounced back and now sit in the race for a top two spot. India News | Cricket | Sports

The Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) will have a crucial contest in the race for the Playoffs spot as Mumbai Indians host Gujarat Titans at the Wankhede Stadium on Tuesday (May 6). While Mumbai Indians will have the opportunity to reclaim the top spot, GT can do a league double over their neighbours. However, a Gujarat win could put Mumbai’s chances of Playoff qualification on hold, while other teams will also keep a close eye on the proceedings. What happens if Gujarat Titans win MI vs GT contest? A win for Gujarat will see them top the IPL standings as they will have 16 points with a better Net Run Rate (NRR) than the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The result will dent Playoff qualification chances of Lucknow Super Giants (could reach max 16 points) and Kolkata Knight Riders (could reach max 17 points). In this case, another win for Gujarat, coupled with a win for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in their remaining three matches, will see KKR and LSG’s top two qualification hopes come to an end. ALSO READ | IPL 2025 Playoffs scenario: RCB, PBKS in pole position as MI, GT and others fight for top four spots However, for a place in the top four, they will need a helping hand from other teams. Both KKR and LSG need defeats for GT/MI in their penultimate match, while RCB will need to lose two of their three remaining matches. Punjab will also need to drop points if LSG and KKR need to move into the top four for a place in the Playoffs. GT push for a league double This will be the second meeting between the sides in the IPL 2025, with Gujarat winning the first contest. Gujarat beat Mumbai by 36 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium, but since then, the latter has bounced back and now sit in the race for a top two spot.

IPL 2025 Playoffs scenario: What happens to LSG, KKR's chances if Gujarat Titans win MI vs GT match?

The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ipl" rel="dofollow">IPL </a>2025 Playoffs race is heating up, and tonight&rsquo;s (May 6) clash between <a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?title=mumbai+indians" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Mumbai Indians</a> and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?title=gujarat+titans" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Gujarat Titans</a> could be a game-changer for teams like Delhi Capitals, Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants. If MI wins this key contest at the Wankhede Stadium, the points table could see a major shift, directly impacting the top-four race.
Currently, Mumbai Indians are in third place with 14 points from 11 matches. A win would take them to 16 points and top of the table, strengthening their position in the top two of the points table. Gujarat Titans, on the other hand, sit fourth with 14 points and have played a game less than their opponents.
<h2 style="text-align: justify;">Here&rsquo;s how MI&rsquo;s win could affect other teams:</h2>
Delhi Capitals (5th place, 15 points)
If GT lose today, DC will have a golden chance to push into the top four. Their next match is against Gujarat on May 11. If Delhi win that, they&rsquo;ll jump to 15 points and leave GT at 14. But DC will still need to win their remaining two matches &ndash; against Punjab and Mumbai &ndash; to seal an IPL 2025 Playoff spot.
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Kolkata Knight Riders (6th place, 11 points)
KKR will benefit from an MI win, too. They can reach a maximum of 17 points if they win all their remaining matches. For that to happen, they&rsquo;ll need GT and DC to lose at least two of their final three games.
Lucknow Super Giants (7th place, 10 points)
LSG are still in with an outside chance. But they must win all their remaining games to get to 16 points. On top of that, they&rsquo;ll need GT to lose all their matches, DC to lose two, and KKR to drop at least one game.
In short, an MI victory tonight doesn&rsquo;t just help them it opens the door for three other IPL teams in the playoff race.&nbsp;
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With the race for the IPL 2025 Playoffs intensifying, the outcome of the MI vs GT contest will have bearings on LSG, KKR and other teams' chances. Cricket | Sports

The IPL 2025 Playoffs race is heating up, and tonight’s (May 6) clash between Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans could be a game-changer for teams like Delhi Capitals, Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants. If MI wins this key contest at the Wankhede Stadium, the points table could see a major shift, directly impacting the top-four race. Currently, Mumbai Indians are in third place with 14 points from 11 matches. A win would take them to 16 points and top of the table, strengthening their position in the top two of the points table. Gujarat Titans, on the other hand, sit fourth with 14 points and have played a game less than their opponents. Here’s how MI’s win could affect other teams: Delhi Capitals (5th place, 15 points) If GT lose today, DC will have a golden chance to push into the top four. Their next match is against Gujarat on May 11. If Delhi win that, they’ll jump to 15 points and leave GT at 14. But DC will still need to win their remaining two matches – against Punjab and Mumbai – to seal an IPL 2025 Playoff spot. Also Read | 'I did think about leaving RCB': Virat Kohli makes shocking revelation Kolkata Knight Riders (6th place, 11 points) KKR will benefit from an MI win, too. They can reach a maximum of 17 points if they win all their remaining matches. For that to happen, they’ll need GT and DC to lose at least two of their final three games. Lucknow Super Giants (7th place, 10 points) LSG are still in with an outside chance. But they must win all their remaining games to get to 16 points. On top of that, they’ll need GT to lose all their matches, DC to lose two, and KKR to drop at least one game. In short, an MI victory tonight doesn’t just help them it opens the door for three other IPL teams in the playoff race.

IPL 2025 Playoffs scenario: What happens to LSG, KKR's chances if Mumbai Indians win MI vs GT match?

From MS Dhoni to Faf du Plessis, these 6 IPL veterans comprising of Ajinkya Rahane, Moeen Ali, Ishant Sharma and  Ravichandran Ashwin might retire after IPL 2025. Sports Photos Cricket

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