IPL 2025 Highlights: BCCI statement confirms IPL 2025 suspended for one week due to India-Pakistan tensions

IPL 2025 Suspended LIVE Updates: To wrap up our live blog's coverage of details as the IPL halts due to rising tensions, a look back at BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia's statement from earlier this afternoon, which confirmed:

“The BCCI has decided to suspend the remainder of the ongoing TATA IPL 2025 with immediate effect for one week. 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.”

Further: “The Board salutes the bravery, courage, and selfless service of our armed forces, whose heroic efforts under Operation Sindoor continue to protect and inspire the nation, as they lead a resolute response to the recent terrorist attack and the unwarranted aggression by Pakistan’s armed forces.”

“While cricket remains a national passion, there is nothing greater than the Nation and its sovereignty, integrity, and security of our country. The BCCI remains firmly committed to support all efforts that safeguard India and will always align its decisions in the best interest of the nation.”

IPL 2025 Suspended LIVE Updates: Michael Vaughan contributed to the discussion around the remainder of the tournament, proposing that the UK could act as a host ahead of India's tour beginning in June.

With the English domestic season in flow, it remains a logistical challenge to imagine the tournament being shifted to and played out on such short notice.

IPL 2025 Suspended LIVE Updates: With the one-week pause in play announced, several teams have begun disbanding given security concerns. As per an ESPNcricinfo report: “The teams have already started disbanding, with players and support staff understood to be taking the next available flights out of and within India.”

IPL 2025 Suspended LIVE Updates: The bomb threat made earlier today against the DDCA at the Arun Jaitley Stadium has been declared a hoax, a report confirmed.

A PTI report stated that a Bomb Disposal Squad and a dog squad were used to clear the premises of the stadium, with security to be stepped up as a precaution.

"We received a bomb threat via email on the address of DDCA. We immediately forwarded it to Delhi Police. The Delhi Police bomb squad came and inspected the whole venue. Nothing was found," DDCa secreatary Ashok Sharma told PTI.

IPL 2025 Suspended LIVE Updates: Indian legend and former coach Ravi Shastri added his voice to the numerous cricketers showing public support to India's defence efforts, taking to his X account, and even called Prime Minister Modi the ‘G.O.A.T.’. 

IPL 2025 Suspended LIVE Updates: Broadcasters JioStar stood by BCCI's decision to suspend IPL 2025, pushing forward a statement that reiterated points made in BCCI's release.

“We, at JioStar, wholeheartedly support the BCCI’s decision to suspend TATA IPL 2025 and stand firmly committed to prioritise national interest over all other considerations," read the statement.

“At this time, we must stand united with our country, support the government and our armed forces, and extend solidarity & support to the civilians affected. We will work with the BCCI to bring back the tournament at an appropriate time. JioStar will work closely with all stakeholders to ensure the transition is managed in a seamless manner and everyone involved in the tournament broadcast returns home safely."

IPL 2025 Suspended LIVE Updates: A DDCA official confirmed to Times of India that the state board received a threatening email on Friday morning, but assured that the situation was under careful control via Delhi Police.

"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," TOI quoted their source.

Arun Jaitley Stadium was set to host Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans on Sunday, with GT's players already in Delhi ahead of that clash.

IPL 2025 Suspended LIVE Updates: Former Indian cricketer and coach Madan Lal backed the BCCI for opting to suspend the IPL, citing the need for the cricket board to work arm-in-arm with the national government on the matter.

"Look, the BCCI has taken a good decision. At present, our country India, is fighting Pakistan, so I don't think it's a good thing if we continue the IPL. Then we can wait for the rest of the decision, the BCCI should take only after consulting the government," Lal told ANI.

IPL 2025 Suspended LIVE Updates: The Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals encounter at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala was called off due to blackouts and security measures in the city. The following morning, HPCA director Sanjay Sharma explained the steps that were taken to safely evacuate fans, teams, staff, and stadium crew from the venue:

“The Delhi-Punjab IPL match here yesterday had to be stopped due to security reasons, considering the India-Pakistan tensions. Even before that, there were strong feelings that something like this could happen. For that, the HPCA and the Punjab Kings franchise operations staff were already in touch with the administration. The police administration and the franchise had made extensive preparations in case such a situation arises…”

“When the match was postponed, it was handled smoothly without any untoward incident, and no spectator faced any trouble or injury... Both teams have gone back because there were no flights, so they went by road...”

IPL 2025 Suspended LIVE Updates: The IPL has released an official release, in which BCCI Honorary Secretary Devajit Saikia confirms the suspension. The release states, “The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided to suspend the remainder of the ongoing TATA IPL 2025 with immediate effect for one week. 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.”

“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.

“At this critical juncture, the BCCI stands firmly with the nation. We express our solidarity with the Government of India, the Armed Forces and the people of our country. The Board salutes the bravery, courage, and selfless service of our armed forces, whose heroic efforts under Operation Sindoor continue to protect and inspire the nation, as they lead a resolute response to the recent terrorist attack and the unwarranted aggression by Pakistan’s armed forces.

“While cricket remains a national passion, there is nothing greater than the Nation and its sovereignty, integrity, and security of our country. The BCCI remains firmly committed to support all efforts that safeguard India and will always align its decisions in the best interest of the nation.

“The BCCI thanks its key stakeholder – Jiostar, the league’s official broadcaster for their understanding and unwavering support. The Board is also grateful to Title sponsor TATA and all associate partners and stakeholders for coming forward with their unequivocal support for this decision and for putting national interest above all other considerations.”