Board of Management for Cricket in India (BCCI) Vice President Rajeev Shukla on Sunday said that no last choice has been taken but concerning the resumption of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, which was not too long ago suspended resulting from escalating tensions between India and Pakistan.
Talking to reporters, Shukla stated BCCI officers are carefully monitoring the state of affairs and dealing on a plan to restart the match quickly. “No choice has been taken but. The BCCI officers are engaged on the state of affairs. The match was suspended for every week, and yesterday there was a ceasefire. The match might be restarted quickly,” he stated.
The BCCI had introduced on Friday that the rest of IPL 2025 could be suspended with speedy impact for one week, citing safety issues amid rising geopolitical tensions.
The match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals on the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Affiliation (HPCA) Stadium in Dharamshala was referred to as off halfway by the primary innings on Thursday. Spectators have been requested to vacate the stadium, and each groups have been escorted again to their lodge.
In an official assertion, BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia stated, “The Board of Management for Cricket in India (BCCI) has determined to droop the rest of the continuing IPL 2025 with speedy impact for one week. Additional updates concerning the brand new schedule and venues of the match might be introduced in the end after a complete evaluation of the state of affairs in session with related authorities and stakeholders.”
He additional added that the choice was made after consulting franchise representatives, broadcasters, sponsors, and different stakeholders.
“Whereas the BCCI reposes full religion within the power and preparedness of our armed forces, the Board thought of it prudent to behave within the collective curiosity of all stakeholders,” Saikia stated.
