The BCCI and the IPL Governing Council came to a unanimous decision to postpone the IPL 2025 for a week due to boiling cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan.
The BCCI, on May 9, decided to postpone the IPL for the safety and security of the players, given the current political scenario between India and Pakistan.
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IPL Chairman Arun Dhumal and BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia informed the IPL franchises regarding the decision after the IPL came out with an official statement on the postponement of the ongoing season.
"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," Saikia said in a press release.
Lets Hope IPL Starts Soon - Sourav Ganguly
Meanwhile, former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly has now come up with his own opinion on BCCI's decision. He has backed the decision made by the board while affirming that the IPL will restart soon.
"There is a war-like situation in the country, and the BCCI had to do this as there are so many Indian and foreign players. Let's hope the IPL restarts soon, as an important stage of the tournament is around the corner," Sourav Ganguly told ANI.
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Pakistan Will Not Be Able To Handle Pressure - Sourav Ganguly
He further assured that BCCI will complete the IPL, stressing that Pakistan will not be able to handle the pressure from the Indian Army.
"BCCI had to do this, especially Dharamshala, Chandigarh, Delhi, Rajasthan, Jaipur. These are all venues of IPL. It is necessary to do this according to the situation that happened last night. With time, it will get better and matches will also be played. BCCI will complete the IPL, and this situation will end very soon as Pakistan will not be able to handle the pressure for a long time," he continued.
The BCCI brought the IPL 2025 game between PBKS and DC in Dharamsala on May 8 to an abrupt halt and evacuated the venue, ensuring the safety and security of players. The BCCI stakeholders, after a pivotal meeting, decided to postpone the IPL for a week, given the current situation across the country. The BCCI also arranged a special train to transfer the players from both teams from Dharamsala to Delhi.
The Indian and the overseas players have now expressed their willingness to return home with the tournament postponed. BCCI said that they will come up with an update in due course.
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