IPL 2025 suspended for one week with immediate effect, confirms BCCI

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have confirmed on Friday (May 9) that IPL 2025 has been suspended for one week with immediate effect. As a result, today's fixture between Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Lucknow has been called off. The previous day's fixture between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals was also postponed in Dharamsala.In a statement, BCCI honorary secretary Devajit Saikia said, "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.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. "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."India launched missile strikes on terror bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir two weeks after the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26. In response, blackout protocols were enforced in parts of Punjab and Chandigarh amid air raid alarms and reported blasts in Jammu. This marks yet another disruption to the IPL, which has been relocated in the past due to elections, the pandemic, and security threats.