IPL 2025 Suspension Highlights: Michael Vaughan Urges BCCI To Move League To England; Overseas Players To Head Home

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The PCB confirmed on Friday that the remaining fixtures of the PSL X have been shifted to the UAE. The exact schedule of matches, outlining the dates and venues, will be shared in due course. The move comes amid border hostilities with India

Dominic Solanke and Pedro Porro were on target as Spurs won 2-0 at Bodo/Glimt to complete a 5-1 aggregate victory over the Norwegian outfit and book a date with Manchester United at San Mames on May 21.

The question now arises: What will happen if the IPL season is suspended?

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Chelsea confirmed their place in the Conference League final after easing to a 1-0 second-leg victory against Djurgarden at Stamford Bridge on Thursday. 

The Blues did the damage in Stockholm in the first leg, earning a 5-1 aggregate win and booking their spot in the showpiece match in Wroclaw on May 28.

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Meanwhile, Thailand have defeated Cook Islands by eight wickets in a Japan T20I Tri-Series, 2025 match in Kanto. Cook Islands were bowled out for just 72 before Thailand chased the score down in the 14th over to get an easy victory.

World champion D Gukesh played out a draw yet again despite showing promise, while R Praggananandhaa also split points against Fabiano Caruana of United States in the second round of the Superbet Classics, a part of the grand chess tour.

"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.

Julius Randle had 24 points and 11 assists to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves through another uneven performance, this time capitalising on Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry’s absence in a 117-93 victory on Thursday that tied the second-round playoff series at one game apiece.

Anthony Edwards finished with 20 points after an injury scare for the Wolves, who more than tripled their 3-point output (going 16 for 37) from their Game 1 loss when Curry was sidelined by a left hamstring strain that likely will keep him out at least until next week.

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Indian Premier League 2025 is set to be suspended for the time being in the wake of the rising tensions between India and Pakistan.

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Cricket West Indies (CWI) and Cricket Australia (CA) have issued statements saying they are closely monitoring the situation in India and Pakistan as the conflict between the countries continues to rise amid ongoing cricket leagues in both the nations.

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Hello and welcome to our live coverage of developments surrounding the Indian Premier League 2025 which has been suspended for the time being in wake of the tensions between India and Pakistan.

An official announcement on the suspension of the tournament by BCCI is still awaited but it is confirmed that the IPL 2025 would not go ahead as scheduled.

Before the suspension, Cricket West Indies and Cricket Australia had said that they were monitoring the situation and were in contact of their players. Read full story HERE

"Nation First"

In response to the IPL suspension news, all teams have come forward with a unified message of support for the nation. Each of the teams, have proudly declared 'Nation First', standing with the Indian Armed Forces.

Chennai Super Kings expressed their sentiments with: "Courage in every step. Pride in every heartbeat. Saluting our armed forces."

Royal Challengers Bengaluru also paid tribute, saying: "In this hour of national crisis, we salute the unwavering courage and bravery of our Indian Armed Forces, and pray for the safety of everyone in India. Jai Hind."

The currently suspended Indian Premier League's 16 remaining games can be completed during a 10 to 12 days window in September as the Asia Cup is now uncertain due to the rising armed hostilities between India and Pakistan.

It would be a miracle if Asia Cup, which is supposed to be hosted by India (at a supposedly neutral venue), goes ahead given the raging conflict which was triggered by the killing of 26 people in a terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam. The nearly non-existent sporting ties are unlikely to resume at any level till tensions ease. Read the full story HERE.

Last night, IPL Chairman Arun Dhumal was seen evacuating spectators at Dharamsala, as India-Pakistan tensions heightened and forced the match between Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings to be called-off.

The match had started after an hour delay but was halted at 10.1 overs in the first innings due to a floodlight failure, with the other floodlight tower functioning properly.

Despite the authorities taking various measures to resolve the issue, a call to abandon the match was taken with the spectators asked to vacate the ground immediately. Read Full Story HERE.

With the IPL suspended, its broadcast and streaming rights holder JioStar on Friday said the company stands firmly committed to prioritise national interest over all other considerations, while extending support to the government and armed forces.

The company said it will work with the BCCI to bring back IPL, which has been suspended for a week because of the deepening military confrontation between India and Pakistan, at an appropriate time.

The Pakistan Cricket Board’s proposal to stage the remaining Pakistan Super League matches in the United Arab Emirates may face rejection, with the Emirates Cricket Board reportedly “unlikely to approve” the request, citing heightened border tensions between India and Pakistan.

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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has suspended the IPL 2025 season for a week, citing rising geopolitical and border tensions with Pakistan. In the wake of the disruption, former England captain Michael Vaughan has suggested that the BCCI consider hosting the remainder of the tournament in England.

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The Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) received an anonymous email on Friday morning, threatening to blow up the Arun Jaitley Stadium.

Teams from the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS), dog squad, and Delhi Police quickly responded to a bomb threat at Arun Jaitley Stadium. However, the threat was later confirmed to be a hoax, an official stated.

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May 7:

• Indian Army conducts airstrikes on terrorist camps on Pakistani soil under the name 'Operation Sindoor'.

• This leads to many airports in the north to shut down airspace including the likes of Chandigarh, Jammu, Srinagar, Rajkot amongst others.

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IPL 2025 players have begun returning home, even though the BCCI has only announced a one-week suspension of the tournament.

According to The Times of India, several overseas players were in “a lot of panic” after Thursday’s match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals in Dharamsala was called off mid-game due to security concerns. On Friday, the BCCI confirmed the suspension and is now assisting players with travel arrangements.

The Sydney Morning Herald reports that several Australian players are anxious to leave India due to rising security concerns, particularly near border areas. PTI adds that all overseas IPL players now want to head home. Top names like Cummins, Starc, and Hazlewood were involved in the abandoned PBKS-DC match in Dharamshala, raising further alarm.

The inaugural Neeraj Chopra Classic, originally scheduled for May 24, has been postponed indefinitely due to the escalating cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan, the organisers announced on May 9.

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Hours after announcing that the Pakistan Super League (PSL) was being shifted to the United Arab Emirates, the Pakistan Cricket Board on Friday (May 9, 2025) postponed the T20 tournament indefinitely owing to the ongoing military conflict with India.

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That’s a wrap for today, but there’s still a lot more unfolding with the situation. We’ll be back tomorrow with another live blog and more updates on the sports front amid the India-Pakistan tensions. Until then, goodbye! Stay safe and stay tuned.