The suspension followed a security scare in Dharamsala, where the Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals match was halted midway
The Indian Premier League 2025 has been put on hold for a week, and franchises are now working to get their players home. With many teams away from their base cities, Indian players are heading back while the overseas contingent is making arrangements to fly out.
The suspension followed a security scare in Dharamsala, where the Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals match was halted midway. That incident sparked panic among foreign players across teams, pushing them to exit India amid rising regional tensions.
According to a Times of India report, an IPL official has confirmed, “They will be heading back home. We will help with all the logistics, but every foreign player and member of the support staff will be returning to their respective country.”
“Depending on future developments, a decision will be made on their return to the league. But for now, they will be heading back home,” the IPL official added. Another team official echoed the same, stating, “All players, including the overseas ones, will be returning home.”
"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.