IPL 2025 Suspended Live Updates: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially suspended the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) season due to the escalating conflict between India and Pakistan following Operation Sindoor carried out by the Indian Armed Forces.
The decision was taken after high-level discussions within the BCCI and consultations with the Government of India. A source within the board, speaking to myKhel, confirmed the development on Friday, May 9. "The IPL 2025 season has been suspended," the source stated.

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After the suspension of the league, SRH has announced that they will refund the tickets of the KKR match.
As per reports coming, IPL franchises in MI, GT, CSK, SRH are preparing to send their players to their repective homes after the suspension of the league.
As per reports, Rajiv Shukla has said that it depends upon the foreign players, whether they will stay in India or not. Asia Cup and other tour schedules, furthermore decisions will be decided in due course. The possibility to move the league out of the country will also be discussed
On Friday morning, the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) received an anonymous email containing a bomb threat targeting the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. The stadium, which serves as the home ground for the Delhi Capitals, was set to host the IPL 2025 match between Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Titans on May 11. However, the fixture will no longer take place as the tournament has been suspended for a week amid rising tensions and security concerns.
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.
"With every passing moment, with every decision taken I feel extremely proud of our Indian Army, Indian Airforce & Indian Navy. Our warriors are standing tall for our nation's pride. It's important for every Indian to be responsible and refrain from spreading or believing any fake news. Stay safe, everyone! #OperationSindoor #JaiHind," Rohit wrote on social media.
HPCA Director Sanjay Sharma confirmed that the IPL match between Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings in Dharamsala was halted due to security concerns amid India-Pakistan tensions. "The Delhi-Punjab IPL match here yesterday had to be stopped due to security reasons, considering the India-Pakistan tensions," he said. Preparations were already in place, with HPCA and Punjab Kings coordinating with authorities in advance. "The police administration and the franchise had made extensive preparations in case such a situation arises," Sharma added. The evacuation was smooth, with no injuries reported. "Both teams have gone back because there were no flights, so they went by road," he explained, also confirming that the next match between Punjab and Mumbai is unlikely as "all the airports here were closed."
Following the indefinite suspension of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Friday due to rising hostilities between India and Pakistan, players from the Lucknow Super Giants franchise have begun returning to their respective homes.
The last time, IPL was suspended back in 2021 during the COVID-19 Pandemic. It was suspended in May 2021 and resumed in September 2021.
As per reports, the BCCI have already sent the communication to the franchises as the league is called off.
As per reports coming in, the remainder 12 matches of the IPL and the knockout matches to be conducted in Mid Aug, cancelling the Bangladesh Tour as well as the Asia Cup.
Around 45 thousand spectators were suppossed the flock the Ekana Stadium to watch the LSG vs RCB match. But due to the ongoing tensions in the border, the match is reportedly cancelled the tickets will be refunded.
We are yet to get official statement from the BCCI regarding the postponement of the IPL, speculations have already begun, when will the league resume again? There are multiple chatters that the cash-rich league might roll again during the Asia Cup window, which is in September.
As per reports, all the Australian players competing in the IPL are scheduled to fly back home tomorrow.According to agents of the players, who spoke under the condition of anonymity, Australian players are concerned about their safety in India and many are ready to leave the Indian Premier League 2025 at the earliest.
Today's match between Lucknow and Bengaluru at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow is reportedly cancelled as per reports. The Police are as of now removing the barriers surronding the stadium, indicating that the match has been called off. We still wait for official confirmation.
The match was officially abandoned during the first innings, with the decision attributed to mounting security concerns stemming from escalating cross-border tensions. In light of the ongoing military offensive-specifically Operation Sindoor-being carried out in the northern region, the Indian government has reportedly imposed restrictions on several airspaces and elevated security protocols across Himachal Pradesh and its neighbouring states.
In response to the developing crisis, authorities arranged a special train to evacuate players from both Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Delhi Capitals (DC), along with support staff, match officials, commentators, broadcast crews, and other essential IPL 2025 personnel. According to reports, all individuals involved boarded the train around 11:00 AM IST to be transported to a secure location.
The IPL fixture between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals, set to take place at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala on Thursday, May 8, was cancelled due to heightened security concerns. The match was called off in light of reported attacks from Pakistan targeting several areas across Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir, and Rajasthan, prompting authorities to take precautionary measures to ensure public safety.
Yes, you heard it right, the IPL has been suspended untill further notice. Following extensive internal deliberations and close coordination with the Government of India, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has opted to suspend the 2025 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). A BCCI insider confirmed the move to myKhel on Friday, May 9, stating, "The IPL 2025 season has been suspended." At this stage, it remains unclear whether the suspension is for the full duration of the tournament or if there are intentions to resume it at a later date.
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However, clarity is still awaited on whether the suspension will impact the entire tournament or if there are plans to reschedule it to a later date.
The crisis intensified over the past few days, forcing the board to evaluate the feasibility of continuing with the tournament amidst security threats. On Thursday, May 8, a scheduled IPL match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals, which was to be held at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala, had to be called off due to safety concerns. The decision came after multiple regions, including parts of Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir, and Rajasthan, reportedly came under attack from Pakistan.
An anonymous BCCI official had earlier hinted that the entire IPL season could be under threat given the current geopolitical climate. The official remarked that the board was under immense pressure and was considering all possible outcomes. "The entire league is at risk of being called off due to rising geo-political tensions between the neighbours," the official had informed myKhel.
Friday's announcement confirmed those fears, as BCCI weighed national security and public safety over continuing the tournament. The suspension marks a rare disruption in the IPL's history, with the league only having been altered or moved in the past due to elections or the COVID-19 pandemic.
As the situation continues to evolve, fans, franchises, and players now await a further statement from the BCCI that will provide more clarity on whether IPL 2025 could resume at a later date or be scrapped altogether.