IPL 2025 suspended for week amid heightened Indo-Pak tension

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The remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 has been temporarily suspended. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed the development, clarifying in a media release that the suspension is for a week at the moment.

The decision was taken against the backdrop of heightened border tensions between India and Pakistan, and follows a high-stakes meeting of the BCCI top brass. It is understood that various options including a possible change of venues were mulled before this decision was taken.

“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 BCCI said in the release.

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