The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has taken the decision to suspend the Indian Premier League (IPL) amid the rising India-Pakistan tensions. The decision comes after after the Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals match was abandoned and the audience were asked to leave the Dharamsala stadium immediately after blackout.
Now the official handle of Indian Cricket Team posted on X, formely Twitter that all the foreign players will be sent back home safely.
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Amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan the Indian Premier League (IPL) has been SUSPENDED.
All foreign players will be sent back. BCCI will ensure they reach back safely. 🇮🇳#IPL2025 | #IPl | #IndiaPakistanWar pic.twitter.com/dT2raaRLUe---Advertisement---— Indian Cricket Team (@incricketteam) May 9, 2025
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Foreign Players Wanted To Go Back Home
“Reliable IPL sources have revealed that foreign recruits want to head home at the earliest,” reported news agency PTI.
Earlier there was a report that the foreign players wanted to head back home after the heated situation getting escalated between India and Pakistan. Now the BCCI has ensured all the players will be sent back safely to their respective homes.