IPL suspended as Pak-India tensions continue to mount

The Indian Premier League (IPL) has been suspended indefinitely amid rising military tensions between Pakistan and India. The decision comes after Pakistan’s retaliatory actions in response to Indian strikes.

According to Indian media, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and IPL management held an emergency meeting. After careful deliberation, the board opted to suspend the tournament until further notice. More details on the suspension are expected to be released soon.

Just a day earlier, an IPL match in Dharamshala was abruptly halted. The stadium lights were switched off, and several foreign players reportedly began looking for flights to return home, reflecting growing concerns over safety amid the conflict.

The situation intensified following Indian airstrikes on Pakistan, which were met with a strong military response from the Pakistan Army. Pakistan’s civil and military leadership has reiterated that the country reserves the right to respond to any aggression in line with international law.

Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar stated, "We will respond to India, and we will do it soon. The world will remember our reply."

Meanwhile, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said that Pakistan’s response to India’s drone attacks is inevitable and will be decisive.

The future of the IPL remains uncertain as tensions in the region continue to rise, with both countries on high alert.

On the other hand, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has already shifted the remaining Pakistan Super League (PSL) matches to Dubai. There is now speculation that the IPL may also move its remaining fixtures to South Africa if the situation worsens.