The Tata Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 on Friday got suspended indefinitely amid the rising war tensions between India &amp; Pakistan.
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A shadow of doubt had settled over the prospects of the current tournament since the match on Thursday between Delhi Capitals (DC) and the Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Dharamsala was called off halfway through due to air raid alerts in nearby areas of Pathankot and Jammu.
"It appears inappropriate for cricket to continue amidst the ongoing conflict in the country," a BCCI official stated to PTI, confirming the league's suspension, which was scheduled to conclude on May 25 in Kolkata.
The suspension occurred shortly after the Punjab Kings versus Delhi Capitals match in Dharamsala was canceled due to concerns over safety. 
The location, situated under 100 kilometers from the city of Pathankot, which experienced air raid warnings, has become the center of escalating tensions, prompting the BCCI to hold urgent discussions regarding the future of the tournament.
Meanwhile, the BCCI has arranged a special charter train to evacuate the players of both DC and PBKS along with their support staff members, broadcast crew, commentators and match officials to a safe place.
India launched missile attacks on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan Occupied Jammu and Kashmir a fortnight after the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people were killed.
On Thursday, a blackout was enforced in several districts including Pathankot, Amritsar, Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur, Mohali in Punjab and Union Territory Chandigarh amid air raid alarms and reports of explosion-like sounds in Jammu. Earlier in the day, the Pakistan Super League was moved to the UAE.
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The Tata IPL 2025 was suspended indefinitely due to rising India-Pakistan tensions after the DC vs. PBKS match in Dharamsala was canceled over air raid alerts near Pathankot. The BCCI deemed it unsafe to continue, scrapping the tournament originally set to end on May 25. Players, staff, and officials were evacuated via a special charter train for safety.

The Tata Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 was suspended indefinitely due to rising war tensions between India and Pakistan. The decision came after the Delhi Capitals (DC) vs. Punjab Kings (PBKS) match in Dharamsala was canceled midway following air raid alerts in nearby Pathankot and Jammu. A BCCI official stated that continuing the tournament amid the conflict seemed inappropriate, leading to the suspension of the league, which was originally set to conclude on May 25 in Kolkata. The venue in Dharamsala, located less than 100 kilometers from the affected areas, became a focal point of security concerns, prompting urgent discussions by the BCCI. Meanwhile, the board arranged a special charter train to safely evacuate players, support staff, broadcast crews, commentators, and officials from both teams.

IPL 2025 stopped indefinitely amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan

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The IPL 2025 was almost cancelled, but the BCCI is still planning to restart it in Bengaluru, Chennai, and Hyderabad from May 16, 2025. However, all the overseas players of the IPL have returned to their respective countries, and now, after a week, when this match is resumed, will all those foreign players return? This question increases the heartbeat of all people. 
The franchise has allowed the players to decide for themselves, and whether they should return or not is only their wish. 
On the other hand, Mitchell Starc of the Delhi Capitals is unlikely to join this IPL season again. So, in this article, we have shared all the information related to it, so let's start this article.
<h2 dir="ltr">Will Overseas Players Return for IPL 2025?</h2>
The IPL 2025 stopped on May 9, 2025, when the match between Punjab and Delhi had to be cancelled midway in Dharamsala because a drone alert came, which was linked to Operation Sindoor. 
The new schedule may be dropped on the night of May 12, and it is challenging to call back overseas players. Here, convincing the Australians is the most difficult task, and the possibility of a smooth restart is also a little less.
<h2 dir="ltr">Overseas Players Given Free Choice to Return Amid Safety Concerns</h2>
The franchise can give overseas players a free hand in return for IPL 2025. After the Dharamsala incident, England's Liam Livingstone and Australia's Josh Hazlewood left the country due to safety concerns. 
An IPL official said the team will not force anyone to return, mainly because the World Test Championship starts on June 11, and the team's plans can be affected.
<h2 dir="ltr">Mitchell Starc's Return Unlikely, Major Blow for Delhi Capitals</h2>
Delhi Capitals will suffer a massive loss because Mitchell Starc will hardly return for this season. He was bought for ₹11.75 crore. Starc has gone, and the chances of his return are very low. 
Starc's manager told the Australian media that he will not go back, and Australian cricket gives more priority to safety. 
Starc, who scored five wickets against Sunrisers Hyderabad, is now prioritising safety and focusing on the upcoming Test match. 
Delhi Capitals may replace unsold players like Mustafizur Rahman with him.
<h2 dir="ltr">IPL 2025 Teams Like Delhi, RCB, Punjab Most Affected by Player Exit</h2>
The IPL 2025 overseas players' return issue affects teams like Delhi, RCB, and Punjab Kings, who have 16 points. Missing players like Mitchell Starc can weaken the lineup, but Indian players like Axar Patel will bloom. 
All these players will have to fill the gap left by the players who have gone and deliver performances like theirs to match.
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Will Overseas Players Return for IPL 2025

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