The players, support personnel, and broadcast crew who participated in the postponed IPL 2025 match between the Delhi Capitals (DC) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) on Thursday, May 8, are being actively protected by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
According to reports, cross-border tensions caused the high-stakes match to be called off halfway through the first innings. It was recommended that fans leave the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala as soon as they could. To convey the players, support personnel, and broadcast team out of Dharamshala, the Indian cricket board is now planning to create a special train.
“To ensure everyone returns home safely, we are setting up a special train from near Dharamshala. The stadium has been cleared out and the game has been cancelled as of right now. Depending on what happens tomorrow, we will make a decision regarding the tournament’s future. Right now, player safety comes first. The circumstances prevented the match from continuing tonight. The Times of India cited BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla as stating, “It wasn’t safe.”
Both teams’ players have reportedly returned to their hotels. They will now be awaiting additional directives from the BCCI.
It is crucial to remember that Dharamshala’s airport is closed, and it is still unclear when the players will be coming down from the hills.
Punjab’s upcoming match at Dharamshala has already been moved to Ahmedabad by the BCCI. This match is scheduled for Sunday, May 11 versus the Mumbai Indians. But according to recent sources, the 18th edition of the IPL may not survive.
Before the match, Punjab Kings had a dominant lead at 122/1 in 10.1 overs thanks to heroic half-centuries from Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya. After hitting 70 off 34 balls with five fours and six sixes, the former left the pitch. Prabhsimran, who was batting on 50 off just 28 deliveries, had been joined in the middle by Shreyas Iyer.
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