Punjab Kings confirmed on Friday that each one its gamers and help workers are secure after the franchise’s Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 match in opposition to Delhi Capitals in Dharamsala was referred to as off amidst rising tensions between India and Pakistan.
“We’re happy to speak that each one our gamers, help workers, and everybody related to Punjab Kings cricket operations are secure and safe. A heartfelt thanks to the BCCI, IPL, Indian Railways, Police, State authorities, and our inside operations crew for guaranteeing the secure motion of gamers, coaches, households, and help workers from each Delhi Capitals & Punjab Kings, from Dharamsala to a safe location.
“We’re particularly grateful to our wing commanders for his or her calm and swift management, and to our CEO, Mr. Satish Menon, whose regular steerage has been instrumental all through this course of,” an announcement from the franchise learn.
The match on Thursday was referred to as off after simply 10.1 overs had been bowled. Punjab was coasting at 122 for one when three floodlight towers went off on the venue. The spectators had been quickly evacuated and the match was subsequently referred to as off.
“Yesterday’s recreation in Dharamshala was unforgettable, from B. Praak’s stirring tribute to our armed forces to the electrical ambiance within the stands. Thanks as soon as once more to each single one who performed an element in guaranteeing the protection, success, and spirit of this journey,” the assertion from PBKS added.
“Yesterday’s Delhi-Punjab IPL match needed to be stopped as a result of safety issues, given the continued India-Pakistan tensions. Even earlier than the match, there have been robust indications that such a scenario would possibly come up. The HPCA and the Punjab Kings operations crew had been already in contact with the native administration in anticipation,” Himachal Pradesh Cricket Affiliation (HPCA) Director Sanjay Sharma was quoted as saying to ANI.
After the match was referred to as off, a particular Vande Bharat prepare to New Delhi was organized for members of each groups. Gamers, help workers, commentators, manufacturing crew members, and operations workers arrived at Safdarjung Railway Station on Friday night time.
“Thanks, @RailMinIndia, for arranging a particular Vande Bharat prepare on such quick discover to ferry the gamers, help workers, commentators, manufacturing crew members, and operations workers to New Delhi. We deeply recognize your swift response,” IPL posted on social media platform X.
The 2025 season of the IPL was suspended on Friday for per week. The BCCI will inform the groups and different stakeholders of the street forward in due time.