IPL SUSPENDED OVER RISING TENSIONS BETWEEN INDIA AND PAKISTAN

India has suspended its top cricket tournament, the Indian Premier League, over rising tensions with Pakistan.

The news comes a day after the Pakistan Super League (PSL) moved the remainder of its season to the UAE.

An IPL statement read: "The remainder of ongoing IPL 2025 suspended with immediate effect for one week.

"The decision was taken by the IPL Governing Council after due consultation with all key stakeholders following the representations from most of the franchisees, who conveyed the concern and sentiments of their players, and also the views of the broadcaster, sponsors and fans."

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2025-05-09T09:39:47Z