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International cricket tournaments, specifically the Indian Premier League (IPL) and Pakistan Super League (PSL), have been put on hold due to mounting tensions between India and Pakistan.

Militaries trade artillery fire along border in disputed Kashmir region, incidents happening during overnight hours between the two atomic powers.

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Overnight artillery skirmishes were reported along the border in Kashmir, involving two nations...
Overnight artillery skirmishes were reported along the border in Kashmir, involving two nations with nuclear capabilities.

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International cricket tournaments, specifically the Indian Premier League (IPL) and Pakistan Super League (PSL), have been put on hold due to mounting tensions between India and Pakistan.

The well-received Indian Premier League (IPL) has been put on hold, and the Pakistan Super League (PSL) has postponed its matches, due to mounting conflicts between India and Pakistan.

The recent tension stems from an incident where a drone fell within the Rawalpindi Stadium complex in Pakistan – an event that the Pakistani authorities attribute to India [1]. This incident took place during a scheduled match on Thursday, which eventually got postponed. Three English players, James Vince, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, and Luke Wood, were supposed to participate in the game.

The IPL suspension arises after a match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals at Dharamshala stadium was halted following a government-mandated blackout [2].

In a statement, IPL officials announced a temporary halt for a week starting from the 2025 season, owing to concerns and sentiments from various stakeholders, such as teams, broadcasters, sponsors, and fans [2].

The IPL is globally renowned, featuring many of the world's best players, and is estimated to attract an audience of approximately 500 million individuals [2].

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Expressing support for the Indian military, Jay Shah, the Chair of the International Cricket Council and son of India's Home Minister Amit Shah, took to Instagram to praise the army's bravery and commitment [4]. Meanwhile, Pakistan's Cricket Board issued a statement, expressing solidarity with martyrs and the security personnel protecting their nation [4].

This latest development comes as tensions between India and Pakistan, centered around Kashmir, have intensified recently, sparking fears of a full-blown conflict [5]. Exchanges of gunfire and artillery rounds have taken place across the LoC, and both countries possess nuclear weapons [5][6].

Moreover, India appears to be taking action online, as the popular Instagram account @Muslim was blocked within the country, along with online news outlet The Wire, which accused the government of censorship [7].

Related Reads: The Untold Story Behind India and Pakistan's Deadly Conflict | Kashmir Tourist Attack Intensifies Long-held Tensions

The England and Wales Cricket Board claims to have had ongoing communication with the 10 English players participating in the IPL. Cricketers such as Jos Buttler, Moeen Ali, Jofra Archer, Liam Livingstone, Phil Salt, Jacob Bethell, Will Jacks, Reece Topley, Sam Curran, and Jamie Overton are currently involved in the IPL this year [8].

[1] Islam, T. (2025, May 6). "Drones over Rawalpindi Stadium: US warns against Pak-India escalation". Al Jazeera.[2] "Indian Premier League (IPL) suspends matches for a week amid escalating tensions with Pakistan". ESPNcricinfo.[3] "Pakistan Super League (PSL) relocates tournament to United Arab Emirates". The News.[4] "ICC chair Jay Shah's 'homage' to fighting forces draws mixed reactions on social media". Hindustan Times.[5] "India and Pakistan Continue to Exchange Fire in Kashmir". NDTV.[6] "Pakistan says India carried out 'surgical strike', New Delhi denies". Al Jazeera.[7] "Government blocks Instagram account ‘@Muslim’ in India, amidst calls for review of legislation". The Wire.[8] "England players involved in IPL have regular communications with ECB, board says". BBC.

  1. The escalating India-Pakistan tensions have led to the suspension of the Indian Premier League (IPL) and the postponement of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) matches.
  2. The IPL has temporarily halted for a week starting from the 2025 season, due to concerns from various stakeholders.
  3. The recent tension between India and Pakistan stems from an incident where a drone fell within the Rawalpindi Stadium complex in Pakistan, an event attributed to India by Pakistani authorities.
  4. Exchanges of gunfire and artillery rounds have taken place across the Line of Control (LoC), raising fears of a full-blown war between the two countries, as both possess nuclear weapons.
  5. Cricket games have become a casualty of the political conflict, with the popular Instagram account @Muslim and online news outlet The Wire blocked within India, accused of censorship.
  6. England and Wales Cricket Board claims to have had ongoing communication with the 10 English players participating in the IPL, such as Jos Buttler, Jofra Archer, and Jamie Overton.
  7. In the midst of these tensions, politics and war-and-conflicts news dominates the general news headlines, while sports like cricket, football, and European leagues take a back seat.
  8. Emerging reports suggest the war may have far-reaching impacts, possibly influencing representations of the ongoing conflict and its resolution in the future, affecting policies and international relations.

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