‘There is a situation of war here now …’ How did the former BCCI president give this statement when IPL was suspended?
Sourav Ganguly Statement on IPL Suspension India Pakistan War, Former BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly recently said that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had no option but to suspend the current Indian Premier League 2025 (IPL 2025) due to increasing tension between India and Pakistan. However, Sourav Ganguly also hoped that the showpiece event would start soon.
Sourav Ganguly Statement on IPL Suspension India Pakistan War
Let us tell you that former BCCI president Sourav Ganguly told ANI, “There is a war -like situation in the country and the BCCI had to do this, because it has many Indian and foreign players. Hopefully, the IPL will start soon, because a significant phase of the tournament will start soon, because BCCI had to do it.
Proposal from England after IPL was suspended!
In fact, after the IPL was suspended, former England player Michael Vaughan said that if the IPL cannot continue in India, it can be terminated in the United Kingdom. Vaughan tweeted, “I wonder if it is possible to finish the IPL in the UK .. We have all the places and Indian players can then stay for the Test series .. Just one idea?”
What did the BCCI do by suspending IPL?
Significantly, earlier this month, the 18th season of the IPL was suddenly suspended due to the ongoing tension between India and its border country Pakistan, as confirmed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The remaining part of the tournament has been postponed for one week with immediate effect.
In fact, the IPL 2025 match between Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings at HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala was canceled on Thursday for security reasons. This happened after the floodlight closure at HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala. At that time, IPL chairman Arun Dhumal allegedly said that the decision was taken as a precaution based on the red alert released in Jammu.