Source : INDIA TODAY NEWS
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Devajit Saikia has issued an official statement following the cancellation of the Punjab Kings (PBKS) vs Delhi Capitals (DC) fixture of the Indian Premier League 2025 (IPL 2025). The Match 58 of the tournament, being played at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala, has been called off due to attacks from Pakistan in various parts of India.
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The tensions have escalated between the two nations after Pakistan attacked several locations in Jammu, including the airport. Rockets were fired at Jammu from across the International Border on Thursday. Hence, keeping everyone’s safety in mind, the IPL governing council decided to call off the match midway, informed Devajit Saikia in a media release.
“Keeping everything in mind we have decided to call off today’s match. Things are not ok as of now and that’s why we called off today’s match not just Dharamsala but from neighbouring country they’re escalating the things Players spectators and support staffs safety is our priority we will do everything what is in best interest of nations. We are monitoring the situation and Will take call accordingly,” said Saikia in a statement.
SOURCE :- TIMES OF INDIA
