On Thursday, the IPL match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals was canceled in the middle after warning of airstrikes in the neighboring city of Jammu and Pathankot, which pose a threat to the cancellation of the entire league due to the ongoing military conflict between India and Pakistan. The administrators of the league are reviewing the changing circumstances.
Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Arun Dhumal said that before the decision to continue the league, the government’s instructions are being awaited but currently the match between Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bangalore will be played on Friday as per the schedule."Text-Align: justify;"> On Thursday, the match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals in Dharamshala remains doubt on the continuation of the IPL after a warning of airstrikes in cities near Jammu and Pathankot."Text-Align: justify;"> Dhumal told PTI, & lsquo; & lsquo; We are reviewing the situation right now. This is a changing situation. We have not received any instructions from the government. Obviously all & lsquo; logistics & rsquo; Decision will be taken keeping in mind. & rsquo; & rsquo;
When asked about the IPL match to be held on Friday in Lucknow, he said, & lsquo; & lsquo; Yes, it will happen at the moment, but certainly the situation is changing and any decision will be taken keeping in mind the best interest of all stakeholders. & rsquo; & rsquo;
After the match was canceled in Dharamshala, players and associate staff of both teams will be taken from Pathankot to Delhi by a special train. Teams will go to Pathankot by road.
Punjab’s team had scored 122 runs for one wicket in 10.1 overs when the lights went away but the reason for this was first & lsquo; Fludlite & Rsquo; The malfunction was reported. The game started delayed by the scheduled time due to rain.
Finally teams and spectators were taken out of the stadium for their safety. The beautiful ground capacity here is about 23,000 and at the time of evacuation it was about 80 percent.
Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) source told PTI, & lsquo; & lsquo; There was no panic in the audience. They (audiences and players) were taken out of the stadium very carefully and safely. & rsquo; & rsquo;
While exiting the stadium, many people raised anti -Pakistan slogans. Prabhasimran Singh was batting by scoring 50 runs off 28 balls while his opener Priyansh Arya was dismissed by fast bowler T Natarajan by scoring 70 off 34 balls, soon after which the game had to be stopped.
The only airport of Dharamshala and neighboring Kangra and Chandigarh airports are currently closed under precautionary measures to prevent Pakistan’s attacks.
After the cancellation of tonight’s match, it is not clear whether the league will continue or not. It has also been learned that the BCCI meeting is still going on amidst the security concerns raised by foreign players participating in the league. But sources say that foreign players want to return home as soon as possible.
Indian Armed Forces carried out accurate missile attacks on nine terrorist bases in Pakistan and Pakistan occupied Jammu and Kashmir, including the strongholds of Jaish-e-Mohammed in Bahawalpur and Lashkar-e-Taiba in Muridke. These attacks on 22 April In response to the attack in Pahalgam , 26 people were killed.
On Thursday, amidst the warnings of air strike warning and explosion in Jammu, in many districts including Pathankot, Amritsar, Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur, Mohali and Union Territory Chandigarh in many districts including & lsquo; Blackout & rsquo; Was done.
IPL program has already been affected by this development as the match between Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings in Dharamshala has been transferred to Ahmedabad.
