With the 2025 Indian Premier League temporarily suspended for a week following escalating tensions along the western border, teams are now managing the logistics of relocating their squads. On Friday, players from Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings arrived in Delhi, travelling from Dharamsala where their recent fixture was halted midway due to security concerns.
The situation has caused widespread anxiety among overseas players across franchises, prompting the BCCI and respective teams to expedite travel arrangements. While Indian players are expected to return to their hometowns, foreign players and staff are preparing to fly out of the country until further notice.
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Another franchise official added, “All players will be headed back home, including the overseas players.”
The Dharamsala game’s abrupt suspension led to significant panic, particularly among international players. In the aftermath, Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings made swift arrangements to transport their squads to the capital city.
Elsewhere, Mumbai Indians remain in Ahmedabad, while Gujarat Titans are currently in Delhi, where they were scheduled to play next. Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bengaluru were both in Lucknow for a fixture that now stands postponed. Mumbai players are expected to return to their base with their kits and equipment already at the team hotel, while RCB players may disperse directly from Lucknow.
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