It all started with the IPL 2025 match between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Delhi Capitals (DC), which was called off midway due to a power outage. Several cricket stadiums in India received bomb threats

Subsequently, the cash-rich T20 tournament, Indian Premier League (IPL), has been suspended for one week, following the escalating cross-border tensions between the two countries. The IPL 2025 was set to enter its 59th clash, which was scheduled to be played between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Ekana Cricket Stadium B Ground, when the announcement was made by the BCCI

It is not only the IPL but also the highly anticipated global javelin event, NC Classic 2025, named after Indian star Neeraj Chopra, that has been postponed indefinitely. The event, which was about to mark the biggest athletics event in India, was scheduled on May 24 at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru

Even some local leagues have been put on hold. The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) has also postponed its T20 league, the Bengal Pro T20 League Season 2. A statement by CAB said that the updated venues, fixtures and a revised schedule will be shared after a detailed review of the situation

After Covid restrictions, the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) is set to hold the third edition of the T20 Mumbai League but its future hangs in uncertainty. The city-based event was set to take place at the iconic Wankhede Stadium from May 26 to June 8. So far, the MCA has not released any statement regarding the postponement or suspension of the league but will it be suspended? We'll have to see