New Delhi: Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals players and support staff reached New Delhi safely as Vande Bharat train came for their rescue on Friday, May 9, confirms IPL.
"Thank you, @RailMinIndia, for arranging a special Vande Bharat train on such short notice to ferry the players, support staff, commentators, production crew members, and operations staff to New Delhi," wrote IPL on its official X handle. "We deeply appreciate your swift response." However, IPL T20 later deleted the tweet on their social media handle.
Thank you, @RailMinIndia, for arranging a special Vande Bharat train on such short notice to ferry the players, support staff, commentators, production crew members, and operations staff to New Delhi.
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 9, 2025
We deeply appreciate your swift response. 🙌🏽@AshwiniVaishnaw | @JayShah |… pic.twitter.com/tUwzc5nGWD
The IPL match between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Delhi Capitals (DC) was called off mid-way on Thursday. Following which the crowd were evacuated from the stadium while players and staff asked to stay in the hotels until they are escorted to the new place.
With the post, the IPL also posted a video, in which Delhi Capitals spinner Kuldeep Yadav thanked the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the Indian Railways for arranging their travel and said, "I want to thank the BCCI and the Indian Railways."
On Friday afternoon, the BCCI suspended the remainder of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 for one week with immediate effect due to the escalating cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan.
The Indian Board confirmed that further updates regarding the new schedule and venues of the tournament will be announced in due course after a comprehensive assessment of the situation in consultation with relevant authorities and stakeholders.
"At this critical juncture, the BCCI stands firmly with the nation. We express our solidarity with the Government of India, the Armed Forces, and the people of our country. The Board salutes the bravery, courage, and selfless service of our armed forces, whose heroic efforts under Operation Sindoor continue to protect and inspire the nation, as they lead a resolute response to the recent terrorist attack and the unwarranted aggression by Pakistan's armed forces," BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said in the statement.
"While cricket remains a national passion, there is nothing greater than the Nation and its sovereignty, integrity, and security of our country. The BCCI remains firmly committed to support all efforts that safeguard India and will always align its decisions in the best interest of the nation," he added.
