Michael Vaughan Statement on IPL 2025 Suspension: Former England captain Michael Vaughan expressed surprise whether the tournament between India and Pakistan was postponed for a week amid the increasing tension on the border for a week could be held in Britain. On Friday afternoon, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed that the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League has been postponed for a week due to increasing tension between the two neighboring countries. Amid uncertainty about the remaining matches of the Cash-Rich League, Vauan expressed his views about holding the remaining matches of the tournament in Britain.
Michael Vaughan believes that Indian players can stay for their five Test matches in England starting on June 20.
“I wonder if it is possible to finish the IPL in the UK .. We have all the places and Indian players can then stop for the Test series .. Just an idea? Von wrote on X.
The suspension of the IPL took place after a much awaited match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Stadium in Dharamshala, which was canceled between the first innings on Thursday night. The audience was reported to be canceled and they were asked to vacate the campus, while both teams were taken back to their hotel.
BCCI Secretary Devjit Saikia confirmed that the new tournament program would be announced after consultation with the concerned authorities and stakeholders.
“The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided to suspend the remaining part of the ongoing Tata IPL 2025 for one week with immediate effect. Saikia said in a statement,” Further information about the new programs and sites of the tournament will be declared as per the wide assessment of the situation in consultation with the concerned authorities and stakeholders. “