NEW DELHI: As the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 was officially suspended for one week on Friday due to rising military tensions between India and Pakistan, a video featuring Delhi Capitals (DC) players unwinding in the hills of Himachal Pradesh went viral across social media.
The now-popular video showed star players KL Rahul and Faf du Plessis enjoying the scenic beauty and cooling off in a river near Dharamsala, where their match against Punjab Kings had been halted mid-innings on Thursday due to air raid alerts.
Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!A local fan captured the joyful moment and even managed a few selfies with the players. “You can see KL Rahul, Faf du Plessis…,” the excited fan can be heard saying in the video, which has since been widely shared online.
Who's that IPL player?The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) released an official statement on Friday: “The BCCI has decided to suspend the remainder of the ongoing TATA IPL 2025 with immediate effect for one week... after a comprehensive assessment of the situation.”
WATCH:The Board cited concerns raised by franchises, broadcasters, and sponsors amid heightened national security alerts. “While the BCCI reposes full faith in the strength and preparedness of our armed forces, the Board considered it prudent to act in the collective interest of all stakeholders,” it said.
The IPL pause comes in the wake of India’s missile strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, launched after the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 people.
The TOI Sports Desk excels in a myriad of roles that capture the ...
Read MoreThe TOI Sports Desk excels in a myriad of roles that capture the essence of live sporting events and deliver compelling content to readers worldwide.
From running live blogs for India and non-India cricket matches to global spectacles featuring Indian talents, like the Chess World Cup final featuring Praggnanandhaa and the Badminton World Championships semifinal featuring HS Prannoy, our live coverage extends to all mega sporting events. We extensively cover events like the Olympics, Asian Games, Cricket World Cups, FIFA World Cups, and more.
The desk is also adept at writing comprehensive match reports and insightful post-match commentary, complemented by stats-based articles that provide an in-depth analysis of player performances and team dynamics.
We track news wires for key stories, conduct exclusive player interviews in both text and video formats, and file content from print editions and reporters. We keep track of all viral stories, trending topics and produce our own copies on the subjects.
We deliver accurate, engaging, and up-to-the-minute sports content, round the clock.
Read Less