ISLAMABAD: Foreign players taking part in the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) are reportedly looking to return to their home countries ahead of schedule, following the sudden suspension of the match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals in Dharamshala.
The 58th match of the season was abandoned midway through the Punjab Kings’ innings after just 10.1 overs, shortly after Thangarasu Natarajan dismissed Priyansh Arya.
While the initial explanation cited a technical fault involving three of the four floodlight towers, subsequent reports in the Indian media have suggested the incident may be tied to the rising geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan.
Some outlets speculated that the blackout may have been a deliberate security measure imposed by the government, rather than a mere technical malfunction.
Emergency meeting
In response to the growing uncertainty, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has convened an emergency meeting to evaluate the situation and determine the next steps.
According to Indian media, the BCCI is placing strong emphasis on player welfare, especially that of international players, and is considering making arrangements for their early departure from India.
List of overseas players in IPL 2025:
Mumbai Indians: Ryan Rickelton, Will Jacks, Trent Boult, Bevon Jacobs, Mitchell Santner, Corbin Bosch, Reece Topley, Mujeeb Ur Rahman
Chennai Super Kings: Devon Conway, Noor Ahmad, Rachin Ravindra, Sam Curran, Dewald Brevis, Matheesha Pathirana, Jamie Overton, Nathan Ellis
Sunrisers Hyderabad: Travis Head, Pat Cummins, Heinrich Klaasen, Kamindu Mendis, Wiaan Mulder, Ehsan Malinga
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Phil Salt, Jacob Bethell, Tim David, Josh Hazlewood, Romario Shepherd, Liam Livingstone, Lungi Ngidi, Nuwan Thushara
Rajasthan Royals: Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Kwena Maphaka, Maheesh Theekshana
Punjab Kings: Josh Inglis, Mitchell Owen, Azmatullah Omarzai, Aaron Hardie, Marco Jansen, Marcus Stoinis, Xavier Bartlett
Lucknow Super Giants: Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, David Miller, Shamar Joseph, Matthew Breetzke
Kolkata Knight Riders: Quinton de Kock, Rovman Powell, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Moeen Ali, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Spencer Johnson, Anrich Nortje
Gujarat Titans: Jos Buttler, Sherfane Rutherford, Rashid Khan, Karim Janat, Dasun Shanaka, Gerald Coetzee, Kagiso Rabada
