How Netizens Reacted To IPL Suspension Amid Ind-Pak Tensions
Many social media users responded positively to BCCI's decision to suspend IPL for a week over growing tensions between India and Pakistan
By : DC Web Desk
Update: 2025-05-09 10:55 GMT
Hyderabad: Netizens responded positively to BCCI's decision suspending the 2025 IPL for a week amidst the growing tensions between India and Pakistan.
"The decision was taken by the IPL Governing Council after due consultation with all key stakeholders following the representations from most of the franchisees, who conveyed the concern and sentiments of their players, and also the views of the broadcaster, sponsors and fans," the IPL said in a statement.
"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," the statement adds.
Supporting the decision, netizens said "nation comes first." "Cricket unites, but the nation comes first, Standing firmly with our armed forces—their courage defines us. Jai Hind." a user commented on IPL's post.
"Good work by BCCI," another said, while a third one wrote, "we stand with our country in this hard situation."
Meanwhile, Team India cricketers including Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill and others came out in support of the Armed Forces and hailed them as heroes.
This article is authored by Reshmitha Sandra as part of internship program with Deccan Chronicle.