In a major development, the upcoming IPL 2025 clash between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians has been moved from Dharamsala to Mumbai following India’s “Operation Sindoor” on terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK).
The Indian armed forces, in the wee hours of Wednesday (May 7), launched precision missile strikes on nine terror targets, including the strongholds of Jaish-e-Mohammed in Bahawalpur and Lashkar-e-Taiba in Muridke
Following India's military operation, flight operations at several airports in northwest India have been suspended till further notice. Hence, the travel arrangements for both MI and PBKS has been massively impacted for IPL fixture set to be played on Sunday (May 11).
“The contest in Mumbai will not be held at the Wankhede Stadium though and is likely to be held at DY Patil Stadium or at Brabourne Stadium,” CricketNext quoted BCCI sources as saying.
The Indian board is also reportedly in touch with the Central government for the IPL match between PBKS and Delhi Capitals, scheduled for Thursday (May 8) in Dharamsala.
The venue is just 60 km away from the India-Pakistan border and there are concerns having over 20,000 spectators at a single venue under floodlights amidst escalating tensions between the two nations.
(With CricketNext Inputs)
