RCB confirms safe return of players to Bengaluru amid IPL pause

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: May 10, 2025, 18:28 IST

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Following the suspension of IPL 2025 due to escalating India-Pakistan border tensions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru confirmed their team's safe return to Bengaluru, with players now heading home. The BCCI's decision to halt the tournament stemmed from security concerns, leading to the cancellation of RCB's match against LSG. Further details regarding the IPL's continuation are expected soon.

RCB confirms safe return of players to Bengaluru amid IPL pause

RCB players Yash Dayal, Virat Kohli and Josh Hazlewood (RCB Photo)

Following the temporary suspension of IPL 2025 due to heightened tensions at the India-Pakistan border, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) announced on Saturday that their entire contingent has safely reached Bengaluru. Subsequently, team members have proceeded to their respective home locations.The scheduled fixture between RCB and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at Ekana Stadium, Lucknow, on Friday was cancelled following BCCI's decision to suspend the tournament temporarily owing to security issues.

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Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!RCB issued an official statement on social media stating: "Our players and extended staff have safely returned to Bengaluru and are now homebound to their respective cities and countries. We're deeply grateful for the swift coordination and support from the BCCI, local authorities, and the police who made this possible."

Who's that IPL player?The statement included photographs of team members Virat Kohli, Yash Dayal, and Josh Hazlewood.

On Thursday in Dharamsala, security concerns prompted the abandonment of the Punjab Kings versus Delhi Capitals match after 10.1 overs. Blackouts occurred in neighbouring areas including Jammu, Udhampur, and Pathankot due to potential aerial threats.

IPL 2025 suspended: What happens next?

Due to airspace restrictions in Dharamsala, all individuals were transported via road to Jalandhar, from where they boarded a designated Vande Bharat train to New Delhi.The BCCI is anticipated to announce further details regarding the continuation of IPL 2025 in the forthcoming days, now that all participants are safely evacuated.

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