IPL 2025: BCCI to arrange special train to evacuate players from Dharamsala | Cricket News
New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is in a huddle after the match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals was called off midway due to the cross-border tensions. The players and spectators were asked to evacuate the venue immediately and now the Indian cricket board has planned a special train to get the players, support staff and broadcast crew to safe zone.“We are organising a special train to bring everybody home safely. As of now the match has been called off and the stadium has been evacuated. We will take a call on the tournament’s future depending on the situation tomorrow. As of now, players’ safety is utmost important,” says BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla.The Punjab side was 122 for 1 in 10.1 overs when the lights went out which at first was attributed to floodlight failure.But later the teams and the spectators were evacuated from the stadium for their security.Prabhsimran Singh was batting at 50 off 28 balls while his opening partner Priyansh Arya made 70 off 34 balls before getting dismissed by pacer T Natarajan before proceedings came to a halt.More to follow…
