"Isn't The Moment For Panic": Punjab Kings' "Humble Appeal" To Media After IPL Suspension

The ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan have left the entire world stunned. These situations also led to the midway suspension of IPL 2025 on Friday. The match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals was called-off in Dharamsala after a blackout protocol came into operation after Pathankot (85km from Dharamsala) and Jammu (a little over 197km away) came under a drone attack from Pakistan. The floodlights were dimmed and the players and the fans were quickly evacuated from the ground.

As the airport in Dharamsala was shut down, a special Vande Bharat was arranged to escort both the teams and their staff members to Delhi.

After reaching the national capitals, the Punjab-based franchise issued a statement and thanked the Indians Railways for their support and also urged the media for responsible reporting during the tough times.

"We're pleased to communicate that all our players, support staff and everyone associated with Punjab Kings cricket operations are safe and secure. A heartfelt thank you to the BCCI, IPL, Indian Railways, Police, State Authorities and our internal operations team for ensuring the safe movement of players, coaches, families and support staff from both Delhi Capitals & Punjab Kings," the statement said.

Grateful to all for swift action ensuring everyone's safety!