NEW DELHI: The IPL clash between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals on Thursday was abandoned midway following air raid alerts in the nearby cities of Jammu and Pathankot, triggering serious concerns over the continuation of the tournament amid escalating cross-border tensions.Punjab Kings were cruising at 122 for 1 in 10.1 overs when the match came to an abrupt halt after a sudden power outage, initially believed to be due to floodlight failure.The game had already been delayed by rain, and shortly after resumption, the entire hill town was plunged into darkness.Security concerns quickly took precedence as both teams, along with spectators, were evacuated from the stadium as a precautionary measure.Amid the unfolding situation, a cheerleader shared a video on social media describing the atmosphere as “very scary,” capturing the anxiety that gripped the venue.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 from Una which is not far from Dharamsala 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.
