Will IPL 2025 be cancelled amid nationwide civil defence mock drills and India-Pakistan tension? – Odisha TV

Amid India-Pakistan tensions and civil defence drills, IPL 2025 matches, including KKR vs CSK, will proceed as scheduled. BCCI hasn’t issued changes.
IPL 2025 amid nationwide security drills
With nationwide civil defence mock drills scheduled for 7th May 2025 and rising tensions between India and Pakistan following the deadly Pahalgam terrorist attack, speculation has emerged over the potential impact on the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. 
As citizens prepare for a day of security readiness, cricket fans are asking whether the IPL will go on as planned or get cancelled.
As per the IPL 2025 schedule, one key fixture is lined up for May 7: KKR vs CSK at Eden Gardens in Kolkata at 7:30 pm.
However, sports preparations are continuing without disruption. No alerts or advisories have been issued by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) or the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports that suggest a change to the current calendar.
While the civil defence drill highlights India's commitment to national readiness, the continuation of IPL matches showcases the country’s ability to maintain public morale and normalcy.
India’s defence capabilities are among the strongest in the world, encompassing multi-layered surveillance, missile defence systems, cyber operations, and world-class personnel.
Citizens can remain reassured that India is not only watching its borders but also securing its cities with the highest level of alertness and operational integrity. Should any credible threat surface, India’s intelligence networks are capable of issuing timely warnings.
In that case, tournament organisers may reschedule games, restrict public access, or even cancel matches temporarily, but only if absolutely necessary.
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Despite external tensions, the IPL 2025 season has delivered exhilarating cricket. Young stars like Sai Sudarshan and Riyan Parag are making headlines while veterans such as Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma continue to draw crowds.
Meanwhile, the playoff race is heating up, with teams like Sunrisers Hyderabad getting knocked out and Lucknow Super Giants, along with the Delhi Capitals, trying to etch strong end-of-season comebacks.
Fan attendance remains high, and global viewership is thriving, showing that cricket remains a unifying force even in turbulent times.
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As the nation balances civil defence readiness with sporting celebration, the message is clear: India is prepared, composed, and capable. The IPL 2025 is set to proceed without disruption, a testament to India’s strength and stability.
For now, cricket continues, secure under the vigilant eyes of a nation that knows how to protect its own.
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