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Cricket Australia (CA) and the South African Cricketers’ Association (SACA) have released statements regarding the players’ safety amid growing tensions between Pakistan and India.
The South African Cricketers’ Association (SACA) expressed concern over the security of their players participating in the India Premier League (IPL).
“The health and safety of players is not negotiable. We are in direct contact with all the South African players at the IPL and keeping them updated with security reports.”
“We have offered them any support they need,” Andrew Breetzke, the chief executive of the South African Cricketers’ Association, said.
Cricket Australia announced that it is closely monitoring the situation in Pakistan and India and highlighting the communication between stakeholders in both countries.
“We continue to closely monitor the situation in Pakistan and India, including obtaining regular advice and updates from the Australian Government, the PCB, BCCI and local government authorities, and maintaining communication with our players and support staff currently in the region,” CA said in a statement on Friday.
It is pertinent to mention that, amid the growing tensions, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided to suspend the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 with immediate effect, due to cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan.
The major development comes just a day after the match between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Delhi Capitals (DC) in Dharamsala was abruptly abandoned midway through the first innings.
One of the floodlights at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Stadium was switched off, and fans were asked to evacuate the venue, triggering an alarm across the cricketing world.
With flight operations suspended in Dharamsala and nearby regions, players and support staff from both franchises were transported to Delhi on Friday morning via a special train arranged by the IPL.
Meanwhile, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Friday also decided to relocate the remaining matches of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10 to the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
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