Former Indian cricketer Sourav Ganguly showed confidence that the BCCI will find a way to complete the 2025 edition of the IPL. On Thursday, May 8, the match between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Delhi Capitals (DC) at HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala was cancelled midway due to air raid alerts in nearby areas amid the increasing tensions between India and Pakistan.

In a statement released on Friday, the BCCI announced one week suspension of the IPL, citing the safety and well-being of everyone involved as well. Ganguly, however, backed the decision and said that he trusts the board to manage the situation, just how they successfully did during the COVID-19 disruptions in 2020 and 2021 as well.

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“I have seen today that the IPL is suspended for 7 days. The BCCI will complete this. BCCI is efficient. During COVID, it was another emergency. I am sure the BCCI will complete it,” Ganguly told India Today in an exclusive interview. “A COVID-like situation is different. BCCI will work as per Indian government guidelines.”

“Jawans are our pride not because of the war but what they do day in and day out. We are here in peace for them,” Ganguly further added.

However, Sourav Ganguly also opined on the emergence of youngsters, including Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh, praising the IPL as amongst the best cricket tournaments in the world as well.

“For the last 18 years, talent has been emerging from the IPL. Punjab opener Priyansh Arya, Suryavanshi, and Prabhsimran Singh played brilliantly. The IPL is one of the best cricket tournaments in the world,” Sourav Ganguly concluded.

While no team has qualified for the IPL 2025 playoffs until now, Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) have been knocked out, with seven teams struggling for  places in the top four.