The rising tension between India and Pakistan has badly affected the cricket world, leading to the indefinite suspension of IPL 2025 and also impacting the Pakistan Super League (PSL). According to media reports, the Indian board is suffering huge financial losses – around Rs 125 crore per cancelled match due to lost income from TV rights, sponsorships, and ticket sales.
So far, the cancellation of four IPL matches has caused a loss of over Rs 500 crore. If the entire tournament is cancelled, experts estimate the total loss could go beyond Rs3,000 crore. Franchise owners are said to be extremely worried, and some sponsors may even pull out of their contracts.
Sources also suggest that international and local pressure on India increased after its failed attempt to act aggressively towards Pakistan. As a result, the Modi government was forced to backtrack on several decisions, including putting the IPL on hold, in order to manage public backlash.
In a shocking moment during an IPL match yesterday, the lights were suddenly turned off and the match was stopped, with fans being asked to leave the stadium. This led to chaos and fear among players and spectators.
The situation worsened after the Pahalgam incident, where Pakistan reportedly gave a strong response to Indian aggression, damaging military posts and even targeting Rafale jets—causing embarrassment for Indian authorities on the global stage.
