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IPL 2025 Matches in Limbo Amid India-Pakistan Tensions

5/8/2025

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The iconic HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala is gearing up for IPL 2025 matches on May 8 and 11, but clouds of uncertainty loom. Heightened India-Pakistan tensions and the closure of Gaggal Airport have led airlines to suspend flights, leaving fans anxious as the BCCI remains tight-lipped about the matches' fate, sparking fears of relocation or rescheduling.

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The iconic HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala is gearing up for IPL 2025 matches on May 8 and 11, but clouds of uncertainty loom. Heightened India-Pakistan tensions and the closure of Gaggal Airport have led airlines to suspend flights, leaving fans anxious as the BCCI remains tight-lipped about the matches' fate, sparking fears of relocation or rescheduling.