The overseas players have been in a state of panic amid a war-like situation on the India-Pakistan border. While many have expressed their desire to leave the country, with the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 being suspended temporarily.
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Earlier, the game between the Punjab Kings (PBKS) and the Delhi Capitals (DC) had to be called off due to poor floodlighting and a potential security threat due to Dharmashala being close to the conflict areas.
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Several overseas players and members of support staff from different franchises are sweating over the situation between the two nations now but will they stay or leave the country?
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Will the overseas players leave or stay in India?
As of now, the situation of the overseas players leaving or staying back in India hasn't been confirmed yet. While some players have expressed their desire of returing back home, it is still to be seen how the BCCI overcomes the logistic challenge of flying the players to their respective countries.
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The IPL sees a footfall of over 200 foreigners every season, including players, support staff, match officials, TV crew and cheerleaders hailing from major cricket-playing nations except Pakistan.
It is reported that the board and the franchises are working overtime to send the players back home safely amid rising tensions in the country.
Players from the already eliminated teams from this year's comeptition could be the first ones to be moved back home.
Since their teams do not have a chance to play post the regular season, it does not pose a big problem for either the team or the player, except in the case of not fulfilling contracts.
With the league suspended for a week, it remains a concern as when the league will be resumed, but more importantly as the host country, BCCI and the franchises bear responsibility to help the players reach back home safely.