The IPL 2025 encounter between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Delhi Capitals (DC) on the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala was referred to as off halfway on account of heightened cross-border tensions following assaults from Pakistan on numerous areas in India. What started as a technical snag with a floodlight tower became a full-scale evacuation effort as safety issues escalated, resulting in the match being deserted throughout the eleventh over of Punjab Kings’ innings.
As followers had been requested to vacate the premises, the IPL confirmed the match cancellation, citing “unexpected safety causes.” Behind the scenes, emergency protocols had been put into movement to make sure the secure departure of gamers, help employees, broadcasters, and officers.
Notably, the Board of Management for Cricket in India (BCCI), in coordination with Indian Railways, organized a particular Vande Bharat train from Una to Delhi to move gamers and employees out of the area. Each groups, together with match officers and commentators, had been seen boarding the high-speed prepare underneath tight safety.
Preity Zinta expresses gratitude to BCCI
Punjab Kings co-owner Preity Zinta took to X (previously Twitter) to precise her heartfelt due to all events concerned within the secure evacuation of gamers, officers, and spectators from Dharamshala. She thanked Indian Railways and Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for facilitating a “secure, swift & comfy” exit from the area, and appreciated BCCI Secretary Jay Shah, IPL Chairman Arun Dhumal, and the Punjab Kings operations staff for his or her coordination throughout the disaster.
“Lastly again residence after a loopy previous few days. A heartfelt thanks to Indian Railways & our Railway minister Mr. Ashwini Vaishnaw for serving to each IPL groups and all officers & households depart Dharamshala in a secure, swift & comfy approach. A giant thanks to
@JayShah , Mr Arun Dhumal, BCCI & our CEO Mr Satish Menon & the Operations staff of @PunjabKingsIPL for serving to co-ordinate the evacuation of our stadium in Dharamshala safely & in an orderly method. All the pieces was dealt with so nicely,” wrote Zinta.
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Zinta points an apology to Dharamshala followers
The actor-turned-cricket government additionally took a second to deal with followers on the HPCA Stadium, applauding them for remaining calm and stopping any panic. Zinta issued a private apology for declining picture requests throughout the evacuation.
“Lastly to all of the people who had been within the Dharamshala stadium – Thankyou Thankyou Thankyou for not panicking & for any stampedes. You guys are absolute rock stars. I’m sorry I used to be a bit curt & mentioned no to photos with everybody however the want of the hour was the security of everybody and it was my responsibility & duty to ensure everybody stayed secure Thanks for making it potential Love you all,” added Zinta.
Lastly again residence after a loopy previous few days. A heartfelt thanks 🙏 to Indian Railways & our Railway minister Mr. Ashwini Vaishnaw for serving to each IPL groups and all officers & households depart Dharamshala in a secure, swift & comfy approach. A giant thanks to @JayShah , Mr…
— Preity G Zinta (@realpreityzinta) May 11, 2025
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