India, May 7 -- With the Dharamsala airport among the 18 airbases shut due to heightened military tensions following India's retaliatory missile strikes on terror hubs in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), the Indian Premier League is set to face logistical hurdles. The effects are already being felt by franchises slated to play in the scenic Himachal town.

Punjab Kings, who have Dharamsala as their second home base, are scheduled to host Delhi Capitals on Thursday and Mumbai Indians on May 11. While players from both teams - PBKS and DC - are already in the city and aren't facing immediate inconvenience, Delhi Capitals now face a complex situation given their need to return home for a game on Sunday.

The shutdown of the near...