Mumbai, May 9 -- The Indian cricket board on Friday suspended the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 for a week, amid heightened military tensions between India and Pakistan.

The Twenty20 Indian Premier League is India's richest sporting tournament, with millions at stake in sponsorships and viewing.

The decision by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), taken after consultations with franchises, broadcasters and sponsors was made "in the collective interest of all stakeholders," the BCCI said.

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"There is nothing greater than the nation and its sovereignty, integrity and security," the board noted.

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