(Football news) What unfolded in Dharamsala last Thursday was unprecedented. Air raid warnings issued in nearby areas led to a power outage in the hill town, as Pakistan launched a barrage of drones at several Indian cities bordering the north and northwestern region. 

It happened midway through the IPL 2025 game between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals.

While the broadcasters initially reported a floodlight malfunction, the visuals of IPL chairman Arun Dhumal requesting the spectators to evacuate the stadium as soon as possible went viral on social media.

The panic was not restricted to the crowd. The incident affected players as well, especially the overseas stars. Australia opener Jake Fraser-McGurk, who plays for Delhi Capitals and was the youngest player from the two squads, “was shaken the most” after the episode and still is.

BCCI arranged for a quick evacuation of all the IPL players, support staff, and crew members the following day, after which most foreign players, including Jake, had left for home, and IPL was suspended. 

However, with the incident still affecting him, he decided not to return to India as the BCCI decided to resume the league from Saturday onwards.

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