‘It was scary….’: IPL cheerleader narrates tale after Dharamsala blackout…
New Delhi: A female cheerleader described a frightening incident during a disrupted Indian Premier League match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals in Dharamshala on Thursday. The game was halted prematurely at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium.
A power outage, attributed to air raid alerts in nearby Jammu and Pathankot stemming from the India-Pakistan conflict, halted a Punjab Kings cricket match in the 10.1st over, with the team at 122/1. Initially believed to be a simple power failure, the outage was later linked to the military conflict.
Following a security alert, the IPL chairman, Arun Singh Dhumal, oversaw the complete and immediate evacuation of the Dharamshala stadium. A cheerleader documented the event on social media.
A cheerleader described a frightening stadium evacuation during a game, fueled by panicked shouts of “bombs.” The experience left her deeply shaken and wanting to leave Dharamsala, expressing hope for support from IPL organizers. She reported feeling shocked and overwhelmed by the event.
BCCI arranges special train to transport players
Due to challenging conditions and logistical difficulties in Himachal Pradesh, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) organized a Vande Bharat Express train to move Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings players, along with the broadcast team, from Dharamshala to Delhi.
Approximately 300 individuals, comprising players, support staff, and broadcasting personnel, will travel by high-speed rail, according to a source within the BCCI. This method is intended to provide efficient and secure transportation.
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